Software Support Engineer | Brisbane

The Company: We are Hexagon. At Hexagon, we do not just measure the world – we define its future. As the global leader in measurement technologies, we provide the confidence that vital industries rely on to build, navigate, and innovate. We bridge the physical and digital worlds with cutting-edge metrology, reality capture, and positioning solutions – making industries and cities safer, smarter, and more sustainable.

Hexagon Autonomous Solutions. Specifically delivers mining, autonomy, and high-precision positioning solutions that enable autonomous operations. Our product portfolio empowers customers to operate with confidence in challenging environments.

Hexagon Mining: One technology partner. For the life of your mine. Our mining technologies provide surveying, design, fleet management, production optimisation and collision avoidance capabilities in a single, life-of-mine solution that connects people and processes, reduces costs and improves the safety and productivity of mine sites.

The Position: Reporting to Software Support Team Lead, we are seeking a Software Support Engineer, to join APAC Technical Service & Support team, in Hendra, Brisbane Australia. The role of the Support Engineer will look after our diverse technology portfolio through providing remote technical assistance with the quarterly or bi-annual site visits to a growing range of clients in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

Furthermore, you will ensure Hexagon Mining technology systems at customer mine sites operate effectively and deliver tangible value to our customers mining operations. As a Software Support Engineer your responsibilities will be not limited to the following responsibilities.

Technical

• Partner with the Product Development team to assist in capturing and identifying information about system issues (defects) when escalation is required
• Support and maintain software deployed at remote mining sites, providing ongoing support for troubleshooting/problems solving customer may face

Operational

• Maintain, enhance and adhere to Hexagon Mining documentation and reporting standards, systems and processes
• Representing Hexagon Mining in a helpful, professional and courteous manner at all time
• Compliance with Hexagon Mining’s Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures (and those of clients’ sites visited), participation in audits and compliance with instructions given in respect to the health and safety of himself / herself and the safety of others

Customer Service & Support

• Be part of a rotational on call support roster to provide continuous support to customer sites
• Act as a dedicated customer support advocate and manage the technical issues for key customer accounts.
• Partner with Account Managers to ensure that customer accounts are in a healthy state with the Hexagon systems they own.

About you

We are looking for an experienced Software, Applications or Systems Administration Engineer with experience within mining or operational technology environments who is ready for the next step in their career, where your knowledge, skills, experience and passion can be brought to the forefront of your role.

Technical

• Tertiary Qualifications in Computer Science, Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Software Engineering or related fields
• Prior experience within mining, ideally across Fleet Management Systems/safety system product suites or operational Technology
• Experience with Linux OS and shell scripting languages (perl, python etc.)
• Knowledge of C++ OR Objective-C programming languages
• Experience with relational (PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server) or NoSQL databases (MongoDB)
• Experience working in the mining industry. Global experience desirable.
• Experience with wireless networks, switches and routing would be an advantage

Desirable

• Initiative & Self driven: Able to establish own time management/routine to meet deliverables
• Agility: Able to adapt to changing requirement from business or customer, proactively pivot to new directions
• Customer Centric & Solution Focused: Ensure our customer service lifecycle is delivered in partnership, solution driven in our engagement
• Collaborative: Build cohesive working relationships with multi-functional teams' internal/external, work in a multi located team environment.
• Thrive in Dynamic Environments: Curious and proactive in navigating evolving landscapes
• Working Rights: Working rights within relative country

We are committed to being a diverse workplace that mirrors the international nature of our business, with employees, customers and suppliers working across the world in more than 50 countries.