Telecommunications Field Engineer
Trade · Narangba, Brisbane QLD, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview
Do you love hands-on technical work on big network projects? An established telecommunications infrastructure contractor is looking for an experienced Telecommunications Field Engineer to join its team in Australia.
The company delivers critical network projects around the country for major telecommunications providers. You will be working on integration, commissioning and telecommunications infrastructure, helping roll out large-scale networks alongside experienced people in the industry. It is a real chance to grow your career with a reputable employer on nationally significant projects. If your field experience was gained in the Middle East or back home in the Philippines, make sure to highlight it.
Employer sponsorship is available for qualified international candidates, opening the door to a long-term career in Australia's telecommunications industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, set up and commission antennas, radio gear, transmission systems, microwave links, feeders, outdoor cabinets and other network hardware
- Take on RF and transmission integration, commissioning, testing and network acceptance for telecommunications infrastructure projects, and fix any technical problems that come up during installation, commissioning or integration
- Help out with tower upgrades, new equipment installs, structural modifications and the expansion of infrastructure
- Prepare commissioning reports, test documents and carrier acceptance records that meet the required industry standards
- Stay safe and compliant by following health and safety procedures, permits, risk controls and quality assurance requirements, while working closely with the engineering, project management and field teams
- Go where the projects are, travelling to metropolitan, regional and remote sites around Australia as needed
Requirements & Eligibility
- Proven experience as a Telecommunications Field Engineer, with strong RF and transmission integration skills and hands-on experience commissioning telecommunications equipment and completing carrier acceptance documentation
- A current Intermediate or Advanced Rigging qualification
- Current Working at Heights, Elevated Work Platform (EWP) and First Aid certifications
- Experience on telecommunications towers, structural steel installations or infrastructure upgrades
- Able to travel a lot throughout Australia, including to regional and remote project sites
- A current driver's licence; extra heavy vehicle licences or relevant industry tickets are advantageous
- Good knowledge of safety, quality and Australian telecommunications industry standards, plus excellent troubleshooting, communication and teamwork skills
- Suitably qualified applicants from overseas who meet Australian migration requirements can be offered employer sponsorship
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