AWS Installation Technicians

Findstaff; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

National infrastructure project

Extensive regional/remote travel

Hands-on technical installation work

Descripción de la vacante

Findstaff is seeking a dedicated AWS Installation Technician to support a national rollout of Automated Weather Stations (AWS) across Australia. You will install, configure and commission weather monitoring gear, working independently or in deployment teams in regional and remote locations, ensuring safety and data quality standards are met.

The role suits hands-on technicians with travel, problem-solving skills, and experience with electrical, electronic, and telemetry systems.

Formación

• Must have Certificate III in Electronics, Electrical, Communications or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Must hold a current Australian Driver Licence.
• Australian Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance.
• Ability to pass a medical assessment.
• Current Police Check or willingness to obtain one.

Responsabilidades

• Install, configure and commission Automated Weather Stations (AWS).
• Conduct site inspections and pre-installation assessments.
• Perform testing, calibration and commissioning activities.
• Upgrade, replace and decommission legacy monitoring equipment.
• Troubleshoot faults and undertake defect rectification.
• Validate telemetry systems and data quality requirements.
• Maintain asset, configuration and installation records.
• Support deployment planning and logistics activities.
• Liaise with contractors, landholders and stakeholders.
• Complete installation reports and project documentation.

Educación

Certificate III in Electronics, Electrical, Communications or related discipline, or equivalent experience

Current Australian Driver Licence

Australian Citizenship

Ability to obtain a Security Clearance

Ability to pass a medical assessment

Current Police Check or willingness to obtain one

Descripción del empleo

Findstaff provides comprehensive employment solutions across Blue and White-Collar industries. FindStaff have over 30 years' involvement in sourcing professional, experienced and astute candidates for businesses of all sizes & requirements.

About Us:

Findstaff provides comprehensive employment solutions across Blue and White-Collar industries. FindStaff have over 30 years' involved in sourcing professional, experienced and astute candidates for businesses of all sizes & requirements.

AWS Installation Technician

Electrical Technician | Electronics Technician | Field Service Technician
Multiple Locations Across Australia | Extensive Travel | National Infrastructure Project

A unique opportunity exists to join a major national rollout program delivering and commissioning Automated Weather Stations (AWS) across Australia.

This role is suited to hands‑on technicians who enjoy field work, travel, problem‑solving and working with electrical, electronic, communications and telemetry systems in regional and remote locations.

About the Role

As an AWS Installation Technician, you will install, configure, commission and support weather monitoring equipment that forms part of Australia's critical meteorological infrastructure.

Working independently and within deployment teams, you will deliver high‑quality installations while ensuring compliance with safety, engineering and data quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure and commission Automated Weather Stations (AWS)
• Conduct site inspections and pre‑installation assessments
• Perform testing, calibration and commissioning activities
• Upgrade, replace and decommission legacy monitoring equipment
• Troubleshoot faults and undertake defect rectification
• Validate telemetry systems and data quality requirements
• Maintain asset, configuration and installation records
• Support deployment planning and logistics activities
• Liaise with contractors, landholders and stakeholders
• Complete installation reports and project documentation

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Certificate III in Electronics, Electrical, Communications or related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Current Australian Driver Licence
• Australian Citizenship
• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance
• Ability to pass a medical assessment
• Current Police Check or willingness to obtain one

Highly Regarded

• Field service, maintenance or technical installation experience
• Electrical or electronics troubleshooting
• Solar power systems
• Telemetry and communications networks
• Instrumentation and control systems
• Commissioning and acceptance testing
• Working at Heights certification
• Remote First Aid certification
• 4WD operation and maintenance experience

Locations

Positions are available in:

• Adelaide
• Brisbane
• Cairns
• Darwin
• Hobart
• Melbourne
• Perth
• Sydney

What's on Offer

• National infrastructure project with long‑term opportunities
• Extensive regional and remote travel
• Diverse technical work across Australia
• Exposure to electrical, electronics, telemetry and communications systems
• Strong team environment with ongoing support and training
• Opportunity to contribute to critical weather monitoring infrastructure

Ideal Backgrounds

We welcome applications from:

• Electrical Technicians
• Electronics Technicians
• Field Service Technicians
• Communications Technicians
• Telecommunications Technicians
• Instrumentation Technicians
• Commissioning Technicians
• Maintenance Technicians
• Defence and ex-ADF technical personnel
• Remote communications and telemetry specialists

If you’re an experienced field technician looking for a role that combines travel, technical challenges and hands‑on installation work, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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