Field Installation Technicians

Synergie; Sydney; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergie Australia is seeking a Field Installation Technician to install, configure and commission Automatic Weather Stations across regional, remote and interstate sites. The role requires extensive travel, safety focus, and the ability to work independently on government projects.

The candidate must hold an Australian Certificate III or higher in electronics/electrical studies or an equivalent qualification, and be willing to obtain required security clearances.

Qualifications

• Requires Certificate III or higher in electronics or electrical studies from an Australian institution.
• Comparable overseas qualifications or relevant technical training acceptable.
• Willingness to travel regionally, interstate and offshore as required.
• Ability to operate independently and safely in field settings.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and commission Automatic Weather Stations.
• Replace, upgrade and transition legacy weather observation equipment.
• Identify site-readiness issues, hazards and operational risks.
• Install sensors, enclosures, power systems and telemetry equipment.
• Complete acceptance testing, calibration and commissioning.
• Validate weather data streams before handover.
• Record asset, configuration and installation information.
• Maintain accurate as-built records and digital asset registers.
• Complete commissioning reports and defect logs.
• Liaise with landholders, contractors and stakeholders.
• Travel to regional, remote and offshore sites as required.

Skills

Willingness to travel

Safety focus

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III or higher in electronics/electrical

Comparable overseas qualification

Technical training/experience

Tools

Electrical testing tools

Telemetry installation tools

Site survey equipment

Job description

Install critical weather technology across regional and remote Australia.

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Synergie Australia is seeking a Field Installation Technician for atrusted Government client.

The important parts:

• Pay:$88,834 – $96,829 per year + Super | Duration:January 2027 to January 2030 (potential for extension)
• Travel: Regular regional, remote and interstate travel required
• Citizenship: Australian citizenship required for security clearance eligibility

What you will be required to do:

As an AWS Installation Technician / Field Technician, you will:

• Install, configure and commission Automatic Weather Stations
• Replace, upgrade and transition legacy weather observation equipment
• Identify site-readiness issues, hazards and operational risks
• Install sensors, enclosures, power systems and telemetry equipment
• Complete acceptance testing, calibration checks and commissioning
• Validate weather data streams before operational handover
• Diagnose and rectify faults identified during the rollout
• Provide limited post-installation support and stabilisation
• Record asset, configuration and installation information
• Maintain accurate as-built records and digital asset registers
• Complete commissioning reports and defect logs
• Assist with rollout planning, logistics and equipment staging
• Work to project schedules, milestones and deployment targets
• Liaise with landholders, contractors and local stakeholders
• Provide progress updates and report emerging risks or issues
• Comply with all workplace health and safety requirements

Regular travel is a central requirement of these positions.

Technicians will travel to regional, remote and offshore sites and may work in multi-day or multi-week deployment blocks. Depending on the location, travel may involve four-wheel-drive vehicles, commercial aircraft, boats or helicopters.

Candidates must be comfortable:

• Spending multiple nights away from home
• Travelling to isolated and challenging locations
• Working outdoors and in varied environmental conditions
• Following structured deployment schedules
• Working independently and as part of a field team
• Maintaining a strong safety focus throughout each deployment

To be successful in the role you will:

To be considered, you will require at least one of the following:

• Certificate III or higher in electronics or electrical studies from an Australian educational institution
• A comparable overseas qualification relevant to the duties
• Relevant technical experience and training that enables competent performance
• Another comparable qualification appropriate to the position

You must also:

• Hold a current Australian driver licence
• Be willing and able to undertake regular remote and regional travel
• Be willing to complete and pass a medical assessment
• Be eligible to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card or Maritime Security Identification Card
• Hold a current police check at commencement