Installation Technician - Weather Stations

Job Q; Hobart; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Superannuation

Training and career development

Ongoing project work through 2030

Job summary

Job Q in Hobart, TAS is seeking an Installation Technician to support a long-term project installing and commissioning automatic weather stations across Tasmania. You’ll travel to sites, remove old equipment and install, configure and test new stations in regional and remote locations with nights away.

Mandatory qualifications include a Certificate III (or higher) in Electrical or Electronics, a current Australian driver’s licence, a police check and medical, and eligibility for ASIC/MSIC.

Qualifications

• Must have Certificate III (or higher) in Electrical or Electronics or equivalent.
• Australian driver’s licence is required.
• Up-to-date police check and medical clearance.
• Eligible for ASIC/MSIC security cards.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and commission Automatic Weather Stations across Tasmania.
• Travel to regional and remote sites with overnight stays.
• Record installation data and complete handover reports.
• Perform site readiness assessments and fault-finding after installation.
• Coordinate with landholders, contractors and stakeholders for site access.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Field travel

Safety conscious

WHS compliance

Education

Certificate III in Electrical or Electronics

Diploma in Electrical or Electronics

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Solar power systems

4WD operation

Job description

#### Installation Technician - Weather StationsHobart, TAS 7000Full Time#### Job descriptionLong-term project installing and commissioning new automatic weather stations across Tasmania. Your new company You'll be working with a national government organisation that is doing a major upgrade of its Automatic Weather Station (AWS) network. These weather stations provide critical weather and climate data that supports forecasts, warnings, emergency services, industry and communities across Australia.The project will modernise more than 750 sites nationally and runs from January 2027 to January 2030. The Tasmanian team is based in Hobart's northern suburbs and covers close to 50 sites across the state, including urban, regional and remote or offshore locations.Your new role As an Installation Technician, you'll be part of a field rollout team, supported by experienced senior technicians. You'll travel to sites across Tasmania to remove old equipment and install, set up and test new weather stations. The role includes regular travel to regional and remote sites, with multiple nights away from home.Your duties will include:Installing, configuring and commissioning automatic weather stationsRemoving, upgrading or replacing old equipmentDoing site assessments before installation, including site readiness and risk identificationTesting, calibration checks and commissioning to make sure everything is working correctlyChecking the station's data and fixing any issues before handoverFault finding and fixing defects after installationWorking with sensors, enclosures, power systems, batteries, solar and telemetry equipmentRecording installation and asset data and completing reportsHelping with planning, logistics and staging of equipmentLiaising with landholders, contractors and local stakeholders to arrange site accessWorking safely and following all WHS policies and proceduresWhat you'll need to succeed Mandatory:A Certificate III (or higher) in Electrical or Electronics, a comparable qualification, or relevant experience and trainingA current Australian driver's licenceAustralian citizenship (required to obtain a security clearance)An up-to-date police checkThe ability to pass a medical assessmentEligibility to obtain an ASIC and/or MSIC (airport and maritime security cards)Being happy to travel and spend multiple nights awayHighly regarded:Experience in a technical or maintenance environmentExperience with solar power systems, remote telemetry and communicationsField commissioning and testing experienceA Diploma in Electrical or ElectronicsWorking at heights, remote first aid and 4WD experience (or willing to obtain them)You'll suit this role if you enjoy hands-on field work, take pride in getting the job right the first time, have a strong safety focus, and can work both on your own and as part of a team.What you'll get in returnLong-term project work through to January 2030In-house training on all the equipmentVaried, hands-on field work across TasmaniaThe chance to be part of a major national project that makes a real difference to communitiesThrough Hays, you will be offered an above award hourly rate plus superannuation, the opportunity to work within a great team and culture and the possibility of ongoing work for the right candidate. Temporary and contract workers through Hays also enjoy a wide range of benefits including:Weekly pay cyclesNominated choice of superannuation fundOnline timesheet submission and approvalRegular contact and post-placement care from consultants throughout the duration of your assignment.What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Lucas Sversut via email: . If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Please click here to apply.