Radar Mechanical Technical Officer

Bureau of Meteorology; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Meteorology is seeking a Radar Mechanical Technical Officer to support the radar fleet used for operations. You will identify obsolescence risks, develop technical solutions, and collaborate with vendors, maintenance staff and stakeholders to keep systems functioning.

Working within the Operational Technology and Engineering section, you will contribute to a range of meteorological measurement assets and ensure reliable performance in critical weather operations.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work within a team environment.
• Demonstrated experience in prioritising and managing numerous concurrent tasks.
• Strong communication and liaison skills.
• Enthusiasm and drive.
• Experience in maintenance and support of mechanical systems in an operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Identifying obsolescence and performance risks.
• Developing, testing and evaluating solutions to technical problems.
• Working with vendors, maintenance staff and other stakeholders to support ongoing operation.

Skills

Teamwork

Task prioritisation

Communication

Enthusiasm

Maintenance experience

Job description

Requirements

The occupant of this position is a member of the Operational Technology and Engineering (OTE) Section. The role of the OTE Section is to ensure the development, delivery and operation of measurement equipment and systems meet the bureau's performance and functional requirements. This includes the following sensors/networks:

• Radar and Wind Profilers
• Automatic Weather Stations
• Flood Warning
• Aircraft Based Observations

Requirements

The occupant of this position is a member of the Operational Technology and Engineering (OTE) Section. The role of the OTE Section is to ensure the development, delivery and operation of measurement equipment and systems meet the bureau's performance and functional requirements. This includes the following sensors/networks:

• Radar and Wind Profilers
• Automatic Weather Stations
• Solar Radiation
• Upper Air
• Flood Warning
• Sea Level
• Aircraft Based Observations

Operational Technology and Engineering is made up of a diverse team of specialists and engineers responsible for the development and design of engineering and technological solutions, incorporating level three support, on a range of technologies spanning from radars to rainfall stations, drifting buoys to dedicated observations and satellites to ships at sea in order to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

The Radar Mechanical Technical Officer will be responsible under supervision to provide technical services to ensure that the radar fleet used by the Bureau of Meteorology are supportable for operations. This may include:

• Identifying obsolescence and performance risks
• Developing, testing and evaluating solutions to technical problems
• Working with vendors, maintenance staff and other stakeholders to support ongoing operation

To Succeed In This Role, You Will Have

• Proven ability to work within a team environment.
• Demonstrated experience in prioritising and managing numerous concurrent tasks.
• Strong communication and liaison skills.
• Enthusiasm and drive.
• Experience in maintenance and support of mechanical systems in an operational environment