Radio Communications Technician

Progility Technologies Pvt. Ltd.; Perth; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Site uplift

On-call allowance

Training and development

Career pathways

Work-life balance

Critical infrastructure projects

Job summary

Progility Technologies Pty. Ltd. is seeking a hands-on Field Technician to install radio and wireless equipment across mine sites and remote facilities.

You will split time between client sites and the Perth workshop, acting as the face of Progility to customers with a focus on safety, quality and clear communication. Required are a Cert III in Electronics and a cabling licence, plus experience with radio systems, antennas and cabling.

Qualifications

• Must have a Cert III in Electronics and a cabling licence.
• Experience installing communications equipment (radio, wireless, antennas, cabling).
• Able to interpret engineering designs for installs on towers, skids, trailers and shelters.

Responsibilities

• Install radio and wireless equipment on vehicles, towers, and fixed infrastructure.
• Rig and install antennas on elevated structures at mine sites and facilities.
• Install voice/data radio systems and microwave links.
• Install and maintain DC power systems supporting comms infra.
• Terminate cabling to design specifications.
• Perform preventative maintenance on radio systems.
• Assist with commissioning, programming and FAT/SAT testing.
• Collaborate with clients to deliver projects safely, on-spec, on-time in high-risk envs.
• Complete site surveys, installation records and test reports.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call roster for critical systems.

Skills

Cert III in Electronics

Cabling licence

Install comms equipment

Follow engineering designs

Working at heights

Construction Induction Card

Manual driver's licence

Working rights Australia

Willingness to travel

After-hours support

Education

Cert III in Electronics

Tools

RF test equipment (Anritsu, Keysight, Viavi)

Motorola radio systems

Job description

Join our WA Field Operations Team installing radio and wireless equipment on mine sites, mobile plant, vehicles, towers and infrastructure. You'll split your time between client sites and our Perth workshop. You'll also be the face of Progility to our customers, so safety, quality and clear communication matter as much as technical skill.

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Site uplift when working on site
• On-call allowance when you cover the roster
• Training and development to build your skills
• Clear career pathways within a national company
• A company that values work-life balance
• Work on critical communications infrastructure in demanding environments

What you'll do

• Install radio and wireless equipment in vehicles, trailers, skids and mobile plant, and on towers, buildings and fixed infrastructure
• Carry out rigging and antenna installation on elevated structures at mine sites and industrial facilities
• Install voice and data radio systems, wireless networks and microwave links
• Install and maintain DC power systems supporting communications infrastructure
• Install and terminate cabling to design
• Carry out preventative maintenance on radio and communications systems
• Assist with commissioning, programming and FAT and SAT testing
• Work with clients and stakeholders to deliver projects safely, on spec and on time in high-risk environments
• Complete site surveys, installation records and test reports
• Take part in a 24/7 on-call roster supporting critical radio systems

What you'll bring

• Cert III in Electronics and Communications (or equivalent trade qualification) and a cabling licence
• Experience installing communications equipment, such as radio, wireless, antennas and cabling
• Ability to follow engineering designs for installations on towers, skids, trailers and in shelters or comms rooms
• Experience working at heights in high-risk environments
• Construction Industry Induction Card (White/Red/Blue)
• Current manual driver's licence (vehicles under 4.5t)
• Full working rights in Australia
• Willingness to travel, work in remote locations and provide after-hours support

Highly desirable

• Rigging experience
• High Risk Work Licence (Work Platform, Rigging)
• Experience in two-way radio systems, including Motorola
• Radio equipment programming, commissioning and fault finding, including Motorola and Tait systems
• Experience with conventional and trunked radio and IP-based communications
• Hands-on use of RF and cable test equipment (Anritsu, Keysight, Viavi)
• Experience with FAT and SAT testing and reporting
• EWP operator's licence
• Provide First Aid certificate

About Us

• Progility Technologies is a trusted Australian ICT partner delivering communication systems, safety technologies and managed services across multiple industries. We operate nationally from offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, with 24/7 support for our clients.