Remote Weather Station Field Technician

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

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.