Senior Communications Engineer

Talent; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent is seeking an experienced Senior Communications Engineer to join a major Tier 1 organisation in the energy sector. Based in Perth, the role provides technical leadership across offshore and onshore assets, shaping design, delivery and sustainment of critical communications infrastructure while supporting governance and continuous improvement.

You will lead projects through specification to handover, manage budgets and supplier relationships, oversee change controls and ensure compliance

Qualifications

• Accredited tertiary qualification in Electronic Engineering, Communications Engineering or an equivalent discipline.
• Eligibility for Engineers Australia membership and chartered status.
• 5–10 years' experience in operational communications and IT services, preferably within the energy or resources sector.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex operational communications projects from specification through to handover.
• Practical experience across integration, construction, commissioning and site supervision.
• Strong understanding of Australian and international standards applicable to operational communications systems.
• Previous experience as a Technical Integrity Custodian (TIC) or in a similar capacity will be highly regarded.
• Strong technical knowledge across operational communications technologies, including radar, CCTV, PA/GA, microwave, radio, WAN/LAN/Wi‑Fi, satellite, SCADA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to operational communications engineering projects from specification and design through to integration, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Provide technical leadership and engineering support to operational communications maintenance teams.
• Develop medium to long-term strategies for operational communications systems, including asset sustainment, lifecycle management and late-life asset planning.
• Prepare CAPEX, OPEX and ABEX budgets to support operational communications asset strategies and investment planning.
• Collaborate with asset engineers, project managers and internal stakeholders to identify operational requirements and develop appropriate engineering solutions.
• Coordinate with discipline engineers and technical specialists to support effective project development and delivery.
• Oversee contractor and service provider performance, ensuring compliance with service level agreements, engineering standards and operational requirements.
• Maintain compliance with relevant Australian and international standards, legislation and regulatory obligations.
• Manage engineering change controls to minimise operational disruption and protect production environments.
• Maintain technical documentation, engineering records and operational communications system information.
• Build relationships with strategic suppliers while identifying opportunities to improve commercial performance and service delivery.
• Promote continuous improvement through knowledge sharing, technical reviews and lessons learned.
• Support health, safety and environmental requirements, including process safety management principles and relevant engineering governance processes.

Skills

Operational comms

Engineering governance

Asset management

Stakeholder engagement

Contractor management

Change management

Process safety

Site supervision

Technical documentation

Education

Accredited degree in Electronic/Communications Engineering

Engineers Australia membership or Chartered status

Tools

Radar systems

CCTV systems

PA/GA systems

Microwave links

Radio systems

WAN/LAN/Wi‑Fi

Satellite communications

SCADA

Job description

An opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Communications Engineer to join a major Tier 1 organisation operating across the Energy sector on a 2-year contract. Based in Perth, this position will provide technical leadership and engineering expertise across operational communications services supporting offshore and onshore assets. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, delivery and sustainment of critical communications infrastructure while supporting engineering governance, technical integrity and continuous improvement across operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to operational communications engineering projects from specification and design through to integration, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Provide technical leadership and engineering support to operational communications maintenance teams.
• Develop medium to long-term strategies for operational communications systems, including asset sustainment, lifecycle management and late-life asset planning.
• Prepare CAPEX, OPEX and ABEX budgets to support operational communications asset strategies and investment planning.
• Collaborate with asset engineers, project managers and internal stakeholders to identify operational requirements and develop appropriate engineering solutions.
• Coordinate with discipline engineers and technical specialists to support effective project development and delivery.
• Oversee contractor and service provider performance, ensuring compliance with service level agreements, engineering standards and operational requirements.
• Maintain compliance with relevant Australian and international standards, legislation and regulatory obligations.
• Manage engineering change controls to minimise operational disruption and protect production environments.
• Maintain technical documentation, engineering records and operational communications system information.
• Build relationships with strategic suppliers while identifying opportunities to improve commercial performance and service delivery.
• Promote continuous improvement through knowledge sharing, technical reviews and lessons learned.
• Support health, safety and environmental requirements, including process safety management principles and relevant engineering governance processes.

Required Qualifications & Competencies

• Accredited tertiary qualification in Electronic Engineering, Communications Engineering or an equivalent discipline.
• Eligibility for Engineers Australia membership and chartered status.
• 5-10 years' experience in operational communications and IT services, preferably within the energy or resources sector.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex operational communications projects from specification through to handover.
• Practical experience across integration, construction, commissioning and site supervision.
• Strong understanding of Australian and international standards applicable to operational communications systems.
• Previous experience as a Technical Integrity Custodian (TIC) or in a similar capacity will be highly regarded.
• Strong technical knowledge across operational communications technologies, including:
  • RADAR and CCTV systems
  • Public Address and General Alarm (PA/GA) systems
  • Microwave communications
  • Digital and analogue radio systems
  • WAN/LAN and Wi-Fi networks
  • Satellite communications
  • SCADA systems
• Demonstrated capability in engineering governance, technical integrity and operational risk management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Experience managing contractors, service providers and technical specialists.
• Understanding of operational change management and process safety requirements.
• Ability to develop asset management strategies and contribute to long-term engineering planning.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and collaboration skills.
• Commercial awareness and experience supporting engineering budgets and supplier relationships.
• Commitment to health, safety, engineering standards and continuous improvement.

Working Conditions

• Perth-based position with periodic travel required to operational facilities across Western Australia and Victoria (Onshore & Offshore)
• Occasional overseas travel may also be required.
• Flexible working arrangements are available once established in the role.