Telecommunications Technician - Flexible Hours, Growth & Impact

Western Power; City Of Armadale; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Additional leave up to four weeks per年

Salary packaging

Wellness leave days

On-site café

Parental leave

Cultural leave

Cyclist facilities

Job summary

Western Power is seeking a Communications Technician to support maintenance, operations, installation, commissioning and testing of its telecommunications facilities at the new South Metro Depot in Forrestdale.

The role requires advanced knowledge of DC systems, PDH/SDH, and Teleprotection; you will provide technical expertise across networks and contribute to safety, reporting, and client-focused service within a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Cert IV in Electrotechnology / Electronics / Telecommunications or Radio / telecommunications Trade Certificate.
• Solid relevant technical experience in a telecommunications or related industry.
• Sound knowledge of SCADA & Telecommunications installation, commissioning, maintenance and operations field practices and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of DC Systems.
• Advanced knowledge of Telecommunications Technologies e.g. PDH / SDH / Radio / SCADA Systems.
• Advanced knowledge of Teleprotection Systems.
• Project, contract and maintenance management systems and tools.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering standards, regulations, and procedures applicable to the Section and Stream.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical expertise in the maintenance, operations, installation, commissioning, testing of Western Power telecommunications facilities
• Champion safety of own work practices and the potential impact they may have on the safety of others
• Have advanced relevant computing skills to program or diagnose faults in a wide range of Analogue or Digital electronic equipment
• Diagnose to board level complex electronic faults in a wide range of Telecommunications equipment and Networks
• Have an advanced understanding of Western Power’s Telecommunications Networks and Systems
• Provide advanced technical expertise in the maintenance, operations, installation, commissioning, testing of Western Power telecommunications facilities
• Assist with preparation of technical reports, procedures, and programmes
• Be customer focused and take a whole of company view in keeping with the company’s values, codes, and standards.

Education

Cert IV in Electrotechnology / Electronics / Telecommunications or Radio / telecommunications Trade Certificate

Job description

Western Power is seeking a Communications Technician to support maintenance, operations, installation, commissioning and testing of its telecommunications facilities at the new South Metro Depot in Forrestdale.

The role requires advanced knowledge of DC systems, PDH/SDH, and Teleprotection; you will provide technical expertise across networks and contribute to safety, reporting, and client-focused service within a diverse workplace.