Telecoms Technician (Wellington)

Ventia; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services company in Wellington is seeking an experienced technician to work on telecommunications projects. Responsibilities include installing and troubleshooting communication systems. Candidates must be fit and have experience in telco networks. Excellent benefits and career advancement opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Fuel Discounts

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working on a New Zealand or Australian telco/power network is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting.
• Ability to work at heights and physically fit.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, test, and troubleshoot Transmission communication systems.
• Participate in a 24/7 stand-by roster.
• Willingness to travel for projects.

Skills

Low Voltage DC Power Plant Installation

IP Experience

Transmission Installation

Cable installation

Data Cabling

WiFi & VOIP Installation

Excel

Word

Job description

Our Wireless and Critical Infrastructure team is seeking an experienced self-driven technician to join our Telecommunications division based in Wellington.

What’s on offer?

• Competitive pay, excellent benefits including Health Insurance and Fuel Discounts
• Ventia offers a supportive and inclusive work environment where you matter
• Opportunities for career advancement

About The Role

This is an exciting new role as you will be working on new and upcoming projects with high-profile clients within the Power and Telecommunications industry. Your main responsibilities will be to install, commission, test, and troubleshoot Transmission communication systems. Flexible working hours and participation on a 24/7 stand-by roster is a requirement for this role, a willingness to travel for projects and work away from home, occasionally with short notification, are requirements for this role.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to be physically fit and comfortable working at heights. Experience working on a New Zealand or Australian telco/power network is essential for this role. Your strong written and verbal communication skills will help you to build strong working relationships and produce commissioning reports.

Ideally You Will Have Exposure To The Following

• Low Voltage DC Power Plant Installation, Commissioning - Battery Testing
• IP Experience - Nokia, Alcatel Lucent, Cisco experience preferable
• Transmission Installation, Commissioning - Ethernet, SDH, PDH
• Outside and Inside Plant Cable installation, Testing & Fault Repair
• Protection Signaling Systems
• Data Cabling, Data Tray/Raceway Installation
• WiFi & VOIP Installation, Commissioning
• SCADA Systems
• Excel & Word

The Following Would Be Advantageous

• Electrical Registration
• The ability to interpret and work from drawings
• RF Feeder and Antenna installation experience

About Ventia

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

Diversity

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika people, LGBTTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

How To Apply

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