Technician Field Operations - Telco - NSW

We're looking for people with local experience,who wish to make a difference and lead the way in the Australian Telecommunications industry.

About the client:
Our Client is a dedicated dark fibre network provider for the future, delivering high-performance dark fibre services utilising their own optimised duct network. This enables Our Client to meet the future growth demands of their customers for high-capacity fibre from emerging digital markets. They are a dynamic, innovative Australian business working with high-profile customers. While you will be integral to revolutionising the Telco industry, you will be well supported to excel in this role. You will be working on a ground-breaking project, supported by open-minded peers, and allowed to utilise and develop your skills. They are a team that cares about each other and their impact on everything around them, making it a great workplace.
The Role
The Field Operations Technician is a member of our client’s Network and Operations team. It plays a crucial role in the successful rollout of its Dark Fibre Network and reports directly to the NSW Construction Manager.
In this role, you will directly supervise subcontractors and internal work crews to ensure that all fieldwork activity is conducted at each site safely and effectively. The Field Operations Technician is a hands-on, predominantly field-based role that ensures contractor compliance with our client's specifications, work practices, and policies.
Main responsibilities include:

• Our client’s network route inspections, reporting and maintenance.
• DBYD spotting and assisting locators on site when required.
• DBYD enquiries and responses that may require site attendance and/or further “As-built information.”
• General reporting.
• Quality control of construction.
• Collating and inputting “As-built” drawings and documentation into the systems
• Management of constructing the various components of a Pit and Pipe Network to support a high-density Fibre Optic Infrastructure.
• Proving and mandrel hauling within network conduits and bore pipes.
• QA of as-built drawings and bore logs.
• Multi-tasking and task prioritisation.
• Internal and external relationship management
• Engaging external stakeholders (Councils, Building Managers & other authorities)
• Identify, build, and foster strong, respectful and professional relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Working in a team environment
• Effective sub-contractor management
• Ensure the contractor is not in breach of any contractual requirement or undertaking
• Report on overall status and performance across all active projects, identifying any activities with potential risk. Advise on the corrective actions proposed to minimise/overcome these issues.
• Through leadership, ensure appropriate behaviours are consistent with our client’s values
• Assess, identify, and record project risks and hazards in the appropriate Risk/Hazard Register
• Warehouse stock control
• Ensure compliance with all legislative and regulatory requirements in providing a safe and healthy workplace and work practices.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Extensive experience required in the civil construction of a Fibre Optic Pit & Pipe network and associated Fibre Optic Equipment.
• Management experience
• In-depth knowledge of Pit and Pipe construction, including HDD boring and trenching techniques
• Previous experience engaging external civil construction and Fibre construction stakeholders.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Excel, MS Word, Google Earth Pro and Visio (occasionally)
• In-depth knowledge of Telstra DCAF and related procedures.
• An understanding of the Land Access & Activity Notice (LAAN) process
• Extensive experience in the Telco Industry
• Experience in (basic) Project Management
• Strong technical knowledge of fibre optics or Telecommunications would be highly desirable.

On Offer

• A long-term career in the Telco Industry
• Continuous training & Upskilling
• Above market salary and use of
• Shared company vehicle

For further information, please contact:
Shelley Weaver - Construction Headhunters
email - shelley@constructionheadhunters.com.au
mobile - 0417 632 441
website: www.constructionheadhunters.com.au
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