Wireless Technician

Ventia are seeking Wireless Field Technicians with Telecommunications experience to support our Telco contract. Reporting to the Area Supervisor, this role will see you responsible Installation, Commissioning, Integration, and fault finding of Wireless infrastructure.

This is a fulltime permanent role working Monday to Friday, 07:00am-03:30pm with possible overtime opportunities throughout the week and weekends. Whilst the depot is based in Belmont WA, you will be operating on assets across the Perth metropolitan area.

About the role: 

• Installation, commissioning and troubleshooting 3G / 4G / 5G base stations, including hybrid feeder systems
• Installation, commissioning of Fibre and microwave transmission and DC power systems
• Site Integrations and RF call testing
• Collection, analysis, verification of all installation, testing, commissioning, and integration artefacts, including Optical test results, feeder and antenna system tests, photographs, reports, serial no’s, and As-Builts
• Coordination of logistics including stock, usage and defective material reports and other inventory reporting
• Liaison with subcontractors (rigging and technicians) to ensure works are completed in accordance with OH&S requirements and quality specifications
• Provide Leadership and Guidance to junior team members
• Progress reporting to Field manager, Project Engineer or supervisor of site works in Ventia and Client systems

About you:
To ensure success in this role, ideally you will have a Certificate or Qualifications in Telecommunications, accompanied with experience as a field based wireless telecommunications technician, preferably in a large-scale rollout.

You will also possess the following technical skills and experience with: 

• Understanding the methods of deploying carrier standard wireless networks
• Ericsson Certification and/or previous experience with Nokia equipment, in particular:
  1. RBS, BB
  2. Mini-Link
  3. DC Power Systems - Eaton, Vertiv, Eltek, Ericson
• Proven experience with installation and commissioning of 5G and LTE based technology, fibre/microwave transmission systems
• Previous experience with Huawei/ Nokia / NEC equipment would be beneficial.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work independently and liaise with the customer, colleagues, and sub-contractors
• Use of cable sweep testing units, PIM testers, Ethernet/SDH, OTDR, Optical Power testing and metering equipment
• Capable of lifting Weights more than 20kgs regularly  

Other mandatory requirements for this role:

• Australian Drivers Licence 
• Ability to obtain a clear National Police Clearance
• Must be able to pass a full-functional pre-employment in clinic medical 

Benefits:

• Excellent hourly base rate plus, vehicle and tools on offer
• Access to discounts for over 450 retailers with the Ventia employee VenPerks scheme 
• Explore a wide range of Learning and Development opportunities!
• We take our people’s careers seriously, helping them to learn and grow
• Ventia offers you a flexible, supportive and inclusive work environment where you matter
• There’s nothing more important to us than keeping our people and the public safe

The Company
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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
 

How to Apply
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If you have any questions about this role, please reach out via emailing helena.dempsey@skoutsolutions.com
Position Reference Number: 158318