Field Engineer

About the role

As a Field Engineer, you'll provide expertise in the installation, commissioning and maintenance of customer access and core networks; including Transmission, IP and Voice networks and services.

The role is based in Townsville, QLD.

What You’ll Be Doing

Transmission network equipment installation and commissioning within schedule and on budget.

• QA of Network build including internal and external plant
• Diagnose and rectify faults on the network within SLA
• Ensure no unplanned network outages
• Inspect, observe and perform maintenance programs for the network to ensure it is maintained in optimal condition.
• Ensure that network restoration following any un-scheduled outage is achieved with minimum interruption to the operation of the network.
• Ensure that all planned network augmentation/upgrades are achieved with minimum disruption and with the customer satisfied.
• Maintain and protect all network assets in allotted regions.
• Ensure all easement/property owners/occupiers are aware of, and respect, the network components that lie on their property.
• Ensure all property owners are aware of and understand their responsibilities to the assets of the network, to minimise any damage.
• Ensure any damaged/stolen assets, ie solar panels, marker posts, CEV compounds, etc. are replaced in a timely manner
• Develop, coordinate and mentor staff and contractors in overcoming all service threatening and service failure situations.
• Participation in 24/7 on-call support roster

What You’ll Bring

• Must be an Australian Citizen and able to get the NV1 Clearance
• Extensive experience in construction, operation and maintenance of optical fibre telecommunications networks in all environments.
• Detailed understanding and skilled in the interpretation of telecommunication network deigns.
• Working knowledge of IP, SDH, DWDM and xPON transmission equipment and DC Power system.
• Practical knowledge of external plant, ie. Fibre, pit and pipe.
• Sound understanding of the operating capabilities and characteristics of operating devices used in telecommunications optical fibre transmission networks.
• Extensive experience in the use and management of sub-contractors in the telecommunications environment.
• Sound experience working with the public and other stakeholders in the delivery and repair of telecommunication network assets.
• Relationship management - ability to interact effectively with colleagues, clients, third party contractors and visitors, and a commitment to providing a high level of client service.
• Ability to work autonomously, being confident to make decisions within own area of responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse issues, solve problems by applying high level judgment.
• Sound leadership and safety management.
• Well-developed written communications skills (prepare correspondence reports, submissions).
• Ability to work 24/7 support roster (on call roster)
• Tertiary qualifications in Telecommunications (Cert III/Cert IV/ Assoc Dip, Diploma)