About Us

Optech Solutions is an industrial communications company that operates mainly in production-based environments. We focus on wireless communications along with implementation and support for operational technology services and systems.

The Opportunity

A Field Systems Technician responsible for the installation, maintenance and support of technology-based hardware and systems on mine sites.

The role is based in the Newcastle / Hunter area.

The role offers a 3-day weekend - a compressed work week, 4 days on site 10-hour days. You will have the choice as to which day you have off (Monday or Friday).

Daily the role would involve:

Installing, faultfinding and maintaining a range of technology on mining machines, communication towers and other infrastructure located on a mine site.

A high degree of autonomy where you will often be responsible for your own schedule and task management.

The responsibility for building and maintaining relationships with site personnel and providing effective communication to your site contacts and the Optech team.

Risk assessment and site procedure compliance

Using laptops, associated software, and test equipment to carry out fault finding and resolve hardware issues and failures.

Acting as the first point of contact for our customers and managing issues through to resolution

Workplace health and safety management

The role would suit someone who enjoys:

on-site work;

working at heights;

dealing with clients both technical and non-technical;

new technology and systems;

fault finding (sometimes under pressure); and

working in a closely knit team environment.

You will work with a Senior Engineer and the founding Director who have on average 25 plus years’ industrial engineering experience. You will have the opportunity for upskilling and further study.

We offer a competitive salary package (base salary starting at $100k plus superannuation) commensurate with your skills and experience.

Tools of trade provided will include a vehicle, laptop, and phone.

What you’ll need to succeed

We are looking for a candidate who:

Holds a Certificate III in Electronics and Communications or related course (preferred).

Trade qualified Auto Electrician or at least 3-4 years of field experience working with either telecommunications and or electronics background.

Demonstrated experience working in hardware installations on mobile machines, towers, and trailers (preferred not essential)

Holds a current NSW Driver’s License

Experience working at heights (preferred)

General awareness of onsite hazards, dangers and situations that are present on industrial sites and a good understanding of WHS.

Proven technical aptitude and fault-finding skills

Strong quality and customer service approach

Knowledge of MS computer applications and administrative procedures

Is adaptable and willing to learn and work in a production-orientated environment.