We are currently seeking a skilled Telecommunications Technical Officer to join our Team in the Greenfield, Optus / VHA project and Telstra project

OZ Synergy Solutions Pty Ltd (O.S.S) is one of Australia's premier providers of infrastructure services to the telecommunications industry.

The primary role of the Telecommunications Technical Officer involves one or more of the following work activity areas: designing, installing, testing and commissioning, and maintenance of telecommunication equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Design, installation, testing, commissioning and integration in network sites

Adherence to all the compliance requirements in Telstra and other carrier policies and procedure manuals

Examining drawings, specifications and work areas to determine positioning and connections for equipment to be installed

Ordering and gathering equipment, supplies, materials, and tools required for site installation

Testing hardware to ensure it is in working order before establishment

Interpretation of plans and exercise of effective judgement on the optimal method of cutover.

Verifying service by testing circuits, equipment, and alarms; identifying, correcting, or escalating problems

Erecting, testing and maintaining aerial and underground wires and cables, and radio and mobile phone antennae

Oversee works of field technicians to ensure installation works are carried out according to standards and of high quality

Fault isolation, analysis and repair requiring a high degree of diagnostic skill

Locating faults in telecommunications equipment

Conducting cable testing and recording; optic fibre testing/splicing and commissioning as appropriate. Undertaking complex cable rearrangement activities

Undertaking the full range of alarm system management.

Cable pressure / alarm systems installation, maintenance and repair

Inspect and maintain radio structures

Terminate and test wave-guides and antennae

Explain and enforce company rules and regulations, quality and safety requirements

Ensuring that all data is entered accurately to all databases and in a timely and efficient manner.

Skills and Background Required

Minimum Certificate IV in Telecommunications Engineering or equivalent

Must have previous field experience in Telstra installation programs

A reasonable working knowledge of one or more Design and Construction technologies

A basic knowledge of several other Designs and Construction technologies such as Switching, Transmission, Power, Wideband, Buildings etc and

A demonstrated practical working knowledge of the relevant work practices and competency in the above functions as required.

The ability to complete project activities in a safe and healthy manner, to work to instruction standards and in accordance with the project scope

Must have sound computer skills and be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel

Must have proficient oral and written communication skills

An ability to work effectively in a team environment

A valid certificate in RF awareness (RADHAZ)

Valid certificates to operate various plant items

A current senior first aid certificate

Ongoing possession of a current clean driver's licence as will be required to travel to project sites

Be fully aware of all relevant acts, regulations, codes of practice and bylaws pertaining to telecommunication installation activities.