Telecom Technician

The Role:

Kent has an exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced Onshore Telecommunications Maintenance Technician to join our team, based in Darwin. We currently have a unique opportunity for a technician holding a Certificate III in Telecommunications to further develop their specialist experience while working at a new, technologically advanced LNG processing facility near Darwin, NT. In this role, we offer ongoing support, training and career development opportunities, working alongside highly skilled and experienced industry professionals. A relocation contribution may also be considered for candidates who are not currently based in Darwin.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, corrective and break/fix maintenance activities across the operational sites

• Interpret customer requirements and implement changes to fulfil those requests

• Reading and interpreting wiring plans, drawings and specifications

• Maintain integrity of drawings and documents by following management of change processes

• Communications cabling including fibre optics installation, terminations, splicing and testing

• Adhere to stringent site safety, permit, and environmental principles

• Inspections of equipment (e.g. PAGA speakers, CCTV cameras, fans, filters, antennas,      cables, terminations, junction boxes)

• Coverage surveys (radio system coverage and PAGA system coverage)

• Function testing - to ensure that the systems continue to operate as required

• Technicians shall also perform all administrative-related close-out tasks including: Update check sheets; Update computer-based records; and Return all tools, test equipment and spares to store.

Experience in several of the following systems is a requirement: 
     •    Safety Systems (PAGA, Access control, E-mustering, CCTV); or  
     •    Radio Systems (DGPS, Tetra, VHF, WIMAX, Microwave).  


About you:

• Registered ACMA Cabling license with structured and coax endorsements
• High Risk Work License – Elevated Work Platform
• Working Safely at Heights, Advanced Rigger accreditation
• MSIC, EEHA and HUET an advantage
• Class A Electrical license an advantage
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Minimum 5 years maintenance experience on diverse RF and Electronic Systems
• Technical experience in networking, IP connectivity, basic sysadmin tasks
• Experience working in a live production environment, preferably from within the Oil and Gas sector is preferable
  
   

Benefits:

• Attractive salary & benefits 

• Hybrid working friendly workplace

• Health & Wellbeing Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Inclusion & Belonging Program

• Health insurance discount 

• Work for a brand that's been in the industry for over 100 years. 

• Great Culture | Safety Focused | Collaborative Team

• Opportunity to work on some of the largest Projects on the energy world stage. 
   

We foster an environment where you are challenged professionally and empowered to take the lead on your career development with the support and guidance of our Leaders. We’re committed to making sure that every single person uses their time with us to gain valuable experience and skills for their future, so why not pursue your career with us today!

As an Equal Opportunities Employer and a disability-friendly employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive for everyone. 

Kent | The Energy Within  

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

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