We are unique

We are a regional business that thinks on a global level. We work with determined, passionate and curious people to empower communities to share and use energy for a better tomorrow. With a network that powers 95% of NSW and parts of Southern Queensland, we ensure homes, hospitals, schools, businesses, and services stay connected.

Our Transmission Services department is currently experiencing a surge in major connections projects which has accelerated the requirement for additional resources across NSW. We have number of exciting, new opportunities that have become available to fuel momentum and bolster our capacity to achieve our ambitious business objectives.

We are currently recruiting two Senior Technical Communications Technicians, to join our Transmission Services department. These roles can be based anywhere within Essential Energy’s operational footprint throughout NSW.

About the role

The Senior Technical Communications Technician is responsible for the installation, commissioning, maintenance, repair and integration of mobile radio, microwave radio, data, telephony and SCADA communication infrastructure systems.

The role also requires taking responsibility for leading project work relating specialist installations and providing high level technical and analytical support for business units and customers.

Key responsibilities

• Be responsible for the overall installation, acceptance testing, commissioning and maintenance of mobile radio, microwave radio, data, telephony and SCADA communication infrastructure systems to specified service levels and agreements
• Take responsibility for integrating new technology and systems into existing infrastructure and ensure programs are developed for maintenance and condition monitoring of mobile radio, microwave radio, data, telephony, fibre optic and SCADA communication systems
• Be accountable for the provision of analytical evaluation of systems and network faults and undertake remediation work to ensure ongoing serviceability of the existing infrastructure to agreed service levels
• Strategically assist senior management in the review and preparation of recommendation reports for existing and future communication asset infrastructure needs for current sites, conditions and any increases in network performance requirements

About You

As Senior Technical Communications Officer you will possess excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to make appropriate decisions in compliance with company policies, procedures, and best practice. Your success will be dependent on your strong ability to resolve and manage telecommunications assets in line with business plans which will come from excellent skills and experience in the installation, commissioning and maintenance of communication and telecommunication infrastructure.

Required Qualifications/Skills

• Demonstrated experience in a similar communications role in a large geographically diverse environment and/or Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering
• Experience in installing, commissioning, maintaining, and repairing of infrastructure such as mobile radio, microwave radio, data, telephony, communications cabling, and SCADA communication systems
• Analytical and report preparation experience and knowledge to undertake reviews of existing infrastructure and integration requirements for future business and operational needs
• ACMA Open registered cabler with the competencies: Structured, Optical-fibre cable, Co-axial cable

Benefits

As an Essential Energy team member, you’ll enjoy such benefits as;

• Nine-day fortnight
• 16% Superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements
• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A range of learning and development opportunities, including leadership programs
• Fantastic local and regional career opportunities

We offer fantastic local and regional career opportunities limited only by your own drive and determination.

Working for this large and diverse organisation, employees can take advantage of a range of learning and development opportunities, including leadership programs.

If successful in this role you will join a supportive and appreciative team in a role that offers breadth across essential Energy's entire corporate and network businesses.

At Essential Energy we are united in our purpose and live our values. We operate in an exciting and rapidly changing environment, thrive in a culture that’s all about teamwork and are here for our customers.

For further information please contact Rod Olsen, Technical Operations Manager – Telemetry on 02 6589 8690

Applications close at 11:55 pm on Sunday 13 August 2023.

Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart.

Building a better energy future.

Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

As an organisation, our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees.