Field Technician - RF / Radio Networks

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities.

About the Role
Due to growth within the contract, Ventia’s EAS (Emergency Alerting System) are in need of a Field Technician specialising in RF and paging transmission networks in support of Victoria’s Emergency Services agencies.

Role Responsibilities:

• Ensure works (preventative and reactive) are performed in accordance with relevant work instructions, customer and client SLAs and liaison with 3rd parties as necessary.
• Assist in technical escalations as required with sub-contractors and other team members.
• Assist and provide input into the development of all documentation required to perform field related activities.
• Assist with the management and ordering of equipment and materials.
• Ability to travel for periods of time as and when required, sometimes remote areas and independently.
• Participate in an on-call roster on a rotational basis.
• Maintain all provided equipment and plant in accordance with manufacturer and company policies
• Site visits with client or project personnel as required.
• Undertake coverage testing (Drive Testing) and processing of data results into defined reports.
• Undertake indoor coverage testing at client facilities and production of reports as required.

About You
To be successful in this role you will have a background working in emergency environment networks with experience installing and maintaining VHF/UHF/P25 radio / paging or microwave networks with an RF awareness certification.

You will also possess:

• Valid Drivers licence
• Trailer/ Towing VOC
• A trade / certification in Telecommunications or similar (Desirable)
• White Card
• Working at Heights (Desirable)
• Ability to hold and maintain a National Police check

Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

What We Offer You
Not only do we offer a competitive salary and career growth, we have also partnered with some reputable organisations to be able to offer discounts on Health Insurance, Banking (new home loans, credit cards, everyday bank accounts), flights & accommodation, car hire, car leasing and much more.

How to apply

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Position Reference Number: 164516