Field Engineer
The Opportunity As a Field Engineer, you'll provide expertise in the installation, commissioning and maintenance of customer access and core networks; including Transmission, IP and Voice networks and services.What you'll be responsible for
Network equipment installation and commissioning within schedule and on budget.
QA of Network build including internal and external plant
Diagnose and rectify faults on the network within SLA
Ensure no unplanned network outages
Inspect, observe and perform maintenance programs for the network to ensure it is maintained in optimal condition.
Ensure that network restoration following any un-scheduled outage is achieved with minimum interruption to the operation of the network.
Ensure that all planned network augmentation/upgrades are achieved with minimum disruption and with the customer satisfied.
Maintain and protect all network assets in allotted regions.
Ensure all easement/property owners/occupiers are aware of, and respect, the network components that lie on their property.
Ensure all property owners are aware of and understand their responsibilities to the assets of the network, to minimise any damage.
Ensure any damaged/stolen assets, ie solar panels, marker posts, CEV compounds, etc. are replaced in a timely manner
Develop, coordinate and mentor staff and contractors in overcoming all service threatening and service failure situations.
Participation in 24/7 on-call support roster
What you'll bring to the role*Must Be an Australian Citizen As You Will Need to Be Eligible to Gain a Government Security Clearance - Nv1 ****You Must Be Comfortable with Working 24/7 Support Roster (on Call Roster) ***
Extensive experience in construction, operation and maintenance of optical fibre telecommunications networks in all environments.
Detailed understanding and skilled in the interpretation of telecommunication network deigns.
Working knowledge of IP, SDH, DWDM and xPON transmission equipment and DC Power system.
Practical knowledge of external plant, ie. Fibre, pit and pipe.
Sound understanding of the operating capabilities and characteristics of operating devices used in telecommunications optical fibre transmission networks.
Extensive experience in the use and management of sub-contractors in the telecommunications environment.
Sound experience working with the public and other stakeholders in the delivery and repair of telecommunication network assets.
Relationship management - ability to interact effectively with colleagues, clients, third party contractors and visitors, and a commitment to providing a high level of client service.
·Ability to work autonomously, being confident to make decisions within own area of responsibility.
Demonstrated ability to analyse issues, solve problems by applying high level judgment.
Sound leadership and safety management.
Well-developed written communications skills (prepare correspondence reports, submissions).
Ability to work 24/7 support roster (on call roster)
Tertiary qualifications in Telecommunications (Cert III/Cert IV/ Assoc Dip, Diploma)
It’s a seriously exciting time to join Vocus and there’s even more to come. If you think you want to join us and be part of something great, do it and apply now!