Rigger - Wireless Telecommunications

**About the role**

Reporting to the Area Construction Manager, the **Rigger** will ensure that all projects are constructed within allocated timeframes and budgeted hours. This position will be working with our experienced crew on major Installation and modifications of existing Co-Lo and Greenfield telecommunications sites for various carriers across major mobile and broadcast projects throughout NSW.

**What you’ll be doing**
- Key responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:_
- Provide supervision and direction to your team by coordinating the team including liaising with technicians
- Manage/Perform all allocated works including but not limited to work at heights with cranes, ewps, climbing and ground works, cable tray works, grouting, concrete, earthing, etc
- Manage onsite construction of the project by ensuring FIM, NON-FIM, steelwork and any other necessary items are available and complete to ensure a successful construction completion with mínimal time onsite
- Responsible for onsite works completed by Internal teams across multiple disciplines across civil, rigging and ICIO
- Ensure all safety documents including all required Permits completed in full, signed off by the relevant authorised person, and/or issued prior to works commencing
- Ensure all work is undertaken in a timely, cost-effective manner, meeting performance targets
- Interpret drawings and inform the crew, including technicians on work plan
- Provide practical working knowledge and guidance to the team
- Review designs and provide solutions of rigging techniques and estimate time onsite to your crews and to assist in issue of FPQ
- Ensure and manage all equipment testing and tagging, including contributing to register updates
- Report and document daily progress and issues to the Project Engineer/Field manager and Construction Manager

**About you**
- To be successful in this role you will ideally have:_
- Proven experience as a telecommunications Rigger
- A current Certificate in Rigging (Basic minimum)
- Experience with earthing requirements
- Working at heights and Perform Tower rescue certified with the ability to comfortably operate at heights regularly (i.e. climbing up to 80 metres). Previous climbing experience is essential
- Solid knowledge of telecommunication rigging techniques and best practice
- RadHaz EME Awareness
- MR or HR License preferred
- Must be flexible - Working away from home, including some weekends is essential

**What We Offer You**
- Ventia offers a flexible, supportive, and inclusive work environment where you matter
- We take our people’s careers seriously, helping them to learn and grow
- There’s nothing more important to us than keeping our people and the public safe
- We look after each other and foster our people’s well-being

Ventia has 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.

**About Ventia**

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. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely, and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

**Diversity**

We acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.

**How to apply**

Position Reference Number: 142152

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