Telco Electrician

Ventia provide network construction, deployment and maintenance team to the Telecommunications sector. Our specialists build and maintain some of the region’s largest fibre optic and mobile networks and are dedicated to delivering superior design, build and maintenance solutions and innovation for critical communications networks.

We’re hiring a full-time permanent Telco Electrician to join our team.

The telecommunications industry is a unique and niche sector and therefore previous experience in Telco is desired but not required. If you have a keen willingness to learn about what we do, we will provide you with a comprehensive training program to set you up for success.  You will be required to travel to from Sydney metro to regional & coastal NSW and as far as the Victorian boarder.

What’s on offer:

• Full time permanent role Monday – Friday
• 2 Rostered days off per month
• Over-time for regional works or occasional Saturday
• Living away from home allowance when travelling
• Tool of Trade vehicle (Ute) and Plant use
• Specialty tools supplied      
• Use the latest technology & systems daily
• Career progression and ongoing training opportunities
• Access to Ventia employee benefits program
• Access to a variety of Health and wellness initiatives

What you’ll do:

• Providing project supervision and directives on project tasks 
• Low voltage electrical cabling within or on telco sites
• Extra low volage electrical cabling within or on telco sites
• DC power plant installation & commissioning
• Critical Superstructure frame suite installations 
• Battery life cycle replacement on critical infrastructure
• Cable tray installations
• Electrical apparatus installations
• AC, DC & alarm cable installations
• Testing and commissioning to Australian standards
• Implementing daily safety documentation and assessing all risks
• Providing appropriate supervision for apprentices and technicians

Are you our next Telco Electrician? You’ll need:

• NSW Electrical License
• NSW Drivers License
• Open Cablers license
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Competent in Microsoft office suites  
• Have the ability to lift heavy objects up to 25kg

The following qualifications and experience are not essential but will be highly regarded in the selection process:

• Solar project experience
• Telco network procedures
• AI Remote installation & commissioning
• Telecommunication alarm or data configurations
• Generator installation & commissioning     
• Emergency First Aid / CPR
• Low voltage Release and Rescue
• Working at heights
• Elevated work platform license
• Forklift license
• Grid-connect or SAP Solar accreditation
• Data Centre experience

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. Ventia’s Telecommunications business is Australia and New Zealand’s largest telecommunications network construction, deployment and maintenance provider.

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, LGBTTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

How to apply
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Position Reference Number: 158689