Job Description
Your Role in Action
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Providing technical expertise in the maintenance, operations, installation, commissioning, testing of Western Power telecommunications facilities
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Champion safety of own work practices and the potential impact they may have on the safety of others
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Have advanced relevant computing skills to program or diagnose faults in a wide range of Analogue or Digital electronic equipment
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Diagnose to board level complex electronic faults in a wide range of Telecommunications equipment and Networks
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Have an advanced understanding of Western Power's Telecommunications Networks and Systems
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Provide advanced technical expertise in the maintenance, operations, installation, commissioning, testing of Western Power telecommunications facilities
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Assist with preparation of technical reports, procedures, and programmes
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Be customer focused and take a whole of company view in keeping with the company's values, codes, and standards.
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What Makes You a Great Fit
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Cert IV in Electrotechnology / Electronics / Telecommunications or Radio / telecommunications Trade Certificate
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Solid relevant technical experience in a telecommunications or related industry
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Sound knowledge of SCADA & Telecommunications installation, commissioning, maintenance and operations field practices and procedures
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Advanced knowledge of DC Systems
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Advanced knowledge of Telecommunications Technologies e.g. PDH / SDH / Radio / SCADA Systems
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Advanced knowledge of Teleprotection Systems
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Project, contract and maintenance management systems and tools
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Advanced knowledge of engineering standards, regulations, and procedures applicable to the Section and Stream.
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By joining Western Power
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you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations.
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You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:
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Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
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Adaptable work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.
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The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.
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Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.
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An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
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An innovative team culture that's enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.
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In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.
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Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.
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On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.
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22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections.
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Applications close on 26 August ****
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We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities.As a WORK180 -endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.
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📌 Communications Technician (Western Australia)
🏢 Western Power
📍 Western Australia