Xenith IG is a licenced Dark Fibre Telecommunications Carrier that has fibre optic infrastructure network across the APAC region. Xenith IG provides point to point dark fibre solutions for businesses wanting to have optimum security, increased storage and full control over their fibre.
The team at Xenith IG is highly experienced and competent, who strive to provide excellence for customers, creating vital opportunities with and creative approach.
Overview:
Xenith IG are taking on some large Telecommunication infrastructure builds in Melbourne and require an experienced Project Engineer to help in the delivery its projects. This Project Engineer role will be responsible for delivering all aspects of this organisation’s infrastructure projects, contractor liaison, OH&S; management, client specification and compliance with regulatory requirements.
The Project Engineer will act as the primary interface between the infrastructure contractors, technical teams, Project Manager for the delivery of network infrastructure, operating independently and effectively across different functional groups and stakeholders.
This role is predominantly in the field and will require the candidate to have a vehicle suitable. A vehicle allowance will be provided.
Overall Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure that all work is undertaken in accordance with Xenith IG Management System including all company policies, systems and procedures.
- Carry out work instructions and/or job requirements set by Head of Operations or other Senior Managers
- Ensure the plans and objectives of Xenith IG management are achieved.
- Ensure Xenith IG productivity, safety, environmental and quality standards are achieved.
- Ensure safety instructions are adhered to and report any inappropriate practices and incidents.
Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 by:
- Take reasonable care for their own health and safety;
- Take reasonable care for the health and safety of persons who may be affected by the employee's acts or omissions while at work;
- Co-operate with Xenith IG with respect to any action taken by the Xenith IG to comply with a requirement imposed by or under this Act or the regulations;
- Impose penalties and operational stop-work orders for poor safety management
Position Duties and Requirements:
- Manage multiple projects
- Drive the delivery of current and future infrastructure projects
- Full responsibility for the life cycle of projects, from commencement, project completion and handover
- Interpret and read relevant technical specifications
- Liaise with internal and external clients to build relationships and assist with the delivery of the project objectives
- Actively solve problems and implement corrective action relating to the ongoing management of projects
- Carry out pre-start project scope assessments and site visits identifying any risks and confirming scope, build-ability and schedule
- Monitor and maintain quality of deliverables throughout project
- Deliver daily updates and forecast of works
- Build effective relationships with all levels of the organisation, suppliers and most importantly our clients
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to plan and coordinate projects
- Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
- Manage and coordinate subcontractors and stakeholders
- Mentor and manage other staff when required
- Represent the company in a professional and respectful manner in everything you do
- Complete all assigned tasks in a timely manner and ask if unsure
- Supporting the Project Management team with all administration related tasks
- Be available for on-call escalations to manage outages and maintenance after hours 1 week per month
- Work under limited supervision
- Any other tasks as requested
- Demonstrate:
- Exceptional organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- A drive to succeed
- Forward thinking
- Ability to move quickly at Client’s request
- An engaging manor with the ability to build rapport with clients, key stakeholders, statutory authorities and colleagues.
- Sound Dark Fibre Technical knowledge
Experience:
- Excellent Microsoft Suite skills
- Telecommunications or Engineering Degree preferred
- 5 Years’ experience in Telecommunications construction as a contractor or with a provider