Telco Field Technician

at  BAI Communications

WHY BAI COMMUNICATIONS

It’s an exciting time to be part of BAI Communications. As a leading communications infrastructure provider, our technical excellence is sought after around the world. Building on our ground-breaking achievements, we continue to expand our operations, helping connect people, support communities and advance economies.
At BAI Communications, we keep Australians, from the cities to the outback, connected, and the significance of what we do is felt by everyone.
Our critical communications team actively protect our sites and keep services on air. We work alongside authorities, to operate the NSW Government Radio Network and provide life-line communications to NSW Telco Authority emergency service providers who manage public safety.
We are incredibly proud by the commitment, hard work and leadership our people show every day. Our trusted Field Service teams ensure continuity of our network. Our highly skilled Operators keep the public informed during times of crisis and react quickly to changing operational requirements of a demanding complex network. Our deep engineering, delivery and operational capability make us the partner of choice for the government and industry stakeholders alike.
During times of crisis, such as bushfire or cyclone season, our people travel from around the country to support this critical work. We care for our People. Volunteers for local Fire Service or State Emergency Services are provided with additional time off work at full pay for their volunteering activities. Hiring contractors fill gaps in our usual work and we are therefore always interested in hearing from people looking for permanent or casual work.
We continue to develop world-class solutions for new and emerging technologies. This includes planning for future network improvements which allow our customers to take advantage of technology innovation.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Telco Field Technician will work independently or under the direction of a Site Supervisor to install, commission and integrate Public Safety Network (PSN) and telecommunications systems to meet the time, cost, quality, and safety requirements of the project.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Installation & commissioning of Public Safety Network (PSN) and IBC/DAS infrastructure.
• Responsible for completing onsite configuration/testing of Motorola P25 systems along with subsidiary equipment such as DC Power, backhaul network and RF monitoring systems.
• Pre-wire, install, program, test and commission infrastructure, communications and/or telecommunications systems.
• Complete site design visits, site audits and inspections.
• Prepare for installations, review the scope and method of procedure, assemble equipment, materials, test equipment and tools to schedule with the Site Supervisor, Project Engineer and/or Project Manager.
• Support the Site Supervisor to co-ordinate site inductions, toolbox talks, inspections.
• Resolve site-based design and construction issues.
• Support site deliveries and staging of work - evaluating locations, plant/work access and laying-out equipment.
• Verify correct functionality and optimal system performance by configuring and testing equipment and connections - identifying and correcting any issues.
• Operate plant (within licence requirements) as required to complete the installation.
• Work to process and procedures with respect to safety, quality of workmanship, progress of work and completion to scope.
• Provide engineering/technical advice as requested to BAI Communications departments and clients.
• Undertake the management of BAI, vendor and sub-contractor resources as required during site works where required.
  Ensure test equipment and tools are within calibration, good working order and conform to the required standards.