Install critical weather technology across regional and remote Australia.
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Synergie Australia is seeking a Field Installation Technician for atrusted Government client.
The important parts:
- Pay:$88,834 – $96,829 per year + Super | Duration:January 2027 to January 2030 (potential for extension)
- Travel: Regular regional, remote and interstate travel required
- Citizenship: Australian citizenship required for security clearance eligibility
What you will be required to do:
As an AWS Installation Technician / Field Technician, you will:
- Install, configure and commission Automatic Weather Stations
- Replace, upgrade and transition legacy weather observation equipment
- Identify site-readiness issues, hazards and operational risks
- Install sensors, enclosures, power systems and telemetry equipment
- Complete acceptance testing, calibration checks and commissioning
- Validate weather data streams before operational handover
- Diagnose and rectify faults identified during the rollout
- Provide limited post-installation support and stabilisation
- Record asset, configuration and installation information
- Maintain accurate as-built records and digital asset registers
- Complete commissioning reports and defect logs
- Assist with rollout planning, logistics and equipment staging
- Work to project schedules, milestones and deployment targets
- Liaise with landholders, contractors and local stakeholders
- Provide progress updates and report emerging risks or issues
- Comply with all workplace health and safety requirements
Regular travel is a central requirement of these positions.
Technicians will travel to regional, remote and offshore sites and may work in multi-day or multi-week deployment blocks. Depending on the location, travel may involve four-wheel-drive vehicles, commercial aircraft, boats or helicopters.
Candidates must be comfortable:
- Spending multiple nights away from home
- Travelling to isolated and challenging locations
- Working outdoors and in varied environmental conditions
- Following structured deployment schedules
- Working independently and as part of a field team
- Maintaining a strong safety focus throughout each deployment
To be successful in the role you will:
To be considered, you will require at least one of the following:
- Certificate III or higher in electronics or electrical studies from an Australian educational institution
- A comparable overseas qualification relevant to the duties
- Relevant technical experience and training that enables competent performance
- Another comparable qualification appropriate to the position
You must also:
- Hold a current Australian driver licence
- Be willing and able to undertake regular remote and regional travel
- Be willing to complete and pass a medical assessment
- Be eligible to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card or Maritime Security Identification Card
- Hold a current police check at commencement
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Field Installation Technicians employer: Synergie
Synergie is an excellent employer that prioritises the safety and well-being of its employees while fostering a collaborative work culture. With a focus on professional development, employees have access to growth opportunities and training programs that enhance their skills in maintenance and plant reliability. Located in Melbourne's vibrant south-eastern suburbs, the company offers a supportive environment where teamwork and innovation thrive, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
