Stowe Australia, one of Australia’s largest Electrical & Communications Contractors, is currently recruiting experienced Communications & Fibre Technicians to support a project in Adelaide.
This role will be employed from our Melbourne office and employed under a Victorian Enterprise Bargaining Agreement. (EBA)
Immediate starts are available, and applicants who can commence on short notice will be highly regarded.
Responsibilities:
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Carry out fibre optic splicing, jointing, termination, testing and fault-finding works.
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Prepare fibre optic cables for connector termination, including jacket stripping, buffer removal, fibre cleaning and strength-member preparation.
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Terminate single mode and multimode fibre connectors using epoxy/resin-based hand-polish methods.
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Complete connector assembly and fibre termination, including polishing and end-face finishing.
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Pot connector ferrules and prepare fibre terminations for curing, polishing and inspection.
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Carry out insertion loss testing using optical light source and power meter equipment.
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Conduct continuity and fault checks using visual fault locators.
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Perform OTDR testing where required by project specifications.
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Test, troubleshoot and fault-find fibre optic networks to identify and rectify performance issues.
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Undertake fibre preparation, cable handling, labelling and dressing to a high workmanship standard.
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Maintain a high standard of workmanship, quality control and safety compliance on site.
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Work effectively across commercial, industrial, infrastructure and remote project environments.
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Communicate professionally with supervisors, project teams, contractors and clients.
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Complete required documentation, test records and project handover information accurately.
Preferred qualifications and skills:
Proven capability in:
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Fibre optic splicing
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Fibre optic jointing and connector assembly
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Termination including connector polishing
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End face finishing
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Fibre Testing and fault finding
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Cable Preparation
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Experience working on construction, communications or infrastructure projects
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Strong commitment to safety and quality
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Current White Card / Construction Induction
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Current Driver’s Licence
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ACMA Open Cabling Registration or relevant telecommunications qualifications will be highly regarded
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Available for an immediate start or able to commence on short notice.
It would also be highly desirable to have:
Cert III in Telecommunications or equivalent
Cert III Electrical / A Grade Electrical Licence
Experience on major communications, defence, utilities or infrastructure projects
First Aid qualifications
EWP, Working at Heights or other relevant site tickets
Defence NV1 Clearance
What we offer:
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Employment through our Melbourne office (Vic EBA Wages)
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Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience
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Opportunity to work with one of Australia’s most established Electrical & Communications contractors
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Exposure to significant communications and infrastructure project work
All applicants must hold the right to work in Australia.
If this role is of interest, please apply via the link.
