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
* Carry out fibre optic splicing, jointing, termination, testing and fault‐finding works.
* Prepare fibre optic cables for connector termination, including jacket stripping, buffer removal, fibre cleaning and strength‐member preparation.
* Terminate single mode and multimode fibre connectors using epoxy/resin‐based hand‐polish methods.
* Complete connector assembly and fibre termination, including polishing and end‐face finishing.
* Pot connector ferrules and prepare fibre terminations for curing, polishing and inspection.
* Carry out insertion loss testing using optical light source and power meter equipment.
* Conduct continuity and fault checks using visual fault locators.
* Perform OTDR testing where required by project specifications.
* Test, troubleshoot and fault‐find fibre optic networks to identify and rectify performance issues.
* Undertake fibre preparation, cable handling, labelling and dressing to a high workmanship standard.
* Maintain a high standard of workmanship, quality control and safety compliance on site.
* Work effectively across commercial, industrial, infrastructure and remote project environments.
* Communicate professionally with supervisors, project teams, contractors and clients.
* Complete required documentation, test records and project handover information accurately.
Preferred qualifications and skills
Proven capability in:
* Fibre optic splicing
* Fibre optic jointing and connector assembly
* Termination including connector polishing
* End face finishing
* Fibre Testing and fault finding
* Cable Preparation
* Experience working on construction, communications or infrastructure projects
* Strong commitment to safety and quality
* Current White Card / Construction Induction
* Current Driver's Licence
* ACMA Open Cabling Registration or relevant telecommunications qualifications will be highly regarded
* Available for an immediate start or able to commence on short notice.
Additional desired qualifications
* 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
* Employment through our Melbourne office (Vic EBA Wages)
* Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience
* Opportunity to work with one of Australia's most established Electrical & Communications contractors
* 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.
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