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Ventia has been awarded a five-year partnership with Telstra to provide lifecycle management and fixed network services for Telstra's digital infrastructure.
Our Telecommunications team are seeking an Area Manager to oversee operations in Perth WA.
The Area Manager WA will be responsible to manage the execution of approved asset management plans and operational practices to provide reliable and predictable network performance for the designated portfolio of Network assets.
This role is primarily focused on operational delivery – ensuring reliable and consistent delivery to plans. The successful candidate will also be responsible to ensure risk identification/controls, incidents, and tenant/client/customer issues are managed as per the agreed processes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead & manage allocated field delivery teams and contractors to deliver the works program(s)
* Supporting the workforce and the Facilities & Network Services Projects team in managing construction activities
* Deliver in accordance with the requirements of the contract as defined by each SOW
* Site Inspection Planning, Contingency Planning, Works Handover, and Operational management
* Develop and maintain a close working relationship with the designated client representatives via regular formal meetings
* Propose and recommend options for upgrading facilities within the designated area to improve network integrity and assess the feasibility of such options;
* Investigate, advise and manage all incidents and restore to normal site conditions from plant equipment, the performance of the network and other facilities equipment, and safety
* Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
* An ability to work autonomously, drive your own time management and accountability in line with client deliverables during the required hours
About You:
* Willing to travel
* Qualification in Electrical/Mechanical or in a similar trade desirable
* Significant field-based experience in telecommunication power, accompanied by a Project Management qualification (Fundamentals or Cert IV) - desirable
* At least 5 years of Facility or Engineering Management or Building Services experience
* Minimum of 4 years' experience working within an Operations & Maintenance (O&M) environment
* Experience within a Telstra in a ticket-of-work environment preferred
* Track record of constructive & effective client relationship management with client operational representatives
About Ventia:
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.