Telecommunications Technicians & Licensed Electricians – Sydney

Telecommunications Technicians & Licensed Electricians – Sydney

Syndicate Communications Pty Ltd – Perth / Western Australia

Syndicate Communications is a leading Australian telecommunications contractor delivering projects and network services for some of Australia’s leading telecommunications customers, including Optus, Telstra and TPG.

With a long history in the Australian telecommunications industry and operations across multiple states, our Western Australian operation is continuing to grow.

We are currently looking for experienced Telecommunications Technicians and NSW Licensed Electricians to join our NSW team.

We are interested in hearing from experienced telecommunications technicians as well as qualified electricians looking to work within the telecommunications, communications infrastructure and critical network environment.

About the Roles

Our WA team delivers a broad range of telecommunications installation, electrical, transmission, fibre, power, maintenance and network project work.

Depending on your skills and experience, your work may include:

• Telecommunications equipment installation and commissioning

• Telecommunications exchange and network infrastructure

• AC and DC electrical works

• DC telecommunications power systems

• Equipment racks, cabinets and associated infrastructure

• Fibre and copper cabling

• Optical fibre splicing and testing

• Transmission equipment

• Routers, switches and network equipment

• Equipment upgrades and replacements

• Network maintenance and fault rectification

• Testing and commissioning

• Equipment and infrastructure decommissioning

You will work across customer telecommunications facilities, exchanges and other network sites throughout the Perth metropolitan area, with opportunities for regional WA work as required.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on your qualifications and experience, responsibilities may include:

• Interpret construction, electrical, telecommunications and design packs

• Complete installations in accordance with customer specifications and Australian Standards

• Install and construct telecommunications infrastructure

• Install telecommunications equipment, racks, cabinets, routers, switches and transmission equipment

• Undertake AC and DC electrical installation works

• Install and maintain telecommunications DC power systems

• Install, terminate, label and test electrical, copper and fibre cabling

• Undertake optical fibre splicing and testing where qualified

• Carry out testing, commissioning and integration

• Diagnose faults and equipment malfunctions

• Undertake maintenance, repairs, upgrades and equipment replacement

• Complete equipment and network decommissioning works

• Complete as-built documentation, DBoR, TNI and customer asset records

• Accurately record installed, removed and existing customer assets

• Participate in site planning, pre-starts, toolbox meetings, SWMS and JSA processes

• Follow customer WINS, MOPS, Hazard Permits and site procedures

• Liaise with Supervisors, Project Managers, customers and other technicians

• Maintain a safe, clean and professional worksite

• Comply with Syndicate Communications and customer WHS, environmental, quality and security requirements

Telecommunications Technicians

For our Telecommunications Technician positions, experience in several of the following areas would be highly regarded:

• Telecommunications exchange environments

• ISAM and DSLAM equipment

• SDH, DWDM and transmission networks

• Exchange cabling including Cat 5, Cat 6 and fibre

• Telstra DBoR systems and access

• Optical fibre splicing and testing

• Telecommunications rack and ironwork construction

• Telstra infrastructure standards including CN1234

• DC telecommunications power systems

• Cable installation and termination

• Telecommunications equipment installation

• Equipment testing and commissioning

• Network maintenance and fault rectification

• Equipment recovery and decommissioning

Licensed Electricians

We are also looking for WA Licensed Electricians to join our telecommunications project teams.

Previous telecommunications experience is highly regarded but is not essential for the right electrician.

Electricians with experience in any of the following areas are encouraged to apply:

• Commercial or industrial electrical installations

• Telecommunications facilities or data centres

• AC and DC power systems

• Switchboards and distribution systems

• Electrical equipment installation and replacement

• Cable installation, termination and testing

• Equipment racks and cabinets

• UPS and battery systems

• Electrical maintenance and fault finding

• Testing and commissioning

• Electrical infrastructure upgrades

• Critical infrastructure environments

Training and exposure to telecommunications-specific systems and customer requirements can be provided to suitable candidates.

About You

We are looking for people who take pride in their workmanship and can work safely and professionally in live telecommunications and critical infrastructure environments.

You will have:

• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety

• A current Australian driver's licence

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

• Good communication and customer liaison skills

• High attention to detail and quality of workmanship

• The ability to read and interpret drawings, designs and construction packs

• The ability to accurately complete electronic and written site documentation

• The ability to work independently as well as part of a project team

• A professional approach when working on customer sites

Qualifications & Licences

Telecommunications Technicians

Relevant qualifications may include:

• Registered Cabler licence

• Construction Industry White Card

• Telecommunications industry competencies and customer accreditations

• Fibre splicing and testing competencies

• Current Australian driver's licence

Electricians

Applicants for electrical positions must hold:

• Current NSW Electrical Workers Licence

• Construction Industry White Card

• Current Australian driver's licence

Additional telecommunications, communications, fibre, data centre, DC power or customer accreditations will be highly regarded.

Why Join Syndicate Communications?

This is an opportunity to join an established national telecommunications contractor and work directly across major Australian telecommunications networks.

You will have the opportunity to work for customers including Optus, Telstra and TPG across a diverse range of telecommunications, electrical and network infrastructure projects.

Syndicate Communications offers:

• Long-term, full-time employment opportunities

• Work across major Australian telecommunications networks

• A strong pipeline of work in Western Australia

• A broad mix of telecommunications, electrical, transmission, fibre and power projects

• Metropolitan and regional WA work

• Opportunities for electricians to develop telecommunications and DC power experience

• Opportunities to expand your technical skills and customer accreditations

• Support from experienced Project Managers, Supervisors and technical teams

• A strong focus on safety, quality and professional workmanship

• Opportunities to build a long-term career within the telecommunications industry

If you are an experienced Telecommunications Technician or NSW Licensed Electrician looking for a long-term opportunity with an established national contractor, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now to join the Syndicate Communications NSW team.