Communications Technician

An excellent opportunity to join Equans, an expanding multinational business where you will be part of the ever-growing Electrical & Communication team in Adelaide.

Equans Electrical and Communications are looking for a skilled and experienced Communications Technician to join a growing team of Electricians and Data Communications Technicians, based at Thebarton. The ideal candidate will have completed a Cert III in Telecommunications Cabling and hold an Open Cable Registration

About Us

Equans Australia and New Zealand delivers multi-disciplinary technical solutions and facility management services with the aim to provide superior value to all stakeholders using a using an integrated facilities and project management approach. Find out more about Equans ANZ by visiting equans.com.au.

Role overview

• Installation, testing and commissioning of various cabling & communication cabling systems in commercial environment.
• Work a combination of day and night shift.
• Work within a team to deliver communications projects in accordance with Company standards and to meet project time frames.
• Ensuring customer concerns are proactively addressed.
• Establish and maintaining relationships with customers, colleagues and Managers of the Company.
• Ability to determine job priorities and to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

About you

• Previous experience working as a Communications Technician in a commercial environment.
• Proficient at terminating and testing fibre optic cabling.
• Ability to work both autonomously and in a team environment.
• You want to work on large worksites on substantial projects with Tier 1 clients.

Benefits of the role

• Company vehicle + fuel card + mobile phone provided
• The role is covered by an Enterprise Bargaining Agreement, with significant benefits including:
  • Generous hourly rates
  • 40 hour working week with 4 hours accrued towards a fortnightly RDO
  • Daily travel allowance + other applicable allowances
  • Overtime penalty rates and shift penalty rates

Qualifications, Licenses and Skills

• Cert III in Telecommunications Cabling
• Open Cable Registration with endorsed Structured Cabling and Co-axial (Desirable), Fibre (Desirable)
• White Card (Construction Induction Card)
• Elevated Work Platform (EWP) <11m License (Desirable)
• Working at Heights Certificate (Desirable)
• Current Drivers Licence (Mandatory)
• NV1 Clearance (Defence) (Highly Desirable)
• CPR/LVR (Highly Desirable)

What we offer

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

• Life Insurance for employees with TAL Life Limited.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Novated Leasing.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Study Leave.
• Volunteer leave

Employee Discounts

• Discounts on Private Health Insurance with Medibank.
• JB Hifi Corporate Discounts

Next steps

If you are interested in this role, please apply with an up-to-date resume.

Please note that we can only accept applications from those with full, unrestricted working rights in Australia.

Equans is an EEO employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to the opportunities available.