Telecommunication Riggers and Wireless Technicians
Rubix Solutions
- Melbourne, VIC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Upgrading and modifying existing wireless telecommunications sites, including mobile and broadcast systems.
- Performing work at heights and installing mobile/broadcast antenna systems, Remote Radio Units (RRUs), feeders, and Microwave Links.
- Installing and erecting steelwork, monopoles, towers, etc., as required.
- Conducting PIM testing, sweep testing, distance to fault analysis, terminating feeders, bird-proofing, and waterproofing connectors.
- Installing and maintaining antenna and feeder cables on monopoles and towers.
- Checking, maintaining, and operating equipment in compliance with safety, efficiency, and calibration procedures.
- Undertaking rigging and general tasks as assigned by the company, including site constructibility inspections that may involve identifying gaps and scope changes.
- Proven experience as a TELECOMMUNICATIONS rigger.
- Possession of a current Certificate in Rigging (Basic minimum).
- Familiarity with earthing requirements.
- Working at heights certification and Tower Rescue certification, with the ability to comfortably operate at heights regularly (e.g., climbing up to 80 meters). Previous climbing experience is essential.
- Solid knowledge of telecommunication rigging techniques and adherence to best practices.
- RadHaz EME Awareness.
- MR or HR License preferred.
- Understand scope on build drawings and site survey findings.
- Install and maintain WCDMA/LTE/4G/5G/NBN technologies.
- Install radio base stations, terminating Hybriflex Cables and Coaxial feeder cables/tails, earthing, cable trays, diplexers, combiners.
- Upgrade or install DC power rack systems including rectifiers, batteries and load testing. Ability to configure and capture status for HOP's.
- Commissioning and integration of RBS/BTS into network
- Conduct PIM, VSWR and sweep and fibre testing.
- Troubleshoot, replace defective equipment and monitor site performance.
- Install and commission microwave indoor and outdoor units.
- Software installation, testing and commissioning of sites
- Build and maintain collaborative business relationships with client support personnel.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with team and business staff.
- Proven experience as a fixed-wireless technician/rigger.
- Valid Driver's License.
- ACMA License (Open Cabling Ticket), Current First Aid, and CPR Certificates.
- Construction White Card, RF/EME Awareness, Working at Heights knowledge.
- Experience in wireless telecommunications.
- Strong computer and communication skills.
- Understanding of quality control, HSE practices, SWMS, JHA's, and MOP's.
- Certificate in Telecommunications.
- Willing to relocate to Australia