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Control & Communications Technician

Job number 28496 Work type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Gracemere, Rockhampton Categories: Trade & Services

Location: Gracemere

Remuneration/Benefit: Excellent salary + $15k sign on bonus!

We are currently seeking an experienced telecommunications tradesperson to support the maintenance of Aurizon’s infrastructure assets across Central QLD.

About the role:

  • 8 day fortnight roster (Monday - Thursday) and requirement to be on call on a scheduled basis
  • Relevant reporting and accurate record keeping as required
  • Conduct routine & preventative maintenance and repair of assets
  • Complete fault finding, rectification, commissioning, and decommissioning tasks
  • Ensure materials and tools are maintained appropriately and available to support scheduled works
  • Out of town travel across Central Queensland Coal Network for closures/maintenance as required

About you:

  • Current Class C Drivers Licence (essential)
  • ACA Base Cabling and Restricted Electrical Work licences (essential)
  • Certificate III in Electronics & Communications Trade Qualification (essential)
  • Highly skilled in the repair, maintenance, and overhaul of assets
  • Industrial telecommunications systems knowledge and experience 
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Substantial knowledge and experience with defects and fault rectification, testing and commissioning/decommissioning of network systems

What we offer you:             

At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities. 

Some of our benefits include:

  • Development and growth opportunities.
  • Access to mentoring and development programs.
  • Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
  • Parental leave program and super booster.

About Aurizon.

https://youtu.be/PHESxVZ6dQY

Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets. 

Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture.

At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.

To learn about us and our company values, please visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers

This role is eligible for Network's Refer a Friend Programme. Available to Aurizon employees! If you refer a friend to this role and they are successful in getting the job, you will receive $5,000, and the person you have successfully referred will receive $5,000 *conditions apply. Email Rebecca.montgomery@aurizon.com.au with any questions.

Advertised: 27 Feb 2023