Telecommunications Technician - Antartica

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

• Unique opportunity to live and work in the Southern most remote region of the world
• Fixed term for 14 months, including 12 months at Scott Base 
• Work 48 hours over 6 days 
• Food, accommodation and safety/wet weather gear provided

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Our Energy & Utilities business is seeking a Telecommunications Service Technician  to spend one year at Scott Base in Antarctica. This is a fixed term position, including thorough training in Christchurch before you leave for Antarctica for 12 months. In this role, you will maintain and service all Antarctica NZ Telecommunications systems and equipment, keeping them within in operational standards. You will diagnose faults and breakdowns, as well as complete planned maintenance and service tasks, maintaining an appropriate level of communication spares and an up to date register of equipment.  

As part of the small, close knit team at Scott Base you will also be involved in general base tasks. You will be working 6 days per week, 48 hours per week. 

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

• Broad experience in all aspects of working with Telecommunications:  mobile, copper and fibre cable, UHF/VHF.
• Minimum Level 3 NZQA Telecommunications or equivalent or 3 years similar experience in the industry
• Ability to use jointing and fault-finding equipment
• Knowledgeable with reading and interpreting plans
• Adaptability – you are going to Antarctica! This isn’t a standard 9-5 role and will require someone who is open to new experiences, and a completely different work environment.

As part of the role, you will have to undertake a full in-depth pre-employment medical, therefore we are seeking candidates who are physically fit and healthy. You will also be required to compete and pass a drug test and Ministry of Justice criminal check prior to starting employment.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation 

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply 

Please submit your application online via the advertisement – email applications will not be accepted.