Smart Meter Field Technician
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Job Location:
Broadmeadows - Australia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Who We Are
Zinfra is a leading partner in the design build operation and maintenance of Australias energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering a $1B portfolio annuallythe work we do is essential to bringing energy to our communities safely and reliably while powering the nations energy a diverse workforce of more than 2300 we expertly deliver our services across Australia.
About the role
As an AMI Field Technician (Smart Meter Technician) youll play a vital role in maintaining and supporting the performance of the AMI smart meter network. Your key responsibility will be to identify investigate diagnose and rectify communication faults to ensure the accurate and reliable operation of smart meters across the network.
Youll also work closely with customers and other stakeholders to gain access to metering locations perform meter reads and install or replace hardware as required.
Key Responsibilities include
- Attend to faulty meters to diagnose faults and track issues through to completion of works
- Identify any patterns associated with repetitive faults and proposes solutions
- Installation of external antennas
- Issuing work orders to external contractors
- Update of systems utilising a variety of specialist software packages
- Participate in work group meetings site meetings audits and training as required
About You
The successful applicant will have worked in a similar role in a live electrical environment have the ability to manage workload across geographically diverse data networks and have excellent communication skills in order to communicate effectively with internal &/external stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of wireless IP communications and protocols in order to diagnose faults in wireless IP networks and working knowledge of radio communications systems
- Previous experience working with avariety of specialist software packages (i.e. UIQ SAP MS Suite etc)
- Experience working around various brands of electricity meters
- Diploma or Degree in Information Systems or equivalate.
- Australian drivers licence
- Construction Induction (white/blue) card
- ESI worker card
- Cable Provider licence with Fibre Coax Structured endorsements (highly desirable)
- A Grade Electrician (highly desirable)
Why you should work for us
What we do matters. Delivering safe and reliable energy makes a difference to peoples lives across our country every single day. We are proud to keep Australia connected while preparing the nation for a renewable future.
Our people are our energy source. We offer meaningful benefits and rewards including being a certified family-friendly workplaceflexible work arrangements various leave benefits career development pathwaysa wellbeing program and more.
We also championequal opportunity employment with commitments to gender equity and First Nations representation. We welcome applications from people of all culturally diverse group all ages differing abilities the LGBTIQ community neurodiverse individuals and those with multiple or intersecting identities.
We believe Zinfra is a great place to belongbut dont just take our word for it; hear our team members share what working at Zinfra means to them.
Recruitment Process
During our recruitment process you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical reference checks and a national police check.
Notice to Third Parties:Zinfra does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Computer Hardware
- Customer Service
- Hand Tools
- Computer Networking
- Field Service
- POS
- Windows
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Service Technician Experience
- Merchandising
- Project Coordination
- Troubleshooting
