Communications Engineer: Antarctica at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Requirements:

• A National Diploma or Degree in Electronic or Electrical (light current) or IT Engineering, or relevant comparable qualification, with 3-5 years post qualification experience. 
• Competency in electronic maintenance, diagnostics and repairs with proven faultfinding capabilities.
• Preferably have experience in VSAT satellite systems and microwave systems, IT network management and support (managing a computer network with LINUX servers and routers), HF and VHF 2-way radio equipment and operation, telephone systems (PABX's and VOIP), PC's, fire detection systems, GPS's, general electronic equipment repair.
• The incumbent has to be competent in the use of an oscilloscope, spectrum analyser and other relevant measuring equipment; and be familiar with good workshop practices, correct use of basic workshop tools and an understanding of current work, health and safety policies.
• The incumbent has to be able to work independently with minimal support under
• extreme pressure and without supervision.
• The incumbent must be computer literate, have good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team.

Duties:

• The incumbent will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, fault-finding on and repairs of all the communication services and equipment of our Antarctic Base including the satellite, radio, IT, GPS, alarm and telephone systems.
• Operate cargo handling equipment.
• The incumbent will report to the base engineer and will be part of the technical team, led by the base engineer that has to perform any additional base related technical functions.
• Prepare monthly and annual reports, do stock-takes to order spares and equipment and do other common “non-technical” duties performed by expedition members.