Electrician

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The opportunity

• ​​​​​​Join CSIRO - Australia's National Science and Innovation Agency
• Lead installations and maintenance for complex antenna and power systems
• Work at the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex!

The Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex (CDSCC) supports ground-based spacecraft telecommunications as part of the National Aeronautic Space Administration (NASA) Deep Space Network (DSN), under contractual arrangements between the NASA and Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). For more information on CDSCC, please visit: http://www.cdscc.nasa.gov

Join CSIRO as an Electrical Technician, where you'll be at the forefront of installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex antenna and building power systems. You'll mentor apprentices, oversee routine maintenance, and handle high-voltage switchgear coordination. From fault diagnosis and system commissioning to managing external contractors and responding to incidents, your role will be impactful.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring smooth operation of power and HVAC systems, and support projects with high voltage switching.

Added benefits of working at CDSCC:

• Hassle-free commuting with transportation provided to and from site from within suburban Canberra area.
• Access to an onsite gym with instructor-led classes twice a week.
• Convenient lunch options with an onsite canteen.

Your duties will include:

• Perform maintenance and fault repair on power and HVAC systems:
• Supervise and mentor apprentices
• Perform fault diagnosis of complex systems and installation/commissioning of Complex systems
• Supervision of external routine maintenance contractors on site
• Respond to faults, complaints and incident reports
• Liaising with internal and external customers and staff.
• Use established reporting tools and procedures to provide reports, as requested to the Facilities Team Leader
• Write HV switching sheets and conduct HV switching to support projects and scheduled maintenance as required

Location: Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex (CDSCC) Tidbinbilla, ACT 

Salary: AU$86,737 - AU$113,979 plus 15.4% superannuation, plus $128.66 weekly site allowance and $50.54 weekly Electricians Licence Allowance 

Tenure: Indefinite

Reference: 97870

To be considered you will need:

• Education/Qualifications: Electrical Trade Qualification
• Other Certifications:  ACT Drivers Licence, White card, working with asbestos certification, Working with Silica-dust certification
• 3 years’ experience working in an industrial type of maintenance or operations environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office products

Desirable Criteria:

• Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with switching and co-ordination of high voltage switchgear 
• Ability to undertake Working at Heights and Confined Spaces Training
• EWP and forklift Licence
• Working knowledge of Maximo and/or SAP business management systems.
• Due to the nature of the site, knowledge of international Electrical voltages/frequencies and wiring standards.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements. As this site works directly with NASA and JPL, the successful applicant will be required to obtain an Export Administration Regulations (EAR) clearance/approval.

Flexible working arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications close

13 November 2024, 11:00pm AEDT