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

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.

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 and VOIP), PCs, 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.