Instrument / Electronics Technician

The Opportunity

Are you enthusiastic and eager to learn? Do you enjoy a work balance that is hands-on yet technical and science-oriented?

We have a career-changing opportunity waiting for you in Hydrographics – an industry that combines science, engineering, the environment, data management and cutting-edge technology with the largest Australian Hydrographics team.

The successful candidate will receive extensive in-house training and one on one mentoring as part of your career development plan:

• Advanced Life Support First Aid course.
• In house systems, equipment, and role specific technical training.
• One-on-one mentoring.

Trainee to intermediate experience level preferred. Salary and role adjustments considered for applicants with experience that are looking for change with assured confidentiality throughout the recruitment process.

There is high potential for international travel to remote Pacific Islands for the right candidate.

The Day to Day

A diverse and challenging role focused on the design, build, assembly, and configuration of environmental monitoring systems, supplied to ALS offices around Australia as well as direct supply to external clients. All with the support of your 1-1 mentor!

• Design, manufacture and testing of automated monitoring systems.
• Wiring, soldering, and assembly of terminals and 12V control panels.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation.
• Provide technical support to field staff, project teams and clients.
• Perform general technical and administrative duties.
• Project management and procurement.
• Potential for overseas travel for field installation of monitoring stations.

The Essentials

• A minimum of year 12 secondary education with abilities in Science, English and Mathematics desirable.
• A competent level of computer skill is expected, together with practical and technical aptitude.
• A strong work ethic, initiative, and the ability to work as part of a team, as well as with limited supervision.
• Ability to use hand and power tools to fabricate and fitout instrument panels.
• An interest in telemetry communications, satellite, 4G, IoT would be beneficial.
• An interest or experience in datalogger coding/programming (CRBasic) would be beneficial.
• Experience using AutoCAD would be beneficial.
• Experienced in a similar workplace or industry is desirable, but not essential.
• Appropriate Trade and/or Tertiary qualification is desirable, but not essential.

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence. 

At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us. 

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request. 

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

How to apply

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