Environmental Field Technician

About the role

4T is an environmental and technical company supplying, installing and maintaining automatic stations that monitor streams, dams and storages for flow, flooding and water quality, as well as automatic weather stations. It is looking for Environmental Field Technicians to join its instrumentation team, working full time or part time. Training is provided internally, and tertiary qualifications are not necessary.

Key responsibilities

• Supply, install and maintain automated monitoring equipment and instruments in the field
• Operate and maintain field testing equipment to Australian Standards
• Record field observations according to 4T procedures and maintain computer records of field and equipment data
• Install, maintain and upgrade automated systems and organise work plans to meet project goals and timelines
• Communicate with team members, site managers and stakeholders, and support other field team members
• Follow site-specific standards and contribute to company policies and procedures

Required profile

• Experience in extended outdoor work and fit for field work in Queensland
• Practical approach, strong work ethic and team commitment
• Ability to be mobile, including overnight stays of up to a week
• Unrestricted working rights in Australia and a driver's licence (P plates OK)
• Mine or industrial experience is an advantage

Required skills

• Basic Office 365 applications (Word, Excel as a minimum)
• Element of programming for automatic stations and instruments
• Workplace health and safety awareness

What we offer

• Career progression within a growing team
• Internal training and mentorship, with possible support for formal qualifications
• A family-friendly, award-winning company focused on natural resource management

To apply, send your CV and cover letter by email to the employer.