Installation Technician – Weather Stations
Core
Installing, configuring, and commissioning automatic weather stations across Tasmania, replacing old equipment and ensuring data accuracy for government forecasts and emergency services.
Role type
Field Installation Technician (Weather Stations)
Builds
Automatic Weather Station (AWS) network infrastructure
Domain
Meteorology / Climate Monitoring / Field Services
Required skills
Electrical or Electronics certification, site assessment, equipment installation, calibration, fault finding, sensor integration, power system management, telemetry setup, stakeholder liaison, safety compliance
Preferred skills
Solar power systems experience, remote telemetry, field commissioning, working at heights, remote first aid, 4WD operation
Technologies
Weather sensors, enclosures, power systems, batteries, solar arrays, telemetry equipment
Responsibilities
Remove and replace old weather station equipment, perform site readiness assessments and risk identification, install and configure new stations, conduct testing and calibration checks, verify data integrity before handover, troubleshoot defects post-installation, record asset data and complete reports, coordinate site access with landholders and stakeholders
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC