Radio Technician

Due to the imminent retirement of one of our radio technicians – who has been with us for more than 25 years – we are seeking a new person to fil this role.

You will be likely to have at least 10 years mobile radio and base station experience in analogue, DMR II, and DMR III, and telemetry systems and equipment. This is a key technical position within our company working in with other technical staff.

The Mount Campbell companies operate in the mobile radio industry with sales, service, and radio network.  We are particularly strong in the Tait and Hytera brands.  We own and operate radio networks across the top of the South Island.  We are a company of 14 people including sales, service, and installers.  We have a strong emphasis on high quality engineering and technical practices.  We get things done. Our team is nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented

 About the role;

Initially the work will comprise programming and configuring mobile radios, bench service work, radio, network implementation, configuring radio network equipment.  Site work is required for new installations, upgrades and repairs and maintenance.  A strong understanding of TCP/IP networking as well as configuring DMR Tier III and Tier II networks and mobile radio.

Essential Skills;

• A solid theoretical understanding of RF systems including system level RF analysis and including link budget analysis and RF combining techniques.
• A solid understanding of TCP/IP networking and addressing
• Ability to carry out first-line electronic bench repair

In addition:

Highest regard for the health and safety of everyone on site, and the public

Excellent communication skills both written and oral and the ability to build strong working relationships

Strong logic in fault finding and problem-solving ability

Full driver’s license

Working at Heights experience and Fall Arrest qualification would be advantageous but not necessary

Enthusiastic ‘can do’ attitude with a strong work ethic

Be healthy and physically fit

Programming and Configuration Customer Equipment;

With the increasingly sophisticated deployment and utilization of mobile radio plant.  The job entails developing a complete understanding of the software features of mobile radio plant and deploying these for clients.

Systems Engineering;

Systems engineering can be broadly divided into:  RF passive components, radio and base band plant, TCP/IP networking plant, and power supply plant.  A strong understanding of the four segments is desirable.

Facilitate systems engineering processes associated with Mount Campbell’s radio networks and systems, including requirements definition, system design, verification and validation and associated documentation.  Particularly in regard to DMR Tier III and DMR Tier II radio networks and inter-site radio linking with TCP/IP.

Our network devices are monitored with SNMP and experience in this would be an advantage (PRTG/Zabbix).

NZ Police Background check will be required for upcoming Public-Safety-Network installation and service tasks.

Applications will be received until we receive and appoint a suitable candidate.