Communication Technician

Job Title

This position that performs duties and responsibilities related to the operation and maintenance of Field Communications equipment and systems.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The essential job duties for this position are listed below:

• Maintain and operate facilities in compliance with applicable specifications, codes, safety standards and operating procedures.
• Participate in partnership safety program and initiatives.
• Install measurement and control facilities.
• Perform maintenance and problem identification on microwave, data acquisition, mobile radios, VSAT, telephone systems, analog and digital SCADA systems.
• Troubleshoot, install and maintain all telecommunications related equipment.
• Coordinates tower maintenance and any data communications work performed by outside contractors.
• Performs tests and document results to comply with Federal regulations.

Required Education:

• High school diploma or GED.

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:

• Level C requires a minimum of 0 - 2 years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience.
• Level B requires a minimum of 2 - 4 years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience.
• Level A requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of applicable FCC, NEC requirements and procedures
• Knowledge of electronic/electrical equipment as they relate to measurement and communication facilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• FCC license.
• Microsoft office.
• Some college or technical trade school preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Driving, walking, standing frequently.
• Exposure to adverse weather, cramped conditions and some heavy lifting Visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.