Telecom Technician or Telecom Technician Senior
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Job Location:
Baton Rouge, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title:Telecom Technician or Telecom Technician Senior
Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
Legal Entity:Entergy Operations Inc.-EOI
*This position will be filled as a Telecommunications Technician or Sr. Telecommunications Technician based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. This is an onsite role in the Baton Rouge LA area*
*Successful completion of the EEITECHtest is required to be considered for this position*
Job Summary/Purpose:
Candidate must have the ability to independently plan and coordinate detailed work activities under general supervision including executing routine to advanced tasks involving the installation configuring networking provisioning and technical support of diverse telecommunications systems and network infrastructure components.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Support and execute telecom network circuit provisioning fault isolation and resolution. Perform installation relocation and modification of system hardware and assist in diagnosing and restoring service during outages.
Experience in Mesh Network Technologies and AMI/DA
Revise and execute work orders accurately efficiently and in a timely manner.
Must be proficient and knowledgeable in IP networking to include ISIS BGP MPLS-TE routing protocols.
Knowledgeable with the operation and analysis of advanced test equipment including Ethernet testers Volt/Ohm meters RF power meters frequency counters communications service monitors optical power meters Transmission Impairment Measurement Test Sets (TIMS) T1 test sets DS3 test sets field service units and Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDRs).
Experienced professional with demonstrated proficiency in the installation testing maintenance repair of Aviat MW Radio systems Motorola 800 Radio systems and Ciena/Nokia/AdtranFiber Transport equipment. Adept in AC/DC power installation and upkeep.
Proficient in the planning layout and execution of assigned tasks with a focus on safety and efficiency. Experienced in supervising crew members providing clear instructions and training team members as needed. Demonstrates strong leadership capabilities when required. Skilled in complex telecommunications circuit provisioning equipment installation and troubleshooting across a wide range of transport and peripheral systems.
Must be available for possible after-hour call outs to address issues.
Minimal Knowledge Skills Experience and Special Qualifications/Education:
Candidate must have a minimum of 4 years of experience in at least two of the following domains: two-way radio system support fiber optic transmission systems microwave radio system support AC/DC power plant maintenance IP networking VLAN MPLS-TE/TP mesh network technologies or Ciena transport equipment utilizing 10X. Alternatively possession of a two-year degree in Electronics Technology or a closely related field is acceptable.
Should possess a minimum of 4 years of experience in a telecommunications Technician role or an equivalent position.
Must have a strong foundation in electronic circuitry electronics theory IP networking MPLS-TE/TP PTP (Precision Time Protocol) SYNC-E Timing and mesh network technologies; must demonstrate operational knowledge of AMI/DA systems Ciena 10X Transport equipment and all aspects of fiber as well. The ability to effectively analyze and resolve complex technical challenges and adapt to a varied workload of non-routine tasks is crucial.
Must be compliant with all company safety policies and all applicable regulatory requirements.
Physical/Personal Qualifications:
Be willing to work under unusual surroundings as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
Candidate must possess the cognitive and physical capabilities required to perform the essential functions of the telecommunications technician role including the strength and endurance necessary for physically demanding tasks encountered in the work environment as circumstances may require.
Applicant is expected to thrive in varied and demanding work settings requiring exceptional observational abilities manual dexterity meticulous attention to detail and a patient approach. Demonstrated capacity for leadership is essential along with the ability to communicate clear and precise instructions thereby building strong working relationships and fostering a collaborative team atmosphere with both superiors and subordinates alike
Any Certificates Licenses etc:
Must maintain a valid drivers license TWIC card or other necessary licenses background checks and identification.
Candidates selected to take the EEITECHtest will be invited via e-mail.*PLEASE MONITOR YOUR SPAM/JUNK EMAIL FOLDER!
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Primary Location: Louisiana-Baton RougeLouisiana : Baton Rouge
Louisiana : New Orleans
Job Function: Information Technology
FLSA Status: Bargaining
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: COMMUN SER
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 121314
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page or see statements below.
EEO Statement:The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race color religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Accessibility:Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant employee or third party on his or her you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please clickhereand provide your name contact number the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
Additional Responsibilities:As a provider of essential services Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours to work in alternate locations and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms outages emergencies or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.
EEI Testing:
One way that Entergy has found to identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs is through pre-employment testing. If this position does require an EEI test the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting. If you are invited to a test session we strongly recommend you review and complete the practice test as well as review the testing brochure for your respective test. The test brochure will give you critical information on the test such as time allocated and numberof questions. Also keep in mind that the actual test is timed; you should practice timing yourself while doing the practice tests. The practice test information and test brochures can be located by going to the EEI website Logon ID: entergy password: practice test (2 words).Travel expenses incurred in connection with EEI testing are non-reimbursable.
In addition to EEI testing there is also Fit-for-Duty testing which will identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs. If this position does require Fit-for-Duty testing the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours to work in alternate locations and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms outages emergencies or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.
Required Experience:
IC
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About Company
Entergy is an integrated energy company that provides electricity to 3 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We power life.
