IT Integration Communication Specialist III | Utility

Summary

IT Integration Communication Specialist II / III Utility

Are you ready to help build and maintain the communication systems that power reliable energy delivery As an IT Integration Communication Specialist youll play a key role in ensuring the seamless installation testing and optimization of network and communication assets across our utility infrastructure.

This role is ideal for a technical professional who enjoys working hands-on in the field solving complex challenges and ensuring that every systemfrom design to deploymentsupports the reliability and performance our customers depend on.

What your day would be like:

• Install configure test and commission communication systems and technical assets that support utility operations.
• Identify design deficiencies and provide solutions including redesigns and field modifications.
• Monitor system performance and ensure projects meet quality safety and operational standards.
• Coordinate with engineering teams and 3rd-party vendors to resolve escalated issues quickly and effectively.
• Document work provide feedback on design improvements and support continuous process enhancements.
• Participate in on-site testing troubleshooting and validation of communication integrations.

Who were looking for:

• Technical Expert: Strong understanding of communication infrastructure network hardware and field installation practices.
• Problem Solver: Skilled at diagnosing issues implementing corrective actions and optimizing system performance.
• Collaborative Partner: Works effectively with engineers contractors and vendors to achieve project goals.
• Detail-Oriented Professional: Committed to safety accuracy and compliance with utility standards.
• Adaptable & Resourceful: Thrives in dynamic environments and brings solutions that keep operations running smoothly.

Minimum Requirements

IT Integration Communication Specialist II / III Utility

• Equivalent to a high school diploma and experience troubleshooting and repairing metering and control systems
• PLUS five (5) years related experience.
• Ability to work on all types of supervisory equipment used by APS.
• Understand the functionality of control schematics.
• Ability to travel statewide work outdoors and work overtime.
• Demonstrated experience in substation design concepts/practices relating to substation control and communication equipment needed to back haul substation telemetry.
• A thorough understanding of protection metering and control concepts.
• The ability to apply and solve mathematical formulas using algebra and trigonometry.
• Familiarity with electronic circuit fundamentals.
• Demonstrated personal computer skills including working knowledge of both hardware fundamentals and software applications.

Major Accountabilities

1) Under limited supervision install assemble design repairs adjust test and turn up telecommunications equipment such as wired and wireless telecommunications systems devices microwave IP Networks Radio Frequency (RF) Communications systems Voice & Data communications VoIP Cameras Wi-Fi fiber optics WAN/FAN/LAN technologies all of which make up the Next Generation Network.
2) Troubleshoots and design repairs on a wide variety of computer aided telecommunications devices such as Portable/Mobile and Radio Repeaters radio dispatch consoles electronic and electro-mechanical equipment SCADA systems Fiber DWDM telemetry and GPS systems wired and wireless network equipment. Regularly use diagnostic software for localizing equipment and system problems specialized testing equipment such as communications analyzers digital oscilloscopes Radio Service Monitors digital multimeters cable verifier spectrum analyzers frequency counters RF power meters OTDR and DS1-DS3 testers.
3) Install test and turn up Carrier Class Digital Microwave (MW) and Radio Frequency (RF) Data Link equipment.
4) Operate 4X4 vehicle on primitive roads where extremes of desert heat and high-altitude snow and/or ice may be encountered.
5) Endcircuit testing and verification across multiple media platforms. IE fiber microwave and copper.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energys Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810) the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774) or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively U.S. Export Control Laws). Therefore some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person which is defined as a U.S. Citizen a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder) a Political Asylee or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Pinnacle West) maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal state and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include but not be limited to recruiting hiring promoting compensating reassigning demoting transferring laying off recalling terminating employment and training for all positions without regard to race color religion disability age national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation marital status protected veteran status or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity regulatory requirements and applicable laws.