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Meridian Technologies

Telecom Technician 1

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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What they do

An Electrical Substation or Relay Repairer works at an electrical substation and operates equipment that controls the flow of electricity. Maintains and repairs relays or switches in a system that allows electricity from a power station to travel through the substation out to the distribution system and to customers.

$78,646 / year median in Indiana

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Title:
Telecom Technician 1
Location:
Plainfield, IN Contract duration: 12-month contract, possibility of extension or conversion
Description :
Field Technician that works in the field doing maintenance, construction and support for all Telecom infrastructure. Responsibilities
  • Read and understand Project Installation Instructions. (Understand system and component level impact)
  • Confer directly with Engineering and/or Project Managers on project details and related issues
  • Communicate with NOC and Customers before performing installation work that may cause outages or system alarms
  • Communicate and document project status to management and any problems encountered the project instructions, equipment, or system with Engineering
  • Work with the project manager, architects, and other team members to define metrics and performance goals for the network solution.
Qualifications:
  • Basic Networking background with IPv4 Physical Link, Data Link, and Routing
  • Basic understanding and experience with use of TBERT and ethernet testing
  • Be proficient with the use of numerous specialized test equipment including
OTDR, DS1/DS3
Tests, DC Plant Load Banks, DC Load Bank Resistance Testing, SONET OC3/OC12/OC48, Ethernet Testing, RF Spectrum Analyzer, RF Service Monitors, RF Power Meters, RF Frequency Counters and Fiber Splicing Equipment
  • RF understanding including attenuation, antenna gain, microwave dish beam pattern, transmission lines, waveguide, connector types, Inter-Modulation Interference, and Outside Interference
  • Experience with DC power systems including 24VDC, -48VDC, Power over Ethernet (POE), and 130
VDC Additional Information:
  • The Telecom Technician does require work activities in special areas where exposure to injury increases greatly.
These specific work activities include the following: o Working in heavy construction areas (Power Plant and Substation Construction Projects) o Working on low-voltage AC powered equipment o Working on high-voltage DC power equipment o Working in and around highly energized switchyards, distribution lines, transmission towers and transmission lines o Working in road-highway work zones o Use of power tools such as saws and drills o Working outside with exposure to insects and bees o Use of hand tools such as screw drivers, hammers, wire and cable strippers o Exposure to Radio Frequency signal o Working in and around Class IIB lasers Screening questions: Do you now or in the future require sponsorship (e.g. H-1B)?
Y/N EEO and ADA Statement:
Consulting Solutions and its family of companies is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at: requests@consultingsolutions.com
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person