Job Summary:
Senior Communications Technician will provide regional telecommunications field support across a large geographic area. The role requires independence, direct support for projects, preventive maintenance, fault isolation, 24‑hour on‑call support, and first‑level training of field operations personnel.
Responsibilities:
Installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of communication systems including voice, data, SCADA, video, microwave, satellite and supporting infrastructure.
Assist project group with implementation of project‑related systems.
Direct local contractors engaged in installation and maintenance of telecommunications systems.
Provide first‑level training to field operations personnel.
Act as first‑level liaison between field operations and the IT organization.
Drive field standards and provide feedback to the communications engineering team.
Provide 24x7 on‑call support.
Travel up to 50% of the time.
Qualifications: High school degree or G.E.D. required.
Associate’s degree in Electronics or 7 years of equivalent experience in the field of Electronics required.
FCC license preferred.
Network certification such as CCNA is a plus.
7+ years experience in installation/maintenance of telecommunications systems, including wireless data systems, SCADA, and LAN cabling, required.
Proven experience with phone system and microwave communications systems installation and maintenance a plus.
Ability to use test equipment and software to support field telecommunications systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to work independently of direct supervision and prioritize assigned activities.
Ability to interact with internal and external teams or clients to solve problems.
Physical ability to work in an outdoor environment and safely operate a motor vehicle.
Location & Travel
Corpus Christi, Texas. Travel up to 50% of the time.
