Telecommunications Tech A job - Duke Energy - Terre Haute, IN

Duties:

Under supervision, to handle or perform limited assignments requiring constructing, installing, testing, troubleshooting, adjusting, calibrating, repairing or maintaining the electronic, electrical and mechanical equipment used to provide communications for the Company; to make use of available test equipment in properly analyzing correct and incorrect equipment operation; to aid in the training and instructing of other employees; to investigate complaints of high levels of and survey existing levels of radio frequency interference and electromagnetic interference; and to perform other related work or other work that is assigned.

• As outlined above, to perform work assignments in connection with communications equipment which include, but are not limited to, mechanical controls, DC signal amplitude, polarity and switching controls; AC signal controls; power supplies; transmission links; oscillators; mixers; amplifiers; filters, detectors; multiplexers; multipliers; couplers; regulators; sensors; protectors; limiters; matchers; isolators; combiners; encoders; decoders; modulators; demodulators; relays; switchers; transmission lines, antennae; transducers; mechanical support and packaging; internal components and external peripheral equipment as found in microwave, voice radio, coded and control radio, carrier, data transmission, test equipment, telephone equipment and other equipment.

• Perform a variety of related work such as record keeping, logging, preparing routine and special reports, initiating parts and supply requests, preparing equipment for outside vendor repair or calibration, maintaining print files and maintaining manufacturers instruction and schematic files.

• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean, working, orderly and safe condition. Check and maintain safety and first aid equipment and supplies. Observe for and correct or report unsafe conditions and practices. Attend scheduled safety meetings and participate in practices required by the Safety Section. Become familiar with and abide by rules in the Safety Manual and other special procedures prescribed by the Company.

• Maintain personal knowledge or FCC Rules and Regulations pertaining to Company communications and harmful interference regulations.

• Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge and prepare for advancement by becoming familiar with communications equipment and systems, practices and engineering standards, and attending various related schools, seminars and training sessions.

• Be familiar with the operation of equipment that interfaces with the telecommunications system such as automated data, protective relay, telephone equipment and power system equipment.

• Be familiar with the operations procedures of the departments with which we interface such as the Power Department’s General Switching Instructions.

Qualifications

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Basic/Required Qualifications:

• Must meet qualifications of Telecommunications Technician “B” plus three years experience as a Telecommunications Technician “B” or equivalent.

• Must be observant, analytical, accurate and reliable.

• Must have ability and knowledge to read and understand logic drawings, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings and mechanical drawings.

• Must have knowledge of theory and operation of communications equipment. Equipment/Systems include Fiber Optics, Microwave (SONET, DWDM, DS0 up to OC-192), Telephone Systems & Associated Physical Infrastructure (PBXs, subscriber sets, wiring, Network Interfaces), Wireless Systems (Two-way radio, paging, SCADA), Data Network, and common equipment including Antenna Networks (Towers, feedlines, combiners, duplexers), Power Equipment (emergency generators, batteries, inverters, UPS, transfer panels) and Grounding systems.

• Must have ability to properly use tools and test equipment used to install, test, analyze, align, repair and calibrate communications equipment. Test equipment includes OTDR, Spectrum Analyzer, RF Service Monitor, Optical Power and Source Meters, Battery Load Bank, Battery Measurement, DS1/DS3 Test Sets.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders and steps in all types of Duke facilities including Power plants, office buildings, and remote sites. Outside work required in all types of weather.

• Must be able to participate in Service Watch duties. Some overtime and weekend work required.

• Must have valid Indiana Motor Vehicle License.

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain DOT drivers health card and a CDL license.

• Two year degree in electronics or equivalent certification approved by the Company.