Job Title: Telecommunications Technician Or Telecommunications Technician Senior
Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
Legal Entity: Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX
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:
Provision and maintain telecom network circuits, including fault isolation and resolution.
Install, troubleshoot, and repair telecommunications hardware and restore service during
outages.
Configure and support mesh network technologies and AMI/DA systems.
Implement and troubleshoot IP networking solutions using ISIS, BGP, and OSPF routing
protocols.
solutions.
power meters, and OTDRs.
Optic transport equipment, including packet switch, DWDM and legacy SONET.
and OPGW.
Perform AC/DC power system installation and maintenance to ensure reliable operation.
Plan and execute assigned tasks with a focus on safety and efficiency.
Supervise and train team members, providing clear instructions and guidance.
Respond to after-hours call-outs to resolve urgent telecommunications issues
Minimal Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Special Qualifications/Education:
Telecom Tech:
1 year of qualified Communications Serviceman 3rd Class or equivalent experience in related
work, having all qualifications of the previous classification.
Must also have one of the following qualifications:
two-way radio system support, fiber optic transmission system support, microwave radio
system support, or AC and DC power plant support, OR
2 year Electronics Technology Degree, OR
Other related degree.
Telecom Tech Sr
2 years as a qualified Communications Serviceman 2nd Class or have equivalent experience in
related work having all qualifications of the Communications Serviceman 2nd Class.
support, fiber optic transmission systems, microwave radio system support, AC/DC power
plant maintenance, IP networking, VLAN, MPLS-TE/TP, mesh network technologies, or Fiber
optic transport technologies.
role or an equivalent position.
MPLS-TE/TP, PTP (Precision Time Protocol), SYNC-E Timing, and mesh network
technologies; must demonstrate operational knowledge of AMI/DA systems, Fiber Optic
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.
requirements.
Physical/Personal Qualifications:
pertaining to this job.
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.
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
Alternatively, possession of a two-year degree in Electronics Technology or a closely
related field is acceptable.
Any Certificates, Licenses, etc.:
background checks, and identification.
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Primary Location: Texas-Beaumont Texas : Beaumont
Job Function : Information Technology
FLSA Status :Nonexempt
Relocation Option:
Union description/code : GTX Transmission
Number of Openings : 1
Req ID: 123323
Travel Percentage :Up to 25%
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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.
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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 number of 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, http://www.eei.org/practicetests , 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.
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