Apprentice Communication Technician

Jobtailor

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a field technician in California to maintain and repair telemetry, SCADA, and network systems for energy infrastructure. The role requires lighting-fast adaptability, safety focus, and the ability to work with control centers, roam between sites, and handle physically demanding tasks.

Applicants must hold a valid FCC Radiotelephone Operator 1st Class license or GCT1 certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a California driver’s license.

Qualifications

Must have a High School diploma or equivalent.
Valid FCC Radiotelephone Operator 1st Class license or GCT1 certification.
California driver's license and ability to work irregular hours.
Willingness to perform physically demanding tasks and operate in weather extremes.
Experience with telemetry, SCADA, and network equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work safely and promote safety for yourself and others.
Keep PG&E's communication systems operational to support business and customer needs.
Collaborate with Telecommunication Control Center to minimize outages and inform clients.
Provide timely maintenance and repair of systems.
Report problems to local management and escalate as needed.
Install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and replace telemetry equipment.
Install and maintain pressure, level, and flow instrumentation.
Install and maintain remote solar systems.
Install and maintain network routers and switches.
Maintain comm circuits and equipment related to SCADA and electric protection.

Skills

Telemetry Equipment Installation

Pressure Instrumentation Maintenance

Level Instrumentation Maintenance

Flow Instrumentation Maintenance

Network Router Installation

Network Switch Installation

Comm Circuits Maintenance

Electric Protection Systems Knowledge

Troubleshooting Skills

Repair Skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

FCC Radiotelephone Operator 1st Class License

GCT1 Certification

Tools

PPE

Communication Systems

Telecommunication Control Center

Bucket Trucks

Helicopters

Job description

Work safely and promote safety for yourself and others
Keep PG&E's communication systems operational to support both business and communication networks needed to provide electricity to our customers
Work with our Telecommunication Control Center to ensure that outages are minimized, and clients are informed through a clearance process
Provide maintenance and repair of these systems in a timely and professional manner
Report problems to local management and elevate issues as need be
Learn to install, calibrate, troubleshoot & replace various telemetry equipment to maintain the integrity of our canals and power houses
Learn to Install and maintain pressure, level & flow instrumentation
Learn to install and maintain remote solar system
Learn to install and maintain network routers and switches
Learn to install and maintain comm circuits and equipment related to SCADA and electric protection

Requirements

Possess a valid FCC-Federal Communications Commission Radiotelephone Operator 1st Class license OR GCT1 certification through Electronics Technicians Association, ETA
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must possess a High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
Must possess a valid California Driver's License
Ability to work in all types of weather extremes
Ability to drive safely in all weather and road conditions
Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays
Must be able to lift 100 pounds a minimum of one time a day
Must be able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Must be able to work with and/or around helicopters, bucket trucks and substations
Must be able to climb towers and be comfortable with heights which may exceed 200 feet
Able and willing to perform physical activities as mentioned in the job posting (with accommodation, if required)
Able and willing to work in, with and around water
Work around poison oak, snakes, spiders, and insects.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in maintaining and repairing communication systems, including telemetry equipment, pressure, level, and flow instrumentation, as well as network routers and switches. Holds relevant certifications and licenses, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

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