Communication Technician

Energy Transfer LP; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer LP seeks a field communications technician to support operation and maintenance of microwave, VSAT, mobile radios, telephone systems, MAS-RF SCADA, WAN/LAN, and power systems across field facilities.

The role emphasizes compliance with safety standards and procedures, with duties including installation, testing, and documenting results for regulatory compliance; occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience level depends on the job level (C: 0–2 yrs, B: 2–4 yrs, A: 4+ yrs).
• Knowledge of FCC and NEC requirements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate field communications facilities per specs and procedures.
• Install measurement and control facilities and perform maintenance on the systems.
• Troubleshoot, install, and maintain microwave, data acquisition, VSAT, and SCADA equipment.

Skills

FCC/NEC knowledge

Field troubleshooting

Communication facilities knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position performs duties and responsibilities related to the operation and maintenance of Field Communications equipment and systems. Specifically, it provides high-level detailed field technical support of Microwave Radio Systems, VSAT services, mobile radios services, telephone systems, MAS-RF SCADA systems, WAN / LAN, power systems and radio tower facilities. The position maintains operational compliance within applicable specifications, codes, safety standards and operating procedures.

Essential duties and responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The essential job duties for this position are listed below:

• Maintain and operate facilities in compliance with applicable specifications, codes, safety standards and operating procedures.
• Participate in partnership safety program and initiatives.
• Install measurement and control facilities.
• Perform maintenance and problem identification on microwave, data acquisition, mobile radios, VSAT, telephone systems, analog and digital SCADA systems.
• Troubleshoot, install and maintain all telecommunications related equipment.
• Coordinate tower maintenance and any data communications work performed by outside contractors.
• Perform tests and document results to comply with Federal regulations.

Required Education

• High school diploma or GED.

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level

• Level C requires a minimum of 0 - 2 years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience.
• Level B requires a minimum of 2 - 4 years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience.
• Level A requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of applicable FCC, NEC requirements and procedures
• Knowledge of electronic/electrical equipment as they relate to measurement and communication facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• FCC license.
• Microsoft office.
• Some college or technical trade school preferred.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Driving, walking, standing frequently.
• Exposure to adverse weather, cramped conditions and some heavy lifting visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.