Field Communications Technician – IT & Substation Systems

FirstEnergy Corp

Williamsport (MD)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 85,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Pension plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp is seeking a Communications Technician to install, test, configure, and maintain IT telecommunications equipment across substation networks. You will work with fiber optic, microwave, MAS radio systems and related circuits, ensuring safety and reliability.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, on-call support, documenting procedures, reviewing engineering drawings, and coordinating with vendors and other teams to support outage recovery and network integrity.

Qualifications

Associate's degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering Technology or 2 years related experience.
Experience with telecommunications networks, SCADA, and remote terminals preferred.
Ability to read engineering drawings and electrical schematics to plan work.

Responsibilities

Install, test, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair telecom systems and devices.
Respond to after-hours calls and participate in on-call rotations.
Review engineering drawings for accuracy and update field changes.
Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to schedule activities.
Create as-built documentation and maintain safety at all times.
Travel to various sites for maintenance and project work.