Field Engineer Technician

ESPO Corporation

Dallas (TX)

Remote

USD 34,440 - 48,216

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health and Dental Insurance

401k

Job summary

A technical staffing company is seeking a Field Engineer Technician for a 6-month contract in Dallas, TX. The position requires 100% travel within the Central/Southwest region and involves fieldwork in various weather conditions. Candidates must have a high school diploma and experience in electronics. This role offers competitive pay between $25-$35 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package upon hire.

Qualifications

Able to work in extreme weather conditions.
Capable of lifting at least 50 pounds.
Must meet customer security requirements.

Responsibilities

Support site preparation for contractor installation.
Test and troubleshoot electrical components.
Install and repair various wire types and components.

Skills

Advanced electronics training

Testing, repairing, troubleshooting electronics

Basic Microsoft suite

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

Base pay range: $25.00/hr - $35.00/hr. This range is provided by ESPO Corporation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Job Title: Field Engineer Technician

Duration: 6 month contract (possible contract to hire)

Pay Rate Range: $25-35/hr approx.

Wage Determination rate (base pay) will be based on home county. Travel is 100% (remote) with per diem. H&W Rate: $4.93/hr (paid in addition to hourly pay for the first 40 hours each week). Schedule: Mon-Fri, ~7am-4pm. 100% field work in the CENTRAL US/SOUTHWEST region (Texas to Canada area).

Per Diem is offered for all travel. Location details: 100% field work in the Central/Southwest region.

Potential Work Activities

Support site preparation for contractor installation of racks, ranging from wall mount racks to multiple racks per site.
Provide critical power circuits and grounding as specified in the Engineering Package.
Provide essential power convenience outlet circuits for alternating racks.
Mount 4’x4’ Fire Rated Plywood for future mounting of Support Equipment.
Installation of NAS Voice Recorder (NVR) cabling and monitors.
Installation of Intellectual Property Value Chains (IPVCS) cabling and monitors.
Installation of Air-to-Ground Protocol Converter (APC) cabling, cards, and monitors.
Support the installation of new cable trays and conduits as required for racks, cables, NVR, IPVCS, APC, and Telecommunications Infrastructure Replacement (TIR), including Remote (RTIR), installations.
Install a separate path for fiber at each site, with specific requirements provided by the local FAA POC.
Support site preparation for LTE antenna installation on roofs, ensuring paths for antenna cables are established.
Support general installation and construction efforts, including redlines. Drafting personnel will convert redlines into as-built documents.
Remove and repair or replace components, wires, wire bundles, terminal blocks, and/or connectors.
Solder, splice, or install/repair various wire types including coaxial, shielded, solid, and stranded wires.
Test and troubleshoot electrical components by applying the theory of operation of transistors, solid state components, integrated circuits, motors, servos, power transmissions, and other electrical devices utilizing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, color codes, publications, and other technical data.
Troubleshoot, repair, align, and calibrate audio equipment and voice communication systems to the component level, utilizing schematics and test equipment.
Schedule performance verification with the FAA TOR to ensure equipment is properly adjusted and ready for flight inspection or operational use.
Install sensors, wires, cabling, computers, radios, and satellites in an unpredictable, fast-paced environment in all weather conditions.
Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Requirements

High school diploma is required.
Work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, etc.).
Lift at least 50 pounds.
Basic Microsoft suite, Internet, and E-mail.
Must be able to meet customer security requirements (moderate to high risk). A background check by federal authorities will be performed.
Must be able to travel up to 100% within the Central Service Area.

Desired Skills

Advanced electronics training from institutions such as junior college, military service, or trade school training.
5+ years’ experience with testing, repairing, troubleshooting, and installation of Fiber Optics, other Radio Control Systems (RCE) and other complex electronics equipment.
Maintain, repair, troubleshoot, modify, and install various types of electronic equipment and related devices.
Applies technical knowledge of electronics principles to determine malfunctions and improvements in circuitry or installation specifications.

Company

ESPO Corporation
www.espocorp.com
630-789-2525
View all open jobs at www.espocorp.com/jobs

Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965

ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after satisfying waiting periods. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please contact us directly.

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