Field Telecommunications Commissioning Technician

Kent; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent is seeking a Telecommunications Commissioning Technician for a Commissioning & Startup project in Port Arthur, TX. You will read telecom drawings, perform equipment inspections, and oversee testing of fibre, IP networks and wireless systems.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years' commissioning experience, NFPA70E certification, and familiarity with completions databases and pre-commissioning procedures. Travel is required with project-based work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years Telecommunications commissioning experience.
• Familiar with System Completions database and check sheets.
• Knowledge of best practices for large industrial projects.
• Fully trained in safety subjects (Environment, Safe Operations, Emergency Response, PTW, MOC).
• NFPA 70E trained and certified.
• Experience completing pre/commissioning activities per project procedures.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate HSSE leadership and comply with policies and risk assessments.
• Read and interpret area layouts, block diagrams and telecom drawings.
• Review equipment lists, cable schedules and termination drawings.
• Inspect telecommunication equipment and perform installation checks.
• Test field devices back to host systems (CCTV, PA, access control).
• Configure structured cabling, fibre networks, switches and IP-based networks.
• Install and test telephone systems and Wi‑Fi access points.
• Maintain and use a Completions Management System and punch lists.

Skills

HSSE leadership

Area layouts

Cable schedules

System architecture

Field devices testing

Structured cabling

Fiber networks

IP networks

Telecom equipment testing

Test equipment

Electrical basics

MS Office

Tools

OTDR

Multimeter

Ethernet tester

Microwave gear

Job description

Kent is seeking a Telecommunications Commissioning Technician for a Commissioning & Startup project in Port Arthur, TX. You will read telecom drawings, perform equipment inspections, and oversee testing of fibre, IP networks and wireless systems.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years' commissioning experience, NFPA70E certification, and familiarity with completions databases and pre-commissioning procedures. Travel is required with project-based work.