Senior Telecom Technician: Network & Field Systems

Entergy Corporation; Broussard (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Corporation is seeking a Senior Telecommunications Technician to independently plan and coordinate complex telecom infrastructure tasks. The role covers installation, configuration, networking, provisioning, and technical support of diverse systems while adhering to safety and reliability standards.

The candidate will install and maintain telecom circuits, troubleshoot hardware, configure IP networking, MPLS-TE/TP, and mesh networks, and mentor junior technicians.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to independently plan and coordinate detailed work activities.
• Experience with installation, configuring, networking, provisioning and technical support of telecom systems.

Responsibilities

• Provision and maintain telecom network circuits, including fault isolation and resolution.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair telecommunications hardware and restore service during outages.
• Configure and support mesh network technologies and AMI/DA systems.
• Implement and troubleshoot IP networking solutions using ISIS, BGP, and OSPF.
• Implement and troubleshoot MPLS-TE/TP, Private Line Ethernet and other networking solutions.
• Operate and interpret results from advanced test equipment such as Ethernet testers, RF power meters, and OTDRs.
• Install, test, and repair microwave radio systems, 800 MHz LMR radio systems, and Fiber Optic transport equipment, including packet switch, DWDM and legacy SONET.
• Perform splicing on fiber optic cables, including armored underground cable, overhead ADSS, and OPGW.
• Perform AC/DC power system installation and maintenance to ensure reliable operation.
• Plan and execute assigned tasks with a focus on safety and efficiency.
• Supervise and train team members, providing clear instructions and guidance.
• Respond to after-hours call-outs to resolve urgent telecommunications issues.

Skills

IP networking

MPLS-TE/TP

Mesh networks

Fiber optic systems

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

2-year Electronics Technology degree

Tools

Ethernet testers

OTDRs

RF power meters

DWDM equipment

Job description

Entergy Corporation is seeking a Senior Telecommunications Technician to independently plan and coordinate complex telecom infrastructure tasks. The role covers installation, configuration, networking, provisioning, and technical support of diverse systems while adhering to safety and reliability standards.

The candidate will install and maintain telecom circuits, troubleshoot hardware, configure IP networking, MPLS-TE/TP, and mesh networks, and mentor junior technicians.