Senior Telecommunications Technician

TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company; Cayce (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Telecommunications Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves maintaining telecommunications systems, providing technical support, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will be responsible for installing and troubleshooting equipment, working with fiber optics, and responding to service outages. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in various environments, including outdoor settings. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in a thriving sector.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong background in telecommunications and technical support.
• Experience with fiber optics and various data circuits is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of installations and configurations while ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Provide technical support and install transport equipment for MPLS networks.

Skills

SolarWinds – NPM and NCM

Experience with Nokia transport equipment

Experience with Ciena transport equipment

Commissioning and troubleshooting DWDM systems

Working knowledge of fiber circuits

Termination and troubleshooting of various cabling types

Knowledge of fiber terminations

Experience with DC plant systems

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Associate degree

Job description

Job Title: Senior Telecommunications Technician

Duration: 12 Months Contract with possible extension

Location: Cayce, SC

Quick description of the role or project story (What this role will be doing):

• Maintain accurate records of installations, configurations, repairs, and maintenance activities.
• Ensure all work complies with telecommunications regulations and standards.
• Provide technical support and guidance to users, often involving customer service during field visits.
• Installing and wiring routers/switches, coordinating for configuration and troubleshooting.
• Install and provision of transport equipment and ethernet services supporting MPLS network.
• Electrical/Electronic background and SCADA knowledge are a plus.
• Testing, deployment, and documentation supporting system upgrades, patches, and maintenance window activities.
• Respond to system and service outages as well as storm/disaster support.
• Participate in maintenance window cutovers and system grooms.
• Effectively identify and utilize the proper resources to develop solutions and devise new approaches to problems encountered in work assignments.
• Exposure to cold, heat, loud noise, and energized wires up to 25%.
• Outdoor work up to 25%.
• Travel 51-75%.
• Office work up to 25%.
• May require some travel with overnight stays and additional hours, holiday, and/or weekend work for project completion or to meet deadlines - will be based on project needs.
• Working knowledge of fiber circuits, MPLS, and other LAN/WAN data circuits.
• Skilled in the termination and troubleshooting of various cabling types to include fiber.
• Knowledge of fiber terminations, data circuits, 48V and 135Vdc power plants.
• Experience with DC plant systems, LAN and wireless testing, fiber optic test equipment, and various cabling types.
• Familiarity with cable identification, terminating cables, and Channel Banks.
• Prioritize safety, environmental consciousness, and attention to detail.

What are the top (at least 3 if possible) “must have” skill sets (technical/functional) which are required?

• SolarWinds – NPM and NCM.
• Experience with Nokia and Ciena transport equipment.
• Commissioning and troubleshooting DWDM systems.

What education and certifications/licensures are required?

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Associate degree and 3 years of related work experience or military experience with 5 years of related experience may be accepted.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology and Engineering

Industries

Telecommunications, Electric Power Generation, and Engines and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing