Telecom Lead Technician – LNG Plant Commissioning

C2O Americas; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

C2O Americas is seeking an experienced Telecom Lead Technician to support commissioning activities at a major LNG facility in Southeast Texas. You will lead the installation, testing, and commissioning of telecom systems critical to plant operations and safety.

The role requires strong leadership of field technicians, expertise in fiber optics and structured cabling, and hands-on troubleshooting from drawings to turnover documentation, with a focus on safety and quality during startup and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of telecommunications experience in heavy industrial facilities.
• Experience with LNG commissioning or startup is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of fiber optics, structured cabling, and network infrastructure.
• Experience commissioning PA/GA, CCTV, access control, LAN/WAN, telephone, and radio systems.
• Ability to read telecom drawings, diagrams, and technical docs.
• Proven leadership supervising field technicians and coordinating activities.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.
• TWIC Card required or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise telecom commissioning activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate installation, testing, and troubleshooting of fiber optic networks, structured cabling, and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Commission and validate systems including PA/GA, CCTV, Access Control, LAN/WAN networks, telephone systems, radio communications, and fiber optic systems.
• Review engineering drawings, commissioning procedures, and turnover documentation to ensure quality and compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, vendors, and operations teams to support safe and efficient system startup and handover.
• Perform functional testing, loop checks, system integration, and troubleshooting of telecom equipment.
• Maintain accurate commissioning records, punch lists, and completion documentation.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with project safety requirements, company standards, and client specifications.

Skills

Telecom leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Fiber optic systems

Structured cabling

PA/GA systems

CCTV

Access Control

LAN/WAN networks

Job description

C2O Americas is seeking an experienced Telecom Lead Technician to support commissioning activities at a major LNG facility in Southeast Texas. You will lead the installation, testing, and commissioning of telecom systems critical to plant operations and safety.

The role requires strong leadership of field technicians, expertise in fiber optics and structured cabling, and hands-on troubleshooting from drawings to turnover documentation, with a focus on safety and quality during startup and