Telecoms Technician - Field & Systems Expert

American Electric Power; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Telecom Technician B in the United States to perform installation, testing, maintenance, and inspection of telecom equipment and systems. You will gain knowledge of telecom technologies, procedures, and business partner requirements while following safety rules and NERC CIP.

This role involves intermediate to advanced tasks, documentation, and on-the-job training for higher levels.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2-year technical degree or military training in related tech.
• Minimum 5 years of technical work experience with telecom/electronics.
• Equivalent knowledge to Telecom Technician C required for internal candidates.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, and document telecom equipment and systems at intermediate to advanced levels.
• Troubleshoot and repair electronic and optical equipment and infrastructure.
• Maintain records, drawings, and data for all work performed.
• Read and update electrical prints and asset records related to telecom tech.
• Assist in training and guiding junior staff as needed.

Skills

Telecom knowledge

Safety compliance

Reading prints

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree or 2-year technical degree in electrical/electronic technology

Tools

SCADA systems

Fiber optics

Test equipment

RF systems

P25 radios

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a Telecom Technician B in the United States to perform installation, testing, maintenance, and inspection of telecom equipment and systems. You will gain knowledge of telecom technologies, procedures, and business partner requirements while following safety rules and NERC CIP.

This role involves intermediate to advanced tasks, documentation, and on-the-job training for higher levels.