Telemetry & SCADA Technician Apprentice

Jobtailor; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a field technician in California to maintain and repair telemetry, SCADA, and network systems for energy infrastructure. The role requires lighting-fast adaptability, safety focus, and the ability to work with control centers, roam between sites, and handle physically demanding tasks.

Applicants must hold a valid FCC Radiotelephone Operator 1st Class license or GCT1 certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a California driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid FCC Radiotelephone Operator 1st Class license or GCT1 certification.
• California driver's license and ability to work irregular hours.
• Willingness to perform physically demanding tasks and operate in weather extremes.
• Experience with telemetry, SCADA, and network equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and promote safety for yourself and others.
• Keep PG&E's communication systems operational to support business and customer needs.
• Collaborate with Telecommunication Control Center to minimize outages and inform clients.
• Provide timely maintenance and repair of systems.
• Report problems to local management and escalate as needed.
• Install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and replace telemetry equipment.
• Install and maintain pressure, level, and flow instrumentation.
• Install and maintain remote solar systems.
• Install and maintain network routers and switches.
• Maintain comm circuits and equipment related to SCADA and electric protection.

Skills

Telemetry Equipment Installation

Pressure Instrumentation Maintenance

Level Instrumentation Maintenance

Flow Instrumentation Maintenance

Network Router Installation

Network Switch Installation

Comm Circuits Maintenance

Electric Protection Systems Knowledge

Troubleshooting Skills

Repair Skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

FCC Radiotelephone Operator 1st Class License

GCT1 Certification

Tools

PPE

Communication Systems

Telecommunication Control Center

Bucket Trucks

Helicopters

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a field technician in California to maintain and repair telemetry, SCADA, and network systems for energy infrastructure. The role requires lighting-fast adaptability, safety focus, and the ability to work with control centers, roam between sites, and handle physically demanding tasks.

Applicants must hold a valid FCC Radiotelephone Operator 1st Class license or GCT1 certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a California driver’s license.