Telecom Technician 1/Telecom Technician 2/Telecom Technician 3

Position Overview

BHE GT&S has an exciting opportunity as a Telecommunications Technician 1/2/3 at our Cornwell Station located in Clendenin, WV. Join a company committed to innovative and sustainable natural gas energy solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Guides and directs a team of technicians involved in activities related to network monitoring, operations, installation, and/or maintenance for local off-site and/or remote locations.
• Instructs, directs, and checks the work of telecommunications technician personnel.
• Works with an individual business unit on multi-project assignments.
• Monitors project’s progress and results, noting that errors may cause significant delay, expense, and disruption.

Required Qualifications

Telecom Technician 1:

• 0-2 years’ related experience.
• Experience in network and telecommunications applications required.
• Basic knowledge of all areas of telecommunications.
• Ability to work on telecommunications systems and equipment.
• Analyze trouble reports and perform maintenance of telecommunications equipment.
• Strong aptitude for technical understanding.
• Effective communication with various departments and customer groups.
• Awareness of customer requirements with emphasis on major initiatives.
• Ability to set priorities and respond timely to needs.
• Understanding of business unit methods and processes.
• Personal availability with rotation on call status required.
• Must be able to lift 45 pounds and distinguish colors.

Telecom Technician 2:

• At least 3 years’ experience in network and telecommunications applications.
• Knowledgeable in all areas of telecommunications; able to work on complex systems.
• Analyze trouble reports and perform maintenance or recommend problem correction.
• Maintain and update telecommunications equipment records including circuit prints.
• Ability to answer peer questions and assist in directing co-workers.
• Coordinate and plan telecommunications work with multiple departments and customer groups.
• Awareness of customer requirements with emphasis on major initiatives.
• Ability to set priorities and respond timely and effectively.
• Broad understanding of business unit methods and processes.
• Personal availability with rotation on call status required.
• Must be able to lift 45 pounds and distinguish colors.

Telecom Technician 3:

• At least 5 years’ experience in network and telecommunications applications.
• Technical expert with comprehensive knowledge in all areas of telecommunications.
• Ability to work on complex systems; analyze trouble reports and perform maintenance or provide recommendations.
• Lead worker role; provide direction and training to subordinates and other technical groups.
• Interact with various departments to plan, schedule, and coordinate telecommunications work.
• Awareness of customer requirements with emphasis on major initiatives.
• Ability to set priorities and respond timely and effectively.
• Broad understanding of business unit methods and processes.
• Personal availability with rotation on call status required.
• Must be able to lift 45 pounds and distinguish colors.
• May participate in national or international committees and write technical reports as required.

Education:

• High School Diploma