Telecommunications Technician Senior

About the role

The preferred locations for this position are Lake Charles, Jennings, and Broussard, Louisiana. Candidates selected to take the EEI TECH test will be invited via email. Please monitor your spam/junk email folder!

Responsibilities

• Provision and maintain telecom network circuits, including fault isolation and resolution.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair telecommunications hardware and restore service during outages.
• Configure and support mesh network technologies and AMI/DA systems.
• Implement and troubleshoot IP networking solutions using ISIS, BGP, and OSPF routing protocols.
• Implement and troubleshoot MPLS-TE/TP, Private Line Ethernet and other networking solutions.
• Operate and interpret results from advanced test equipment such as Ethernet testers, RF power meters, and OTDRs.
• Install, test, and repair microwave radio systems, 800 MHz LMR radio systems, and Fiber Optic transport equipment, including packet switch, DWDM and legacy SONET.
• Perform splicing on fiber optic cables, including armored underground cable, overhead ADSS, and OPGW.
• Perform AC/DC power system installation and maintenance to ensure reliable operation.
• Plan and execute assigned tasks with a focus on safety and efficiency.
• Supervise and train team members, providing clear instructions and guidance.
• Respond to after-hours call-outs to resolve urgent telecommunications issues.

Requirements

• 1 year of qualified Communications Serviceman 3rd Class or equivalent experience in related work, having all qualifications of the previous classification.
• Must have 4+ years of experience in at least two of the following areas: voice system support, two-way radio system support, fiber optic transmission system support, microwave radio system support, or AC and DC power plant support, OR 2 year Electronics Technology Degree, OR Other related degree.
• 2 years as a qualified Communications Serviceman 2nd Class or have equivalent experience in related work having all qualifications of the Communications Serviceman 2nd Class.
• 4+ years of experience in at least three of the following domains: two-way radio system support, fiber optic transmission systems, microwave radio system support, AC/DC power plant maintenance, IP networking, VLAN, MPLS-TE/TP, mesh network technologies, or Fiber optic transport technologies.
• Must have a strong foundation in electronic circuitry, electronics theory, IP networking, MPLS-TE/TP, PTP (Precision Time Protocol), SYNC-E Timing, and mesh network technologies; must demonstrate operational knowledge of AMI/DA systems, Fiber Optic Transport equipment, and all aspects of fiber as well.

Qualifications

• The ability to effectively analyze and resolve complex technical challenges and adapt to a varied workload of non-routine tasks is crucial.
• Must be compliant with all company safety policies and all applicable regulatory requirements.

Physical/Personal Qualifications

• Be willing to work in unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
• Candidate must possess the cognitive and physical capabilities required to perform the essential functions of the telecommunications technician role, including the strength and endurance necessary for physically demanding tasks encountered in the work environment as circumstances may require.
• Applicants are expected to thrive in varied and demanding work settings, requiring exceptional observational abilities, manual dexterity, meticulous attention to detail, and a patient approach.
• Demonstrated capacity for leadership is essential, along with the ability to communicate clear and precise instructions, thereby building strong working relationships and fostering a collaborative team atmosphere with both superiors and subordinates alike.

Education

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field is preferred.
• An alternative is a two-year degree in Electronics Technology or a closely related field.

Additional Responsibilities

• As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company.
• Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Accessibility

Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.