Apprentice or Journeyman Systems Technician — Communications

Job overview

The Apprentice or Journeyman Systems Technician — Communications position is onsite in Anadarko, OK. Compensation is not specified. Western Farmers Electric Cooperative’s communications technicians support systems used to control, protect, and maintain the transmission system. Depending on experience, knowledge, education, and abilities, the position may be filled at the apprentice or journeyman level. The role installs, configures, operates, tests, and maintains communications and information-transport equipment so transmission operations can function reliably and meet applicable safety and compliance requirements.

What you'll do

• Install, configure, operate, and maintain communications and information-transport equipment, including radios, multiplexing devices, routers, switches, fiber optics, and voice and data circuits
• use SCADA and computer-based tools to gather system information
• troubleshoot communications requests
• use test equipment to monitor systems
• install computer hardware and software
• test, record, and document system changes and applicable NERC compliance
• support system protection and commissioning tests as applicable
• maintain safe tools and work areas
• coordinate clearances and switching orders with Transmission Operators under the applicable supervision and authorization.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

systems technician

communications

apprentice

journeyman

electric transmission

scada

fiber optics

routers and switches

nerc compliance

anadarko ok

on-the-job training

overtime may be required

weekend work may be required

overnight travel may be required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role may be filled at apprentice or journeyman level. The apprentice program requires at least five years to complete from entry level and includes on-the-job, formal, online, and written training, some outside work hours. The position may require overtime, weekends, holidays, and extensive overnight travel or short-notice overnight travel; the incumbent must live within 30 miles of the specified base work location.

About the employer

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative is hiring for this role. Industry: Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control. Sector: 22.