Associate/Telecommunications Technician

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Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Job Summary

The position assigned will be a Telecommunications Technician position based out of Salt Lake City, UT. Work will occur across the DE West Utah / Southwest Wyoming footprint supporting IT infrastructure and Gas Distribution. The technician will assist in supporting West Data Centers, Customer Care, Telecom sites, and local offices in the West territory; Microwave locations; RTU locations including remote Telemetry/MAS connections and MAS base stations; DMR base stations @ mountain top Telecom sites. The functions performed by this position include: Field operations of IT’s voice and data communications; setup and maintenance of voice and data connections; interconnected leased circuits; PBX moves, adds, and changes, end user desktop phones; installation of data network switches and routers and coordination with several corporate groups for connections to configure and troubleshoot; communications vendor point of contact; troubleshooting and maintenance of circuits; Microwave/Generator/HVAC maintenance and inspections, point of contact/escort. NERC Compliance initiatives.

With the geographic range of the assigned area, the employee will be assigned a company vehicle to perform work activities. Must be able to safely operate vehicles both on road and off road, in all types of conditions. This will include assigned passenger vehicles as well as tracked vehicles, must also be able to safely tow equipment / job trailers as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to apply experience and knowledge to the wide range of new and legacy telecommunications and electronics in use.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Associate: 0-2 years of directly related telecommunications maintenance.

Intermediate: 3 or more years of directly related telecommunications maintenance.

- Must possess a valid driver license with an acceptable driving record, and obtain and maintain medical clearance to operate a DOT regulated vehicle.

- Must have a basic knowledge of all areas of telecommunications and possess the ability to work on telecommunications systems including PBX, microwave radio, telemetry, mobile data, desktop computing systems, and network equipment.

- Must be able to analyze trouble reports and perform maintenance of telecommunications equipment.

- Needs to possess a strong aptitude for technical understanding.

- Must possess skills to interface with various departments, internal and external customer groups to perform necessary telecommunications work.

- Possesses an awareness of customer requirements with emphasis on major initiatives.

- Must be able to set priorities and demonstrate timely and effective response to customer and team member needs.

- Must have an understanding of methods and processes of the business units within the realm of responsibility.

- Able to respond effectively to diverse demands.

- Ability to respond effectively and timely to the needs and requirements of the business units.

- Must provide personal availability and maintain rotation on call status.

- Must be able to lift 75 pounds.

- Must be able to climb and work on communication towers to a height of 135 feet.

- Must be able to see color and distinguish between colors.

Education Requirements

Required degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree):

High School Diploma or GED

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Cold Up to 25%

Energized Wires Up to 25%

Heat Up to 25%

Loud Noise Up to 25%

Operating Machinery Up to 25%

Outdoors Up to 25%

Dust / Grease / Oil Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

May require some travel with overnight stays. May require additional hours, holiday and/or weekend work for project completion or to meet deadlines.

Test Description

No Testing Required

Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

Other Information

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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