Company
Technology
CommunicationsTechnician
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Communications Technician. Skills: Telecommunications, Network maintenance, RF hardware. Perform maintenance on equipment. Perform maintenance on networking hardware”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure reliable service delivery; Ensure system performance; Minimize service disruption; Maintain high customer support standards; Maintain operational efficiency
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting skills
On-call coverage, Work in unsupervised environment, Frequent travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3-year Electronics/Telecommunications Technologist Diploma, Valid driver’s license
Nice to Have
On-call coverage ability, Ability to work unsupervised
What You'll Do.
Perform maintenance on equipment
Perform maintenance on networking hardware
Perform maintenance to IF and RF hardware
Participate in installation and commissioning
Complete pertinent documentation
Operate and maintain Antenna systems
Operate and maintain Power systems
Operate and maintain HVAC systems
Operate and maintain supervisory systems
Operate and maintain control systems
Work with Telesat customers
Work with third-party contractors
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work in a team environment; Work independently
Full Job Description
## Description The Communications Technician is responsible for delivering technical and administrative support for the daily operation and maintenance of the Mount Jackson Teleport and Middletown earth station. This role ensures reliable service delivery, system performance, and minimal service disruption, while maintaining high standards of customer support and operational efficiency. Resource is required to be onsite five (5) days per week ## Main Responsibilities Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment including; Internet data, VOIP, digital audio and video baseband equipment Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on networking hardware, such as routers, switches, and firewalls Thorough understanding of complex data networks and backhaul configurations Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to IF and RF hardware such as up/down converters, traveling wave tube amplifiers (TWTA), LNA and modems Participate in the installation and commissioning of new and expansion services with engineering personnel, demonstrating thorough understanding of the systems Complete pertinent documentation associated with maintenance and/or installation tasks Responsible for the operations and maintenance of Antenna systems, Power, HVAC, and supervisory and control systems Provide TT&C support on multiple system configurations Have the ability to work directly with Telesat customers and/or third-party contractors Ability to work in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision ## Education & Experience Required 3-year Electronics/Telecommunications Technologist Diploma, or the equivalent Understanding of Network fundamentals such as TCP/IP and LAN/WAN Familiarity with complex IP networks, routing protocols and VPN technology Familiar with various types of telecommunications test equipment Ability to demonstrate solid troubleshooting skills and prioritize the resolution of events Knowledge of Microsoft and Unix based
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