Telecommunication Technician/E

Telecommunication Technician/Electrician - North Dakota OpeningCoal Creek Transmission, Underwood, North DakotaPosting application deadline is January 20, 2023Powering What's Possible: The Power that makes Great River Energy (GRE) an industry leader is our employees.Great River Energy has an opening for a Telecommunication Technician/Electrician to provide for the operation, installation, testing, checkout and maintenance of telecommunication and associated equipment on the Great River Energy (GRE) system. Responsible for working safely as well as all members of the crew while following GRE safety rules, procedures, and guidelines. Keeps supervisor, foreperson and/or lead informed of overall conditions and status of work activities.Job responsibilities: Performs and/or assists in the installation, testing, and checkout of telecommunication equipment such as fiber optics systems, network routers and switches, wireless access points, modems, wideband microwave equipment, microwave voice and data, supervisory control and data acquisition, digital and analog equipment, mobile radio systems, phone systems, underground locates, telecommunication generators, batteries and chargers. Develops and updates maintenance procedures along with maintaining equipment records in area of responsibility. Performs all other related duties and special projects as assigned by the supervisor.Education & Experience Requirements: Minimum education requirements include a two-year technical degree, diploma or certifications and a minimum of 3 years experience and knowledge in telecommunications, networks, or wireless communications.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of AC and DC circuits including Ohms law. Knowledge of power, current and voltage transformers. Knowledge of high voltage electrical equipment. Knowledge of safety rules, procedures, and guidelines. Knowledge of AC power measurement, familiarity with inductance, capacitance, and power factor. Skilled at effective communication that includes good interpersonal skills as well as written and verbal communication. Skill and ability to use personal computers and related software including test equipment software, asset management software, Windows-based programs, and email. Skill and ability to read circuit diagrams, prints,