Remote Senior Communications Technician

Summary

Join our team as a Communications Technician and contribute to the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the Mount Jackson Teleport facility and remote locations. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for performing corrective and preventative maintenance on various equipment, participating in installations and commissioning new services, and providing TT&C support on multiple system configurations.

Requirements

• 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 operating systems, applications and tools
• Familiarity with Radio Frequency (RF) equipment and systems
• Must have strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Cable building
• Basic Fiber knowledge

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