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Posting End Date:
August 08, 2022
Employee Type:
Regular-Full time
Union/Non:
This is a non-union position
Enbridge is excited to welcome a Telecommunications Technical Advisor onto the team!
Do you have prior experience providing technical support and direction for the installation, commissioning, replacement, and repair of communications assets for meter and regulation stations, pipelines, and compressor stations? If so, this opportunity could be for you! #joinourteam
What you will do:
- Provides technical expertise to support to Area operations.
- Monitors Area operations to help ensure compliance with applicable codes and Company procedures.
- Be responsible for overall telecommunications system integrity.
- Serves as the lead for the telecommunications tower maintenance program.
- Compiles and analyzes budget information for Area and Region telecommunication projects.
- Collaborates with Corporate Telecommunications staff to plan and budget future telecommunications needs and telecommunications direction.
- Assists in design reviews for O&M, Maintenance Capital, and Capital Expansion projects.
- Conducts investigations and evaluations involving failures, problems, and maintenance practices.
- Serves as the lead in the management of Region Transmission Telecommunications projects, when required.
- Travels overnight up to 40%.
- Provides expertise on Company owned and third-party leased communications equipment for Company and deliver/receipt Customer facilities.
- Travels to field locations to inspect equipment condition, troubleshoot issues, and assist with startup of replacement or new equipment.
- Serves as liaison between field operations, Region management, TIS, Measurement Integrity for troubleshooting and resolving issues during power/communication outages, emergency responses, and startup of new assets.
- Provides technical expertise and recommendations for capital and O&M expenditures to supervisors and/or field operations for field upgrades including, but not limited to, radio, VSAT, fiber networks, and ancillary components (switches, routers, UPS systems, backup generators, and other hardware).
- Maintains field network equipment (radio, VSAT, fiber, routers, switches, etc.) independently, with assistance from field technicians, or contractors as the need arises.
- Provides technical expertise and mentorship to Area Communication Technicians, Electrical Controls Technicians and Measurement Technicians.
- Communicates (on a regular basis) with IT regarding network projects, upgrades, and outages.
- Provide periodic communication (project updates, material specifications and approvals) to Projects team and Region Technical Staff.
- Regularly (weekly to daily) communicates verbally, and in written form to field and region leadership regarding issues, upcoming projects, and compliance due dates.
- Area of responsibility: Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Virginia, North Carolina, Michigan
- Other duties as assigned.
Who you are:
- Related Associate Degree and 2 years of related experience OR six‐plus years of previous related experience, OR equivalent mix of formal education and experience.
- Currently reside or are willing to relocate within 30 miles of assigned location.
- A valid driver’s license
- Ability and willingness to work after hours, weekends, on call and standby as required.
Desired Qualifications
- Well versed in Company Policy and Procedures in order to provide Region Technical support.
- Proven ability to work independently or with little supervision.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of communications services (TCP/IP, Ethernet, Fiber Optics, T1, etc.).
- Solid understanding of legacy and Cisco IP phone systems.
- Working knowledge of Cisco routers, switches, and access points.
- Prior experience working with Nokia/Alcatel microwave radio systems.
- Working knowledge and understanding of radio frequency equipment, antenna systems. and mobile radio systems.
- Experience with procedures used in the maintenance and repair of communications equipment.
- Experience in Pipeline Operations or similar industry.
- Current FCC, General Radiotelephone Operator license.
- Proficiency using Excel, Word, and Outlook programs.
- Ability to take initiative and resolve issues.
Working Conditions:
- Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment in designated areas (Hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, boots, arc flash protective clothing, etc.).
- Required to work in hot, cold or inclement conditions.
- Required to respond to calls 24/7 for emergency response.
- Overnight Travel (40%).
- Required to work after hours as needed.
Physical Requirements:
Include but are not limited to: Balancing, bending and stooping, climbing, crawling, carrying (up to 45 pounds), grasping, kneeling, lifting (objects 45 pounds), pulling hand over hand, pushing, reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, walking, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement.
Cognitive Requirements:
Include but are not limited to: Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.
Diversity and inclusion are important to us. Enbridge is an
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous/Native American status, or disability. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting
.
Information For Applicants:
- Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.
- We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
- Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.
