Communications Technician
About The Position
The Communications Technician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and optimizing communication systems that support utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) plants. This role ensures reliable data flow between field equipment, SCADA systems, inverters, trackers, weather stations, and monitoring platforms to maximize plant performance and uptime. Essential Job Functions Install, configure, test, and maintain fiber optic systems, Ethernet networks, wireless radios, PLCs, and DAS equipment Troubleshoot communication failures impacting SCADA or plant operations Perform fiber testing and interpret OTDR and power meter results Support commissioning, corrective, and preventative maintenance activities Maintain accurate documentation including network diagrams and reports Comply with QE Solar safety policies and OSHA standards Travel to multiple project sites as required
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 2+ years of communications, networking, SCADA, or renewable energy experience
- Fiber optics and TCP/IP networking knowledge
- Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background and drug screening
Nice To Haves
- Utility-scale solar O&M; experience
- Fiber splicing or OTDR certification
- Modbus TCP/IP or DNP3 knowledge
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, test, and maintain fiber optic systems, Ethernet networks, wireless radios, PLCs, and DAS equipment
- Troubleshoot communication failures impacting SCADA or plant operations
- Perform fiber testing and interpret OTDR and power meter results
- Support commissioning, corrective, and preventative maintenance activities
- Maintain accurate documentation including network diagrams and reports
- Comply with QE Solar safety policies and OSHA standards
- Travel to multiple project sites as required
Benefits
- 100% paid employee premium on health benefits; additional dependents at low costs and great plans for Health, Dental, Vision, FSA or HSA
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance
- Perks at Work Marketplace for discounts on gym memberships, classes, tech, vacations, tickets, and more
- Family Building and Adoption Assistance Programs
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Discounted Life & Disability Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
