Operation Technology Field Technician

Kinetik•Midland, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The OT Field Technician is responsible for the maintenance, repair, testing, installation, monitoring, and servicing of all types of service provisioning equipment that provides data and communications systems. This includes working with technologies and protocols such as Fiber optic backbone and distribution systems, LTE/licensed-unlicensed wireless systems, point-to-point/point-to-multipoint radio networks, carrier-class Ethernet Switch/Routers, TCP/IP, Ethernet equipment, and connecting telecommunications interfaces. The role involves the construction, operation, and maintenance of communication lines, wireless data, fiber optic data lines, wireless tower lines, and wireless services. Responsibilities include the installation and maintenance of network equipment, configuration of various devices, interpreting network drawings, schematics, and technical manuals, and implementing design parameters. The technician will install and troubleshoot fiber, voice, and data circuits using appropriate test equipment, demonstrate exceptional communication, customer service, technical, and problem-solving skills, and use necessary tools safely and efficiently. The role requires working independently in remote locations with extreme weather conditions, installing and maintaining emergency power systems (battery plants, solar-battery setups, back-up generators), terminating, splicing, and testing fiber optic cables, performing site surveys, determining material lists and labor hours for sales proposals, monitoring the network for alarms and trends to prevent outages, and adhering to OSHA and FCC safety guidelines. Identifying and reporting potential safety hazards is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years related work experience in ICS, SCADA, or 4 years in networking and telecommunications.
Strong proficiency in designing and troubleshooting communication networks, including Ethernet, TCP/IP, and wireless technologies.
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, methodologies, and best practices for OT environments.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues effectively.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, with a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Valid driver's license and ability to drive safely in different types of weather conditions to various locations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or associate degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform work required in connection with the maintenance, repair, testing, installation, monitoring, and servicing of all types of service provisioning equipment providing data and communications systems.
Provide construction, operation & maintenance of communication lines, wireless data, fiber optic data lines, wireless tower lines and wireless services.
Responsible for installation and maintenance of network equipment and configuration of various devices.
Interpret network drawings, schematics, technical manuals, and implement design parameters as specified.
Install and troubleshoot fiber, voice, and data circuits utilizing appropriate test equipment.
Demonstrate exceptional communications, customer service, technical, and problem-solving skills.
Use tools necessary to perform job duties effectively, efficiently and safely.
Work independently in remote locations with weather extremes found in West Texas locations.
Install, maintain and troubleshoot emergency power systems to include battery plants, solar-battery setups, and back-up generators.
Terminate, splice and test fiber optic cables utilizing appropriate equipment.
Perform site surveys for upgrades and new installations of fiber optic / wireless services.
Determine material lists and quantify labor hours needed to formulate competitive sales proposals.
Monitor network for equipment alarms and adverse trends to proactively prevent network outages.
Perform all duties in accordance with all applicable OSHA and FCC safety guidelines.
Identify potential on the job safety hazards and reports to supervisor as appropriate.
All other duties as assigned.