Radio Communication Technician

Puget Sound Energy•Redmond, WA

1d•$62 - $62

About The Position

Puget Sound Energy, Washington State’s largest electric and gas utility, is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! PSE services over 1.2 million electric customers and over 750,000 natural gas customers. PSE provides a critical infrastructure to the safety and security of those that we serve. Covering territory from the Oregon to Canadian border, the radio team installs, maintains and repairs two-way radios and their base stations. The ideal candidate will have vast LMR and microwave/backhaul experience. PSE is currently on an (Analog) MPT system and is moving to a new (Digital) DMR system. Ideal candidates will have experience with maintenance, troubleshooting/repair. Dispatch Center/Console experience desired. Should have demonstrable knowledge of RF & electronics test equipment methodologies and analysis. SCADA/System Monitoring experience a plus. This job is considered “safety sensitive” as defined in RCW 49.44.240 and is subject to pre-employment drug screening that includes screening for the presence of marijuana and marijuana metabolites. Job Conditions and Physical Efforts: The duties and responsibilities are performed in a varied indoor and outdoor environment. The position involves sitting, standing, walking, moderate to heavy lifting, moderate to heavy carrying, kneeling, twisting, balancing, climbing, reaching, pushing/pulling, grasping and operation of equipment and machinery. The environmental conditions include all weather conditions, noise levels, hazardous conditions and on a full range of work surfaces. The use of protective clothing and/or safety devices is required. Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Requirements

Must have two years recent experience installing and maintaining communications and electronic equipment as used by the utility industry.
Must demonstrate competence in analyzing and repairing such equipment including, but not limited to; microwave, fiber optics, radio, telephone, SCADA and miscellaneous communications or electronic devices.
Must possess a FCC General Class Radio Operator license.
Must be able to calculate electrical quantities, able to read and sketch electrical and electronic circuit diagrams and be able to use shop tools and instruments used in communications and electronic work in a safe manner.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively with Company employees, customers and other personnel.
Must possess or obtain within thirty (30) working days after selection a valid First Aid/CPR card.
May require the employee to obtain and maintain a current Commercial Driver's License (CDL B) with air and other necessary endorsements. Training will be provided to obtain this license.
Must have a working knowledge and comply with all Company standards, policies, practices and procedures and State and Federal safety regulations as they pertain to the job.
Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license.

Nice To Haves

vast LMR and microwave/backhaul experience
experience with maintenance, troubleshooting/repair
Dispatch Center/Console experience
demonstrable knowledge of RF & electronics test equipment methodologies and analysis
SCADA/System Monitoring experience

Benefits

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP).
For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan.
Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year.

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