Telecom Tech Journey or Apprentice

Alliant Energy•Spirit Lake, IA

1d•$41 - $55

About The Position

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy! At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off. This role may be filled at the Apprentice or Journey level dependent upon qualifications. Training Locations: Ames Operations Center, Britt Operations Center, Spirit Lake Operations Center Residency Requirements: Not subject to residency requirements. Job Summary Installs, maintains and tests telecommunications equipment used for data transmission supporting gas and electric utility generation, distribution and corporate services. Position will provide preventive maintenance on microwave radio, two way radio, advanced metering infrastructure, cellular, fiber and networking equipment. This position maintains appropriate documentation for all communications networks. What you will do Installs, commissions, maintains and troubleshoots telecommunication equipment for utility operations: this would include but is not limited to IP/MPLS routers and switches, Two-Way Radio base stations, mobiles, portables and fleet vehicle units, Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) base stations, substation and tower site Remote Terminal Units (RTU’s), fiber optic cable terminations and OTDR, licensed and unlicensed microwave radio systems, communications tower lighting systems (excludes tower climbing) and battery plant systems. Coordinates installation and troubleshooting with potentially multiple Internet Service Providers (ISP’s) for leased carrier services. Works with Telecom and Substation Engineering with equipment installation, provisioning, topology and online drawing updates. Installs and provisions cellular modems for communications at remote locations such as Substations, AMI cabinets and Metering. Install, terminate, maintain and troubleshoot a variety of communications cables to include Copper CAT5e/6, coax, single mode and multimode fiber. Install and maintain -48VDC battery plants. Coordinate and facilitate equipment outages and cutovers. Inspects locations to verify proper power, grounding, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) for communication equipment; inspects newly installed telecommunications equipment to verify trouble free operation; adjusts telecommunications equipment to meet manufacturer specifications. Identifies and prepares list of equipment and material needed to perform telecommunications projects. Verifies that material for projects is ordered and received. Performs other duties that are similar or incidental to this position. Performs all duties within established safety practices. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

High School Diploma Required
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Proven technical ability in communication work
Ability to direct and work with others
Demonstrated mechanical and analytical ability
Aptitude for detail
Ability to resolve problems effectively with minimal direct supervision
Physical ability to perform job duties
Demonstrated computer skills, including Windows, Excel and Word.
Ability to login to network equipment via GUI or command line using terminal emulator.
Knowledge of IP subnetting.
Demonstrated ability to communicate with employees at all levels within the company.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Education or a combination of training and experience equivalent to 2 year study in electronic technology, preferably with emphasis in IP Networking.
Knowledge of IP networking with Cisco or Juniper devices is preferred.
Deference and due consideration will be given to employees having completed related accredited apprenticeship programs as determined by JATC.

Responsibilities

Installs, commissions, maintains and troubleshoots telecommunication equipment for utility operations: this would include but is not limited to IP/MPLS routers and switches, Two-Way Radio base stations, mobiles, portables and fleet vehicle units, Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) base stations, substation and tower site Remote Terminal Units (RTU’s), fiber optic cable terminations and OTDR, licensed and unlicensed microwave radio systems, communications tower lighting systems (excludes tower climbing) and battery plant systems.
Coordinates installation and troubleshooting with potentially multiple Internet Service Providers (ISP’s) for leased carrier services.
Works with Telecom and Substation Engineering with equipment installation, provisioning, topology and online drawing updates.
Installs and provisions cellular modems for communications at remote locations such as Substations, AMI cabinets and Metering.
Install, terminate, maintain and troubleshoot a variety of communications cables to include Copper CAT5e/6, coax, single mode and multimode fiber.
Install and maintain -48VDC battery plants.
Coordinate and facilitate equipment outages and cutovers.
Inspects locations to verify proper power, grounding, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) for communication equipment; inspects newly installed telecommunications equipment to verify trouble free operation; adjusts telecommunications equipment to meet manufacturer specifications.
Identifies and prepares list of equipment and material needed to perform telecommunications projects.
Verifies that material for projects is ordered and received.
Performs other duties that are similar or incidental to this position.
Performs all duties within established safety practices.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.