Telecomms Apprentice I

American Electric Power•Lima, SC

40d•Onsite

About The Position

The Telecom Technician Apprentice I is a 3rd-level apprentice position designed to provide practical work experience in the telecommunications field. This role involves performing basic installation, maintenance, repair, testing, and inspection of various telecommunications equipment, systems, and infrastructure. The apprentice will gain knowledge of telecommunications technologies, business processes, and emerging technologies, working under immediate or general supervision and adhering to standard practices and procedures.

Requirements

Associate degree, or equivalent 2-year technical degree, in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology, or related technology field; or military training/experience in related technology field or High school diploma with a minimum of 2 years of related work experience or industry knowledge.
Must demonstrate knowledge of basic level technical support skills equivalent to a Telecom Technician Apprentice II.
Must have a minimum of 2 years of technical work experience in addition to education requirement.
For internal candidates (AEP Employees) Only: Must have a minimum of 1 year of satisfactory work experience, equivalent to, or as a Telecom Technician Apprentice II.
For internal candidates (AEP Employees) Only: Must have successfully completed all required training for the previous job level; and demonstrated/successfully tested the knowledge, skills, and capabilities required of an experienced Telecom Technician Apprentice II.

Nice To Haves

Develop a working knowledge of entry to basic level technical support skills in at least one of the following technology examples, as assigned by leader: Transmission and Distribution station data networks, SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition), distribution automation systems, smart grids, and telecom for other utility systems.
Generation and Renewables facilities telecom voice and data systems.
Transport systems, such as microwave radio, fiber optic, and other transport/wireless systems.
Land Mobile Radio System: P25 site electronics and mobile radio installation, support and programming, and RF antenna systems.
Fiber optic cables, fiber splicing, testing, and termination/connecting methods.
AC/DC electrical power systems, including basic understanding of circuits and components of distribution and transmission stations and networks.
Telecom wiring and cabling requirements, installation methods, and industry standard practices.
Networking systems that include routers, switches, wireless access points, and related devices.
Infrastructure support equipment and facilities such as DC chargers/rectifiers, batteries, UPS systems, generators, transfer panels, security and monitoring, HVAC, grounding and signal cabling, site access roads, site yards, fences and gates, shelters, towers, and antenna systems.
Specialized support of centers such as transmission and distribution dispatch centers and control centers, customer call centers, data centers and other specialized locations.

Responsibilities

Assist with entry to basic level installation, acceptance testing, and documentation of various Telecommunications related equipment and systems.
Assist with entry to basic level troubleshooting and system testing, maintenance, and repair of electronic and optical equipment, infrastructure, and systems.
Maintain accurate records, reports, drawings, and other data required for all work performed.
Maintain inventory.
Inspect and maintain test equipment, tools, automotive equipment and safety/protective equipment in good working order and compliance.
Demonstrate the ability to read, understand, and update electronic and electrical prints, diagrams, and asset records related to Telecom equipment and technologies.
Demonstrate the ability to operate tools and other equipment necessary to perform job duties.
Assist others as requested or assigned.
Perform all duties in accordance with the Company’s safety rules and operating regulations, NERC CIP and environmental compliance and practices.
Respond to emergency callouts as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Successfully complete all assigned training.