Communication Technologist, Team Lead

Atco Ltd.


Division: Operations – Technical Services

Location: Grande Prairie, AB

COVID-19 Information:
ATCO is committed to providing and maintaining a safe environment for our employees, contractors, partners, and customers. As part of this unwavering commitment to safety, all ATCO employees and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Position Summary:
Always there. Anywhere. That’s us! We are committed to delivering inspired solutions for a better world. We care about our communities, we care about each other, and we care about showing up for those who need us. We value and encourage different perspectives and we have the courage to do the right thing, even when it’s hard.

Employees are responsible for coordinating, planning, scheduling, and directing the work of a crew permanently assigned to a geographical or designated functional area for the installation, commissioning, inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting of communications equipment and systems including RF Carriers, SCADA, IP Network, mobile radios, fibre optics, cable and other systems. Provides maintenance to radio site support systems, this includes buildings, HVAC, tower structure, lighting and site grounds. The team leader must be knowledgeable of all equipment in communication facilities and familiar with all test equipment and able to interpret results and other information.

Act as a resource to less experienced staff by providing technical guidance and consults on departmental and interdepartmental technical, policy and administrative matters. Plans and directs the work of other staff. Assumes administrative duties such as record keeping, data input, report writing and technical presentations.

We’re looking for someone who cares about their work and strives for more each day. Someone who challenges the status quo, embraces change, and thrives in a collaborative work environment. If you are someone who approaches work with passion, curiosity and the courage to innovate, then this role is for you.

What You Get To Do:
Troubleshooting problems (failures), analyzes, corrects, submits reports.

Performs preventative and predictive maintenance programs.

Provides input into preventative and/or predictive maintenance programs.

Performs regular system checks.

Configuration of IP network equipment.

Uses and supports computer maintenance management system (Maximo).

Schedules equipment permits.

Provides contractor management.

Provides input into budget decisions.

Completes administrative functions.

Leads the activities of the crew on a full-time basis.

Plans, schedules and manages work for team.

Sets priorities and coordinates the work activities of staff and contractors.

Assists in budgeting capital and O&M including job costing, budget forecasts, monitoring budget expenditures and reporting variances.

Provides input into departmental metrics (TDEC).

Provides data to the section business plan.

Ensures that the work is in compliance with guidelines.

Construction and general wiring of telecommunication panels.

Construction and general wiring of radio buildings including installation of AC & DC.

Installation and maintenance of telecommunication equipment.

Complete required construction documentation including as-built drawings.

Identifies and corrects unsafe working conditions.

Responsible for the safe care and use of company vehicles and equipment.

Participates in safety meetings.

Successfully completes any specific area site/plant orientations.

Completes site required inspections and job observations.

Provides daily work plans and competes job safety analysis.

Exercises good environmental practices.

Assists in accident investigations as required.

Responsible for the safe care and use of company vehicles and equipment.

Participates in safety meetings.

Successfully completes any specific area Site/Plant Orientations.

Completes site required inspections and job observations.

Provides daily work plans and competes job safety analysis.

Exercises good environmental practices.

Assists in accident investigations as required.

All mandatory safety training in up to date this includes Driver Training, WHIMS, TDG, and First-Aid.

Ensures all activities are performed in accordance with established safety and environmental policies, procedures and practices, and applicable government legislation.

Participates and successfully completes, and applies all technical and non-technical training courses.

Qualifications:
High School Diploma.

Technical Certificate/Diploma in a related discipline from a recognized institute of technology.

Valid Class 5 operator’s license.

Greater than 2 years of directly related experience.

Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Good organizational and planning skills.

Computer and IP Networking skills.

Field work with exposure to the elements, noise, dust, and electrical hazards is required.

Travel to remote areas with overnights is required.

Working alone may be required.

Scheduled standby required.

What We Offer:
A culture based on caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, and striving for excellence

Competitive compensation

Flex benefits

Tuition assistance program

Training and mentorship programs

Charitable donation matching

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

ATCO Electric is part of ATCO Ltd. ATCO delivers inspired solutions for a better world. We are a diversified global corporation with investments in the essential services of Structures & Logistics, Utilities, Energy Infrastructure, Retail Energy, Transportation and Commercial Real Estate. Learn more about how we build communities, energize industries and deliver customer-focused solutions like no other company in the world at www.atco.com . ATCO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Visit our website for more information.

Issued: July 13, 2022

Application Deadline: July 27, 2022

This position is administered under the ATCO Electric and Canadian Energy Workers Association Collective Agreement, Job Posting Provisions.

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