IBU-LOA – Network Technician – Field Operations (Lloydminster, Wainwright, Vermillion, AB)

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Location:
Lloydminster, AB, CA

Req ID: 28097

Jobs by Category: IBU-LOA

Job Function: IBU – Internal Jobs Only

Status: Full Time

Schedule: Regular

Posting Date: Jul 19, 2022

  • This job will be unposted 14 days after the posting date above

Description

Job Posting Restriction: This posting is restricted to team members headquartered in Alberta and British Columbia

Job Posting Start and End Date: 2022-07-19 to 2022-08-02

NOTE: The successful candidate will need to be based out of Lloydminster, Wainwright, or Vermillion, Alberta and will be expected to service all three locations.

KEY PURPOSE:
To perform Service Delivery and Assurance functions related to network switching/data elements and provide technical guidance/support to other technical resources.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Technical

Provide technical guidance and act as a focal point for questions, issues and/or process clarification as requested by other technical resources

Create network change requests with high quality method of procedures and implement planned network changes with detail to quality to minimize unexpected impacts during the implementation

Represent operations at meetings regarding impacts, post incident reviews, resolve or refer to others; ensure testing has been completed and issues identified and/or escalated

Work with other teams and vendors to implement hardware, software, firmware, product change upgrades and commissioning of network elements/services

Provision, commission, test, maintain and repair network elements and services

Provide trouble analysis (i.e. testing, fault isolation and repair functions; logs, alarms, operational measurements)

Develop preventative maintenance procedures and intervals for all areas of network equipment according to standards and/or specifications

Perform preventative maintenance routines for switching/data network elements, power and environment to ensure network reliability; resolve issues or refer to others

Review technical bulletins, assess impacts and communicate to other technical resources

Communications

Initiate and/or respond to queries, discuss trouble details and confirm resolutions directly with external / internal customers

Explain/discuss details regarding progress, issues, applicable charges and promote products and services

Administration

Prepare time and expense reports

Document and administer/track maintenance routines for network elements, power, environment and housekeeping

Provide information on job status, maintain logs and update applicable corporate systems

RESULTS OR OUTCOMES:
Work is performed within defined time requirements to meet company quality standards, to ensure network reliability and to meet customer needs

Preventative maintenance routines and administration responsibilities are completed accurately and timely

Qualifications

Fully qualified Communication Technician Journeyperson (equivalent to current pay at wage step 8 or greater in Wage Schedule 1B, Appendix A)

Formal training or post secondary education in electronics and telecommunications network or equivalent experience

Demonstrated effective decision-making skills while under limited supervision

Demonstrated ability to identify problems, isolate and resolve, take appropriate action, implement solutions or escalate as required

Knowledge of network technology, architecture and elements, and a strong understanding of their associated inter-workings

Knowledge of circuit wiring, transmission parameters and testing

Knowledge of automated provisioning, ticketing, testing and dispatch systems

Knowledge of network maintenance practices / routines on network elements

Knowledge of network installation and repair practices, policies, and procedures

Knowledge of products and services for business and residential customers

Must be able to understand and effectively perform work in accordance with published work plans

Experience in network installation, network maintenance, and/or commissioning of network elements (hardware, software and power) would be an asset

Knowledge of DC power and auxiliary power systems, (i.e.: connecting a generator)

Must be willing to work in any weather conditions

Must be willing and able to work in locations that preclude your ability to return home every day, on an as required basis

Ability to manage a physically demanding workload

Must have a Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Normal colour vision to work with colour-coded wiring

Must be able to operate hand and power tools, and electronic test equipment, (i.e.: voltmeter)

Must be willing and able to work various shifts as assigned (such as evenings, weekends and statutory holidays), based on business needs

Must be willing and able to work stand-by shifts based on business needs and be on-call in the event of network outages

Must be willing and able to work in confined spaces

Must be willing to travel in small aircraft,aerial tranways, helicopters and/or operate snow cats, etc

Must be willing to travel and have the ability to travel outside of Canada as required

Vendor Certification (CCNA or equivalent) and IP and Optical Transport experience would be an asset

Must follow safe work practices and abide by all safety rules and regulations

Must possess Personal Computer navigational skills

Demonstrated professional oral and written communications skills

Fluent in English

Self-motivated, work well with minimal or no direct supervision

Ability to effectively handle both favourable and unfavourable customer interactions

Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaboratively with other departments

Maintain a high level of performance under the pressure of time constraints and a fast-paced changing environment

Demonstrated ability in planning and organizing to meet scheduled deadlines

Commit to continuous learning. Demonstrate the ability to learn and apply learned skills to related situations and complete and pass all related exams

Must meet applicable testing requirements

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