Communications & Data Specialist

Responsibilities

• Prioritize corrective maintenance communications work and solve problems accordingly
• Monitor and troubleshoot field communications issues through use of software and hardware tools
• Execute preventative maintenance of communications equipment and towers
• Communicate with supervisor, coworkers and the rest of the team to ensure work goals are achieved efficiently and effectively
• Establish effective communication with Field Operations to establish and maintain work priorities
• Document field communications performance during field improvement projects
• Participate in the rotating, on-call communications schedule, to ensure data outages are addressed even if they happen during non-working hours
• Conduct work in a mindful way optimizing available resources, but without compromising safety, environment or health
• Adhere to all company policies, including but not limited to high HSE standards, business code of conduct, IT cybersecurity philosophies and best work practices

Required qualifications

• High school degree and minimum three to five years of experience in radio communications or computer networks. Alternatively, bachelor’s degree in telecommunications or network related disciplines
• Experience in configuring serial data communications is required
• Experience in programming or configuring data radio or network equipment is required
• Must be skilled in troubleshooting communications issues that may come from different sources
• The candidate must have good verbal and written communication skills, with ability to interact with team members at various levels in a multidisciplinary environment
• Must be able to coordinate work with contractors and handle multiple assignments while meeting deadlines
• Proficiency in using computer tools for office and technical applications is a must
• The candidate must understand the importance of keeping documentation up to date and should be able to demonstrate experience on this matter
• Must be able to perform work under minimum supervision
• Must have a valid CA Driver’s license & a clean DMV

Preferred qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of TCP/IP networks is highly desired
• Knowledge of two-way voice radio systems is not required but would be a plus
• General knowledge of field instrumentation, SCADA systems and OPC communication protocol would be a plus
• Familiarity with automation and electrical industry standards is highly desirable
• Familiarity with XSPOC and well pump off controllers
• Thorough understanding of various radio types and applications – Cambium, Inet, Freewave, Canopy

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,240.00 – $88,100.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bakersfield, CA 93308: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Radio networking: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CA Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: One location