Senior Communications Technician

JOB-10047680

Anticipated Start Date

October 12, 2026

Location

Columbus, IN

Type of Employment

Contract

Employer Info

Our client is an American natural gas and crude oil pipeline company with headquarters in Houston, Texas. It is one of the largest publicly traded partnerships and a leading provider of midstream energy services to producers and consumers of natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), crude oil, refined products, and petrochemicals.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Senior Communications Technician to provide regional telecommunications field support, including the installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of voice, data, SCADA, video, microwave, and other communications systems. The role will support local projects, coordinate with contractors and field operations, provide first-level training, and serve as a liaison between field operations and IT.

Job Description

• Installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of telecommunications and communications systems, including voice, data, SCADA, video, microwave, badge access, video surveillance, and satellite equipment
• Provide preventative maintenance, fault isolation, and troubleshooting support for communications systems
• Assist the projects group with the implementation of project-related systems
• Direct local contractors engaged in the installation and maintenance of telecommunications systems
• Provide support and first-level training to field operations personnel
• Act as the first-level liaison between field operations and the IT organization
• Drive field standards and provide feedback to the communications engineering team
• Provide 24/7 on-call support

Skills Required

• 7 years of experience installing and/or maintaining telecommunications systems
• Experience with wireless data systems, SCADA, and LAN cabling systems
• Experience with phone system and microwave communications system installation and maintenance is a plus
• Must have Telephony and Network Experience
• Ability to use test equipment and software to support telecommunications systems in the field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work independently and prioritize assigned activities
• Ability to interact with internal and external teams/clients to solve problems

Education/Training/Certifications

• Associate's degree in Electronics or 7 years of equivalent experience in the field of Electronics

Additional Requirements

• Job Site: Onsite
• FCC license preferred
• Network certification such as CCNA is a plus
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment
• Ability to safely and effectively operate a motor vehicle
• Must be willing to travel up to 50%
• 24/7 on-call support
• PPE and FRCs are required
• Tools and test equipment will be provided