What are the responsibilities and job description for the Installation Technician position at Puyenpa?
The Puyenpa family of companies are comprised of multiple SBA Certified Native American Tribal 8(a) and multi-certified organizations focused on delivering Information Technology, Management Consulting, and General Construction solutions to the Federal Government along with the Commercial Sector. We are actively seeking Installation Technicians to support the FAA LIFT Program by performing installation, testing, and documentation of electronic systems and equipment at FAA operational facilities nationwide. The technicians will ensure that all work is completed in accordance with FAA engineering drawings, specifications, standards, and safety regulations while minimizing operational downtime and maintaining system integrity.
Position Title: Installation Technician – LIFT Program
Reports To: EPJV Project Manager / FAA Electronics Crew Chief
Location: FAA Western Service Area (WSA) States - Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.
Employment Type: Full-Time / Rotational (100% Travel Required)
Compensation: $40 - 50 per hour plus per diem.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Puyenpa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Puyenpa complies with applicable federal contractor requirements regarding protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Puyenpa provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process. To request an accommodation, please contact recruiting@puyenpa.com.
Position Title: Installation Technician – LIFT Program
Reports To: EPJV Project Manager / FAA Electronics Crew Chief
Location: FAA Western Service Area (WSA) States - Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.
Employment Type: Full-Time / Rotational (100% Travel Required)
Compensation: $40 - 50 per hour plus per diem.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform field installation, relocation, and removal of FAA electronic equipment and supporting infrastructure.
- Coordinate schedules with FAA SSC, ES, and Air Traffic personnel.
- Review and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and transmittals.
- Identify and communicate project material and equipment needs in advance of installation dates.
- Conduct site preparation and verify adequacy of space, power, grounding, and communications paths.
- Establish communications between control and remote sites, ensuring full data and signal integrity.
- Perform end-to-end signal testing, data collection, and documentation for Technical and FRD records.
- Adhere to FAA standards, including but not limited to FAA-STD-019, FAA-STD-020, FAA-C-1217, FAA Order 6510, FAA Order 6580.3A, FAA Order 6480.6B, and the NEC/NFPA Codes.
- Generate and update drawings, sketches, reports, and project documentation.
- Participate in project briefings, out-briefs, and resolution of on-site issues or exceptions.
- Support NAS TechOps in returning systems to service after scheduled outages.
- Maintain strict compliance with FAA safety, security, and operational requirements at all times.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience performing installation of electronic, communications, or control systems, preferably within FAA or similar critical infrastructure environments.
- Strong understanding of FAA installation standards, electrical work, grounding/bonding, and communication systems.
- Ability to interpret and execute engineering documentation, drawings, and project specifications.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate with multiple FAA stakeholders (SSC, ES, Air Traffic).
- Proficiency in data collection, testing, and documentation procedures.
- Possess or able to obtain required state or federal licenses/certifications where applicable.
- Must be able to travel frequently (100%) and work at remote FAA sites for extended periods (2–3 weeks per assignment).
- Must meet security clearance and access requirements for FAA facilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to generate concise reports and updates.
- Asbestos Operations & Maintenance (O&M)
- Lead O&M / Lead Awareness
- Fall Protection
- First Aid / CPR / AED
Puyenpa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Puyenpa complies with applicable federal contractor requirements regarding protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Puyenpa provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process. To request an accommodation, please contact recruiting@puyenpa.com.
Salary : $40 - $50