What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Technician position at QE Solar?
Description
The Communications Technician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and
optimizing communication systems that support utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) plants. This role
ensures reliable data flow between field equipment, SCADA systems, inverters, trackers, weather
stations, and monitoring platforms to maximize plant performance and uptime.
Essential Job Functions
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work at heights, walk long distances, and work outdoors in extreme weather
conditions.
Equal Employment Opportunity
QE Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations in accordance
with the ADA.
QE Solar offers incredible benefits! We enjoy:
Salary Range: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Honolulu, HI United States
Statement To All Third-Party Agencies And Similar Organizations
QE Solar accepts resumes only from contracted recruiting agencies with formal service agreements. Please do not send unsolicited resumes or outreach emails to our QE Solar employees, hiring managers, or team members without expressed consent or contract for services. QE Solar is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes or services.
The Communications Technician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and
optimizing communication systems that support utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) plants. This role
ensures reliable data flow between field equipment, SCADA systems, inverters, trackers, weather
stations, and monitoring platforms to maximize plant performance and uptime.
Essential Job Functions
- Install, configure, test, and maintain fiber optic systems, Ethernet networks, wireless radios, PLCs,
- Troubleshoot communication failures impacting SCADA or plant operations
- Perform fiber testing and interpret OTDR and power meter results
- Support commissioning, corrective, and preventative maintenance activities
- Maintain accurate documentation including network diagrams and reports
- Comply with QE Solar safety policies and OSHA standards
- Travel to multiple project sites as required
- High school diploma or GED
- 2 years of communications, networking, SCADA, or renewable energy experience
- Fiber optics and TCP/IP networking knowledge
- Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background and drug screening
- Utility-scale solar O&M; experience
- Fiber splicing or OTDR certification
- Modbus TCP/IP or DNP3 knowledge
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work at heights, walk long distances, and work outdoors in extreme weather
conditions.
Equal Employment Opportunity
QE Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations in accordance
with the ADA.
QE Solar offers incredible benefits! We enjoy:
- 100% paid employee premium on health benefits; additional dependents at low costs and great plans for Health, Dental, Vision, FSA or HSA
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance
- Perks at Work Marketplace for discounts on gym memberships, classes, tech, vacations, tickets, and more
- Family Building and Adoption Assistance Programs
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Discounted Life & Disability Insurance
Salary Range: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Honolulu, HI United States
Statement To All Third-Party Agencies And Similar Organizations
QE Solar accepts resumes only from contracted recruiting agencies with formal service agreements. Please do not send unsolicited resumes or outreach emails to our QE Solar employees, hiring managers, or team members without expressed consent or contract for services. QE Solar is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes or services.
Salary : $40 - $45