The Communications Technician is responsible for the provision of day to day operations and maintenance of the Mount Jackson Teleport facility and remote locations.
Main Responsibilities
- Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment including; Internet data, VOIP, digital audio and video baseband equipment
- Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on networking hardware, such as routers, switches, and firewalls
- Thorough understanding of complex data networks and backhaul configurations
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to IF and RF hardware such as up/down converters, traveling wave tube amplifiers (TWTA), LNA and modems
- Participate in the installation and commissioning of new and expansion services with engineering personnel, demonstrating thorough understanding of the systems
- Complete pertinent documentation associated with maintenance and/or installation tasks
- Responsible for the operations and maintenance of Antenna systems, Power, HVAC, and supervisory and control systems
- Provide TT&C support on multiple system configurations
- Have the ability to work directly with Telesat customers and/or third-party contractors
- Ability to work in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision
Education & Experience Required
- 3-year Electronics/Telecommunications Technologist Diploma, or the equivalent
- Understanding of Network fundamentals such as TCP/IP and LAN/WAN
- Familiarity with complex IP networks, routing protocols and VPN technology
- Familiar with various types of telecommunications test equipment
- Ability to demonstrate solid troubleshooting skills and prioritize the resolution of events
- Knowledge of Microsoft and Unix based operating systems, applications and tools
- Familiarity with Radio Frequency (RF) equipment and systems
- Must have strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Cable building.
- Basic Fiber knowledge
Working Conditions
- The Mount Jackson Teleport operates Monday through Friday 0800-1600. On-call coverage, and the ability to work in an unsupervised environment is a requirement of this position
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Back ground check
Top Skills
What We Do
Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability, and industry-leading customer service, Telesat is one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators. Telesat works collaboratively with its customers to deliver critical connectivity solutions that tackle the world’s most complex communications challenges, providing powerful advantages that improve their operations and drive profitable growth.
Continuously innovating to meet the connectivity demands of the future, Telesat Lightspeed, the company’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, will be the first and only LEO network optimized to meet the rigorous requirements of telecom, government, maritime and aeronautical customers. Telesat Lightspeed will redefine global satellite connectivity with ubiquitous, affordable, high-capacity links with fiber-like speeds.
