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SalaryDate: Jan 25, 2024
Location: Houston, TX, US, 77064
Company: CenterPoint Energy
CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.
Our Vision: Our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value drives our strategy and performance. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.
Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
Job Summary
CenterPoint Energy is looking for a Telecommunication Network Tech Ito join our Transport and Smart Grid Communication Team, located in Houston, TX.
You will have the ability to: provides implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities associated with CenterPoint Energy’s Fiber, Microwave, and MPLS communications network as well as point to point dedicated circuits. This includes (but is not limited to): installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting ancillary devices such as batteries, alarm points, communications devices, M/W radios, IP base equipment, etc. This network provides data transport services throughout the greater Houston-Galveston-Palacios-Limestone areas.
Essential Functions
- Provide working knowledge to installation, operational and maintenance support by measuring signal-to-noise, signal-to-noise ratio, signal distortion, jitter, frequency levels, peak-to-average ratio, 300 to 3,000 frequency run, E&M signaling, bit error rate, tip/ring/ground resistance, loop back testing, smart jack testing, modem set up features, CSU testing, measuring and adjustment of decibel levels on circuits and microwave radios.
- Installation, support, and maintenance of Ethernet Gig-Ethernet, T3, T1, STS, VT1, and DS0.
- Field troubleshooting including the use of logical electronic and telecommunications problem solving techniques, visual check of equipment, the use of test equipment, software/hardware configurations, and resolve communication failures on cabling system (including fiber optics), microwave radio systems, licensed and unlicensed radio systems, Ethernet transport, servers, multiplexers, tower structures (including light controllers), AC/DC power systems including batteries.
- Demonstrate of basic networking fundamentals including: OSI model, TCP/IP, and Sub netting.
- Knowledge with or willingness to learn field installation of fiber optic networks, OSP and building environment. Utilize skill sets for Fusion splicing, ODTR and power meter testing.
- Knowledge of basic Network troubleshooting skills including ping, trace route.
- Understanding of microwave radios fundamentals and basic telecommunications technology.
- Knowledge with or willingness to learn termination, splicing, and connecting of Company fiber optic cable and appurtenances, but it will also require learning and troubleshooting all aspects of telecom transport equipment.
- Work in an After Hours ON CALL Rotation in sequence with all other members of the Telecommunications Team.
- Must possess a valid State of Texas driver’s license and a safe driving record as determined by the company.
- Ability to use hand tools, wire wrapping tool, transmission test set, telephone test set, and basic knowledge of testing, cable standards, computer base test equipment, and electronic problem solving techniques.
- Knowledge with or willingness to learn Line Locating of Fiber optic OSP, maintenance for the LMS-Locating Management System.
Education Description
- Associate Degree in Electrical Technology, Computer Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university preferred. In lieu of a degree, will consider a combination of education and related applicable IT experience totaling one (1) year, where each year of applicable work experience = 0.5 year.
- BICSI certification is a plus.
- CISCO CCNA certification preferred.
Experience
- 0-2 years experience.
- It is a plus to have work experience that include field operational support Knowledge of field operational support, hands-on implementation and configuration of network devices such as: routers, switches, wireless devices, multiplexers, microwave, radios, wireless devices, and UPS equipment is preferred
We want you to know
CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value drives our strategy and performance. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
What we bring to you
- Competitive pay
- Paid training
- Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
- Transit subsidies
- Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
- Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
- Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Start Date: 01/25/2024
Posting End Date: 02/08/2024
Posting Start Date: 01/25/2024
Posting End Date: 02/08/2024
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
Nearest Major Market: Houston
