Westinghouse Electric Company · 7 hours ago
Telecommunication Technician
Norwell, MA
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$28/hr - $32/hr
3+ years expWestinghouse Electric Company is dedicated to providing clean energy solutions and is seeking a Telecommunications Technician to support their mission. The role involves maintaining telecommunications systems, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing technical guidance to users, along with installation and troubleshooting of network equipment.
Electrical DistributionEnergyNuclear
Responsibilities
Maintain accurate records of installations, configurations, repairs, and maintenance activities
Ensure all work complies with telecommunications regulations and standards
Provide technical guidance to users, often involving customer service during field visits
Install and wire routers/switches, coordinating for configuration and troubleshooting
Install and provision of transport equipment and ethernet services supporting MPLS network
Test, deployment, and documentation supporting system upgrades, patches, and maintenance window activities
Respond to system and service outages and storm/disaster support
Participate in maintenance window cutovers and system grooms
Installation and wiring of routers/switches along with coordination with multiple groups for configuration and troubleshooting
Identify and use the proper resources to develop solutions and design new approaches to problems encountered in work assignments
Qualification
Required
Maintain accurate records of installations, configurations, repairs, and maintenance activities
Ensure all work complies with telecommunications regulations and standards
Provide technical guidance to users, often involving customer service during field visits
Install and wire routers/switches, coordinating for configuration and troubleshooting
Install and provision of transport equipment and ethernet services supporting MPLS network
Test, deployment, and documentation supporting system upgrades, patches, and maintenance window activities
Respond to system and service outages and storm/disaster support
Participate in maintenance window cutovers and system grooms
Identify and use the proper resources to develop solutions and design new approaches to problems encountered in work assignments
Exposure to cold, heat, loud noise, and energized wires up to 25%
Outdoor work up to 25%
Travel 51-75%
Office work up to 25%
May require some travel with overnight stays and additional hours, holiday, and/or weekend work for project managers to complete projects or meet deadlines - project needs will base it
3+ years of experience with Nokia and Ciena transport equipment
Commissioning and troubleshooting DWDM systems
Working knowledge of fiber circuits, MPLS and other LAN/WAN data circuits
Skilled in the termination and troubleshooting of cabling types to include fiber
Knowledge of fiber terminations, data circuits, 48V and 135Vdc power plants
Experience with DC plant systems, LAN and wireless testing, fiber optic test equipment, and cabling types
Familiarity with cable identification, terminating cables, and Channel Banks
Prioritize safety, environmental consciousness
Preferred
Electrical/Electronic background and SCADA knowledge are a plus
SolarWinds – NPM and NCM
Benefits
Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan
Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions
Company
Westinghouse Electric Company
Westinghouse Electric Company provides innovative and secure nuclear technology solutions.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.62BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyExport Development CanadaUK Government
2025-12-08Grant
2024-12-09Debt Financing· $1.45B
2023-07-27Grant· $13.43M
Leadership Team
Dan Sumner
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Margaret Cosentino
Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs
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