Electronic Communications Specialist I/II/Sr.

Montana-Dakota Utilities

United States, North Dakota, Williston

May 23, 2025

Description

Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for self and others. Install and maintain mobile radios, radio base stations and other types of communication equipment; including analog and DMR Tier 3 trunked radio, SCADA and Microwave; used by the company in accordance with FCC regulations and accepted manufacturers and industry standards. Consult with and recommend radio communication solutions to area managers. Responsibility involves the operation of a communications system in a designated geographical area. Work with company departments to interface systems with new and existing equipment, i.e. Data and SCADA hardware, Mobile Work Force, fiber optics, etc. Assists in the maintenance of other electronic systems as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFCATIONS

Must possess a working knowledge of electronics and communication systems at a level normally acquired through the completion of a two-year degree in electronics or communications.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorship considered.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
May be required to submit to periodic background checks if position requires access to security sensitive business locations and/or systems.
Required to maintain a valid driver's license.
Requires travel: Extensive (50% and over)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

FCC General Radio Telephone Certificate or NABER license.
Prior experience in a two-way radio service shop or experience in radio communications.
Certification/training in electronic repair, network/communications cabling systems, or the handling and splicing of fiber optic cabling systems.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Installs and maintains radio base stations and repeater systems, mobile radios and mobile data system.
Installs and maintains Electric Remote Terminal Units, associated telemetering systems and other control systems supporting Electric SCADA system.
Installs and maintains other types of communications equipment and systems such as telephone, auxiliary power equipment (standby generator controls), UPS systems, Physical Access Control systems, audio/video & PA systems. Consults with and recommends communication solutions with area managers.
Oversee projects when needed (i.e. tower crews) and may be contact for subcontractors hired by MDU.
Maintains records as required by the FCC and equipment inventory reports as necessary. Maintains system drawings as required.

Application Deadline: June 9, 2025 at 11am CST
Offers Typically Made Between $29.87 - $37.34 per hour

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