National Grid (LSE: NG.; NYSE:NGG) is an international electricity and gas company and one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world. We play a vital role in delivering gas and electricity to many millions of people across Great Britain and northeastern US in an efficient, reliable and safe manner. We are committed to safeguarding our global environment for future generations and providing all our customers with the highest standards of service through investment in our networks and through our talented, diverse workforce.

National Grid owns the high-voltage electricity transmission network in England and Wales and operates the system across Great Britain. It also owns and operates the high pressure gas transmission system in Britain and its distribution business delivers gas to 11 million homes and businesses.

In the US, National Grid distributes electricity to nearly five million customers in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Rhode Island. Owning 4,160 megawatts of electricity generation, it is the largest power producer in New York State supplying power to over one million customers on Long Island. It is also the largest distributor of natural gas in the northeastern U.S., delivering gas to 3.4 million customers in New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

National Grid also has a number of related businesses such as LNG importation and storage, land remediation and metering.

Radio Communications Technician - Long Island

OCCUPATION:
Wire and Cable Install/Maintain/Repair

About the Opportunity: Radio Communications Technician–Long Island ($28.43 per hour)

 

 

Experience the personal challenge of working for a world class organization and leader in the utilities and energy industry as a Radio Communications Technician for our Substation Protection and Telecommunications Operations Department located in Long Island, New York.  As a Radio Communications Technician, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

 

  • Must be able to work Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM shift and remain flexible for occasional shift changes or overtime to support work requirements.

 

  • Work independently or with another Technician to perform the highest technical work associated with repair, test, maintenance and installation of complex communication and electronic equipment including two-way radio, microwave, satellite, wireless cell site and video facilities.  Perform all necessary tests and adjustments, submits written reports and test data sheets.

 

  • Investigates and corrects audio, radio, video and microwave interference complaints and follows up with such complaints.

 

  • Responsible for the installation, repair and maintenance of wireless remote controlled and data control systems.

 

  • Performs all types of work on communications equipment and other electronic equipment involving solid-state integrated circuit and computer technologies.

 

  • Must have a good working knowledge of basic principles of solid-state electronics and apply this knowledge by working with electronic and electrical diagrams and sketches in the installation of communications equipment.

 

  • Must have a valid FCC General Radio Telephone Operator's license and current knowledge of FCC rules, regulations and practices as pertaining to federally licensed systems used by the Company.

 

  • Recommends the purchase of materials and equipment and the establishment of spare parts' requirements.

 

  • Operates motor vehicles and/or equipment necessary to perform job duties. 

 

  • Performs other comparable duties, as well as, coordinates activities with other departments or sections.

 

  • Must be able to perform the duties outlined above in shop or outside field conditions from a ladder or aerial lift device.  May be required to perform work at up to 200 feet above the ground on utility/communication structures in an aerial platform under various weather conditions.  Must be able to work in aerial lift device as required to maintain or install wireless communications equipment on towers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • Two years of college in electronics or equivalent required.

 

  • 6 1/2 years of practical hands-on experience as a Radio Technician trouble shooting and repairing two-way mobile, portable and base station radio communications electronics. 

 

  • Applicants must possess a valid FCC General Radio Telephone Operator License. 

 

  • Possession of a valid / clean New York State motor operator's license required.

 

  • In addition to possessing the qualifications for this vacancy, candidates selected will be expected to work overtime in accordance with departmental requirements and to participate in the Company's Emergency Restoration Program as may be required.
  • Candidates are required to pass a written screening exam administered by National Grid and additional testing may be administered based upon the requirements of the position.

 

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