Communications Technician (Structured Cabling)
- Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 3-5 years of Experience in the Field of Communications Cabling Industry
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
The Communications Technician will be responsible for installation, terminating and testing of a structured wiring system. Coordinating with team members to ensure an effective and successful transfer of the system at site. The Communications Technician will communicate on a regular basis with Senior Management to discuss project specifics and provide regular updates. The communications Technician will maintain and provide accurate and detailed reports for Senior Management and/or Clients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- In coordination with our Sr. Project Manager and client, to plan and schedule the specific deliverables involved with the equipment and material for site(s).
- Organize any documentation you will require for the work being performed, fill it out accurately during the project and submit it to your team and client .
- Go over the PSA (Pre-job safety assessment) with all personnel attending the site.
- Familiarize yourself with all systems so you can properly assess each procedure.
- Analyze submitted test reports and provide formal feedback
- Prepares and keeps up-to-date the pre-commissioning and commissioning execution plans (including the schedule and the mobilization of personnel and equipment for commissioning activities).
- You will act as an owners representative, overviewing and verifying all work completed.
- Maintain detailed and organized records of all documentation received.
- Report deficiencies.
- Preparation of the pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures.
- Preparation of the performance test procedures and of the operating manuals with the process team.
- Manage the execution of pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up.
- Prepare the commissioning progress reports to the Senior Management and to the client.
- Ensure the preparation of final reports and certificates.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 3-5 years of Experience in the Field of Communications Cabling Industry
- Steel toe boots required Scheduling flexibility to complete assigned tasks
- Ability to travel for extended periods
- Familiar with TIA cabling standards.
- Knowledgeable in various types of testing equipment i.e. Fluke testers Self-starter; works with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of multiple hardware technologies
- Demonstrate personal HSSE and excellent HSE behaviors at all times, and ensure that safety expectations are communicated and maintained
- Competent/good written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with the project Commissioning Team as well Client representatives.
TRAVEL:
- Depending on project, travel may be 21 days on and 7 days off or Monday through Friday.
- Expect 75% of work to include travel
- Hotel and LE expenses are paid
More about this job
Responsibilities
Install, terminate, and test structured cabling systems while coordinating site work, schedules, materials, and personnel with project teams and clients. Oversee and verify completed work, manage commissioning and start-up activities, maintain accurate documentation, report deficiencies, and provide progress reports and final records.
Requirements
Requires 3–5 years of communications cabling experience, familiarity with TIA cabling standards, and knowledge of testing equipment such as Fluke testers and multiple hardware technologies. Candidates must be safety-conscious, communicate effectively, work with minimal supervision, have scheduling flexibility, wear steel-toe boots, and be able to travel for extended periods.
Skills
- Structured Cabling Installation
- Cable Termination
- Cabling System Testing
- TIA Cabling Standards
- Fluke Testers
- Project Scheduling
- Commissioning
- Pre-commissioning
- Start-up Management
- Technical Documentation
- Test Report Analysis
- Progress Reporting
- Safety Assessment
- Hardware Technologies
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
Benefits
- Hotel Expenses
- Living Expenses
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Trades
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Communications Cabling
- Structured Wiring
- Cable Installation
- Cable Termination
- Cabling System Testing
- TIA Cabling Standards
- Fluke Testers
- Pre-job Safety Assessment
- HSSE
- HSE
- Project Scheduling
- Equipment and Materials
- Pre-commissioning
- Commissioning
- Start-up
- Performance Test Procedures
- Operating Manuals
- Test Reports
- Commissioning Execution Plans
- Progress Reports
- Deficiency Reporting
- Hardware Technologies
- Client Representatives
- Site Work
- Travel