Telecommunications Specialist III/IV

Do something that means something at Williams. This isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours.

As a Telecommunications Specialist III/IV, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining an extensive and sophisticated telecommunications network. As always, safety is the highest priority!

Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.

Level IV

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Provides technical services to daily operational control of a large complex voice, data telecommunications and LAN/WAN system with technical services
• Installs, troubleshoots, tests and maintains all telecom/network equipment and on-site DC power systems including batteries (12V, 24V, 48V), rectifiers, generators, fuse panels, solar panels and grounding
• Coordinates with SCADA, Gas Control, Network Services, local operations and company partners
• Collaborates with Telecommunications Engineers/Specialists to assure the reliable operations of the Company's Telecommunications assets
• Demonstrates technical expertise in specialties, geographic areas or operational functions
• Applies specialized knowledge to complete projects and/or work assignments
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: High School Diploma/GED, technical/trade school certification or military electronics training and minimum eight (8) years' experience in telecommunications, operations or maintenance
• Preferred: Associate's or two-year technical school degree in electronics or military electronics training and valid FCC license, telecommunications certificate or license
  
  

Other Requirements:

• Must possess valid State Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Thrives in a team environment and can build partnerships with others
  
  

Physical and Environment Work Requirements:

Must be willing to:

• Work in extreme temperatures, with loud noises and in enclosed spaces
• Carry or lift items up to 50 lbs and team lift loads of more than 50 lbs as needed
• Stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and squat, often for long periods of time
• Work at elevated levels, potentially from man lifts, ladders, scaffolding, and/or small towers, with appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)
• Use hand tools
  
  

Shift/Work Hours/Travel Requirements:

• Must be available for 24-hour call-out and to work after hours, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts and holidays as the need arises
  
  

Level III

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Supports daily operational control of a sophisticated voice and data telecommunications and LAN/WAN system with technical services
• Installs, troubleshoots, tests and maintains all telecom/network equipment and on-site DC power systems including batteries (12V, 24V, 48V), rectifiers, generators, fuse panels, solar panels and grounding
• Coordinates with SCADA, Gas Control, Network Services, local operations and company partners
• Collaborates with Telecommunications Engineers/Specialists to assure the reliable operations of the Company's Telecommunications assets
• Demonstrates technical expertise in specialties, geographic areas or operational functions
• Applies specialized knowledge to complete projects and/or work assignments
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: High School Diploma/GED, technical/trade school certification or military electronics training and minimum three (3) years of experience in telecommunications, operations or maintenance
• Preferred: Associate's or two-year technical school degree in electronics or military electronics training and valid FCC license, telecommunications certificate or license
  
  

Other Requirements:

• Must possess valid State Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Thrives in a team environment and can build partnerships with others
  
  

Physical and Environment Work Requirements:

Must be willing to:

• Work in extreme temperatures, with loud noises and in enclosed spaces
• Carry or lift items up to 50 lbs and team lift loads of more than 50 lbs as needed
• Stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and squat, often for long periods of time
• Work at elevated levels, potentially from man lifts, ladders, scaffolding, and/or small towers, with appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)
• Use hand tools
  
  

Shift/Work Hours/Travel Requirements:

• Must be available for 24-hour call-out and to work after hours, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts and holidays as the need arises
  
  

, Responsible for complex tasks typically relating to network monitoring, operations, installation, and/or maintenance for local, off-site, and/or remote locations. locations.