Industrial Engineering Technician
Listed on 2026-09-25
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Installation Technician, Telecoms Engineering, Electrician/ Electrician Installation, Field/Service Technician
- Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Location: Amarillo, TX
Onsite Flexibility: Onsite
Contract Details- Position Type: Contract
- Contract Duration: 12 months
- Pay Rate: $60.00-$65.00 / Hour (USD)
- Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
The Communication Wire worker is a skilled electrical and communications infrastructure professional responsible for the installation, maintenance, testing, certification, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical, structured cabling, fiber optic, and low-voltage communication systems. This position supports the design and operation of critical utility communications infrastructure within substations, service centers, control centers, data centers, offices, and field facilities.
The successful candidate will hold a Journeyman Electrician license (or equivalent verifiable electrical experience where licensing is not required) and maintain BICSI certification. The Communication Wire worker combines traditional electrical knowledge with telecommunications and network infrastructure expertise to ensure safe, reliable, and standards-compliant installations.
Key Responsibilities Electrical Systems- Install, modify, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems supporting communications and network infrastructure.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, riser diagrams, and construction drawings.
- Install conduit, cable tray, grounding systems, raceways, and associated infrastructure.
- Ensure compliance with NEC, OSHA, NFPA 70E, utility standards, and local electrical codes.
- Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on electrical systems supporting telecommunications equipment.
- Install, terminate, test, certify, and troubleshoot copper and fiber optic cabling systems.
- Perform CAT6A, CAT7, multimode, and single-mode fiber installations.
- Conduct fiber splicing, OTDR testing, power meter testing, and certification testing.
- Install, maintain, and support MDF, IDF, communications shelters, data center, and network room infrastructure.
- Maintain cable management, labeling, and documentation standards in accordance with BICSI and company requirements.
- Support communication infrastructure projects in substations, generation facilities, operations centers, service centers, and other company facilities.
- Assist with WAN, LAN, SCADA, radio, microwave, security, and utility communication infrastructure deployments.
- Coordinate work with engineers, communication technicians, contractors, and project managers.
- Perform site surveys and evaluate infrastructure requirements.
- Perform certification testing of installed infrastructure.
- Maintain accurate as-built drawings, records, test documentation, and system inventories.
- Document deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensure all installations meet company quality and workmanship standards.
- Follow all company safety procedures and utility work practices.
- Participate in job hazard assessments and safety briefings.
- Maintain qualified worker status and required certifications.
- Ensure all work is completed in a safe, neat, and workmanlike manner.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Technical school, apprenticeship, or vocational training required.
- Journeyman Electrician License (where required by state or local jurisdiction).
- BICSI Technician (TECH) Certification required.
- Valid Driver's License.
Certifications:
- BICSI Installer 2 Copper.
- BICSI Installer 2 Optical Fiber.
- BICSI RCDD.
- Fiber Optic Association (FOA) certifications.
- Fluke certification testing experience.
- Manufacturer certifications (Comm Scope, Corning, Panduit, Leviton, etc.).
- Minimum 5 years of electrical construction, telecommunications, structured cabling, or related field experience.
- Experience with both copper and fiber optic communications systems.
- Experience reading electrical and telecommunications drawings.
- Thorough understanding of AC and DC electrical systems, circuits, and electrical safety practices.
- Knowledge of structured cabling standards including ANSI/TIA and BICSI best practices.
- Proficiency in fiber optic…
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