Communications Technician

Communications Technician

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$40.00/hr - $45.00/hr

The Communications Technician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and optimizing communication systems that support utility‑scale solar photovoltaic (PV) plants. This role ensures reliable data flow between field equipment, SCADA systems, inverters, trackers, weather stations, and monitoring platforms to maximize plant performance and uptime.

• Install, configure, test, and maintain fiber optic systems, Ethernet networks, wireless radios, PLCs, and DAS equipment.
• Troubleshoot communication failures impacting SCADA or plant operations.
• Perform fiber testing and interpret OTDR and power meter results.
• Support commissioning, corrective, and preventative maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation including network diagrams and reports.
• Comply with QE Solar safety policies and OSHA standards.
• Travel to multiple project sites as required.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of communications, networking, SCADA, or renewable energy experience.
• Fiber optics and TCP/IP networking knowledge.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background and drug screening.

• Utility‑scale solar O&M experience.
• Fiber splicing or OTDR certification.
• Modbus TCP/IP or DNP3 knowledge.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work at heights, walk long distances, and work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.

QE Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the ADA.

• 100% paid employee premium on health benefits; additional dependents at low costs and great plans for Health, Dental, Vision, FSA or HSA.
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance.
• Perks at Work Marketplace for discounts on gym memberships, classes, tech, vacations, tickets, and more.
• Family Building and Adoption Assistance Programs.
• Learning & Development Opportunities.
• Discounted Life & Disability Insurance.

Workplace Type:
On-site

Salary Range: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Employment Type:

Full-time

Location:

Honolulu, HI United States

Seniority level:
Entry level

Job function:
Information Technology

Industries:
Services for Renewable Energy

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