Comm Electrician I

Job Description

COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRICIAN I (6197)

A Communications Electrician I will be responsible for the installation, operation and maintenance of NVE voice and data systems. With supervision and oversight, be capable of working independently to regularly and customarily install, test, calibrate, inspect, adjust and repair all types of communication and control equipment. Responsible for systems that include, but are not limited to, Operation Technology network routing and switching (MPLS) systems, High-Speed Multiplexer systems, Voice and Data communication systems, Telephone systems, PBX's, Microwave radio systems, Land Mobile Radio systems, SCADA systems, Power Line Carrier equipment, Telemetry, Fiber Optics/Lightwave and associated switching or termination equipment providing critical high-speed communications circuits for protection of company assets.

The Communications Electrician I must also be able to install, maintain, and repair communications power systems including batteries & chargers in addition to emergency backup power systems (generators). Must have a valid FCC general class radiotelephone operator's license, or valid NABER or NARTE certification. Employees will perform any and all asks for which they are properly trained and can competently and safely perform.

This position requires a minimum of 4 years' experience as a communications technician.

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but is NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For more information regarding work visas, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe.

We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.

NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.