Field Technician Job in New Orleans, Louisiana US

Field Technician

Job ID: INS12111012 Field Technician - New Orleans, LA - INS12111012 Description: Field Technician - New Orleans, LA Job Code: INS12111012 Job Description: The Field Technician is expected to provide mid level system installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance on Harris CapRock?s products and services overseas, onshore, and offshore as appropriate. * Providing technical support and resource to ensure delivery of service * Liaison with clients, and groups within Harris CapRock to ensure the timely delivery of service * Installation, commissioning and maintenance of fixed and stabilised satellite systems, including: * Configuration, test and faultfinding of satellite modems * Configuration, test and faultfinding of C Ku-band RF units * Assembly of fixed antenna systems * Assembly of Seatel stabilized antennas and radomes * To provide assistance to senior Field Technicians during the installation, commissioning and maintenance of fixed and stabilised satellite systems * To provide technical support and supervision of junior Field Technicians, including on the job training where appropriate * To assist with the problem solving of technical issues within the company * Travel to customers sites overseas, onshore and offshore, often at short notice * Ad hoc duties as required * Comply with all safety requirements implemented by employer, customers, facility owners or vendors involved in the employee?s daily tasks * Complete all required paperwork accurately, legibly and obtain proper approvals from job site location management * Communicate job progress to customers, Harris CapRock Job Manager and Technical Services Qualifications: * Associates degree in electronic/engineering/telecom or data networks preferred * Two to four years experience in radio frequency communications systems * Overseas travel may be required * Experience in computer networking systems and components a plus * Experience in proper usage of a variety of hand tools * Must be available on-call twenty-four (24) hour, seven (7) days a week, except for periods designated by the service supervisor * Can obtain passport * Can obtain TWIC card * Must be able to lift 75 lbs. and have the ability to climb structures as required on land and offshore, installing communication and antenna systems Preferred Additional Skills: * Knowledge of VSAT systems and related equipment * Ability to install, commission, and fault find VSAT systems and equipment * Previous experience of installing, commissioning and fault finding stabilized satellite systems and equipment * Test Equipment ? able to use a range of suitable test equipment including Spectrum Analyzers, BERT testers, Wattmeters etc. * Radio? able to install and fault find on typical maritime installations. (LOS, VHF, UHF) * Previous experience of PBX?s, routers, TCP/IP, PA and radio systems preferred * IS systems installation * Rack and Stack * Cable Management * Terminating Testing fiber, CAT6, coax, heliax, and power type cables * Proficient use of test equipment and tools (for project cables and equipment) * Labeling-marking-tagging * Documentation (cable tests, drawings, cable schedule, JSAs, MSDS) * Knowledge and proficient with EIA/TIA cable installation standards and guidelines * Safety/Security ? as applicable for all phases of project and GOM requirements (Water Survival, HUET, TWIC, etc.) ? specifics will be verified with customer * Systems knowledge of any IS systems referenced in attached Big Foot Telecom spec is a definite plus * Professional attitude, appearance, performance (a must) * PC literate * Good communication skills (written and verbal) * Ability to work to meet both customer and company demands within a short timeframe By submitting your r sum for this position, you understand and agree that Harris Corporation may share your r sum, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. Requirements: Expertise Technical Education Associate (or equivalent work experience) JobType Full Time Locale USA - LA - New Orleans Preferred Language English