WGL - Systems Technician

Union: Yes

Bargaining Unit/Local: International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 96

Rate Classification: Grade 8- $44.24 per hour, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Number of Positions Available: 1

Position Summary:

Washington Gas is currently hiring for a Systems Technician to join our team. In this role, you'll be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting the company's Radio Frequency (RF) communications systems—including land mobile radio, microwave, broadband, telemetry, CAD, and other wireless networks. You'll install and repair a wide range of wireless equipment, diagnose issues, and ensure everything is operating safely and efficiently. You may also direct the work of junior technicians and perform other electronic-related tasks as needed. This is a hands-on, high-impact role that helps keep our communication systems reliable and our operations running smoothly.

What You'll Do:

• Install, diagnose issues and maintain a full range of wireless communications networks and equipment including, but not limited to, trunked radio system, MAS/Spread Spectrum, Digital Microwave, Digital Multiplex, and fixed and mobile data voice/data systems.

• Install, troubleshoot and repair fiber throughout the campuses and remote sites as required for the various networks. Installation shall include indoor, outdoor and underground applications.

• Remove and replace servers to support the various wireless networks.

• Work with outside wire crews and vendors in the installation of wiring and circuitry to the public network.

• Understand and assist with LAN and WAN wiring issues and utilize testing equipment and network analysis tools to resolve connectivity issues.

• Maintain wiring fields in a clean and orderly manner and assist in minor communication facilities upgrades and renovations. 

• Evaluate signal coverage requirements and install coverage units and access points in appropriate locations.

• Coordinate customer contact, access to customer premises, and customer test acceptance on small and medium jobs.

• Ensure that documentation is effectively completed and submitted as required.

• Conduct outdoor 2-way radio and wireless signal strength, path, and facility surveys using signal test equipment and software.

In addition to the activities described above:

• May be assigned to related business support and administrative activities (ex.  backend meter processing, backend corrosion processing, backend leak/damager prevention processing, peer safety observations, vehicle clean-out, cross functional training activities, etc.)

What You Have:

• High School diploma or equivalent G.E.D. 

• One year as an electronic technician or two years of relevant technical training and working knowledge of Trunked Radio, microwave and multiplex communications systems.

• Good working knowledge of computer-based programming/diagnostic tools such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, Ethernet, fiber and voice modulation equipment.

• Good communication skills (oral and written) and ability to use common PC software programs.

• Must possess a clear understanding of various communication protocols including but not limited to TCP/IP, UDP, analog and digital principles. 

• On Call as required on a rotational basis. 

• Must successfully complete all assigned training modules qualifying exams and field clearance by a supervisor.

*Licenses/Certifications: 

• Valid Driver License.

• FCC General Radio Telephone License and/or PCIA certification and/or Certification from a recognized electronics training program.  

• Net+ Certification preferred

Shift Work:  As Required   

Use of Personal Vehicle:  As Required

Please note that current union members will receive priority on these vacancies, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply.

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Why work at AltaGas?

AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide clean and affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.

We deliver clean and affordable natural gas to approximately 1.7 million customers' homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities across four jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.To learn more about our mission: 

For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.

U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.