telesat - Technologist, Montreal Teleports and Remote Operations
Requirements
• Electronics/Telecommunications Technologist Diploma, or the equivalent. • Strong interpersonal skills, strong customer service skills required. • Familiarity with RF systems, especially satellite-based RF systems is an asset. • Knowledge of IP based LAN/WAN networks and routing protocols (Ethernet, TCP/IP, VLAN). • Familiarity with interconnection of network devices and complex network architecture • Familiar with various types of telecommunications test equipment • 2- 5 years of experience would be an asset. • Familiarity with MS Office suite • ## Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • Knowledge with Satellite, microwave and/or RF transmission • Knowledge with digital video compression system SD & HD • Understanding of Network fundamentals such as TCP/IP, LAN/WAN • Familiarity with interconnection of network devices. • Ability to demonstrate solid troubleshooting skills • Strong interpersonal skills Familiarity with RF systems and satellite communications would be an asset • ## Specialised Equipment-tools: • Various communications and RF uplink and downlink components are used. • High power amplifiers, upconverters, downconverters, routers, switches, video encoders, servers. • Fixed and motorized antennas. • Skills to work with Various test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, radiation meters, power meters, digital voltmeters, frequency counters. • Hand tools are also used such as Drills & Skill saw • ## Decision Making and Supervision: • The Eastern Teleports & Remote Technologist is expected to make decisions as to the correct course of action to take when an alarm is received or when a problem is reported or discovered on a teleport service or system. The technologist is expected to perform planning in executing on assigned maintenance tasks and duties. • Supervision of contractors or customers working at a Telesat or customer location is sometimes required. Senior technologist will be expected to provide supervision and guidance to junior technologists. • The Eastern Teleports & Remote Technologist is expected to take the lead role in troubleshooting network issues or in implementing changes to a network or hub system. • ## Working Conditions: • Shift work (weekday) as required and the ability to work in an unsupervised environment is a requirement of this position. On call support on a rotational basis is part of this role. Frequent Travel is a requirement of this position.
Responsibilities
• As part of the Network Support group within Operations, provide level 2 support for Telesat hub and network systems. • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to IF and RF hardware such as up/down converters, high power amplifiers (KHPA), traveling wave tube amplifiers (TWTA), modulators… • Operate and maintain Monitoring and Control system (Site Supervision) • Work closely with Telesat Engineering and other staff in the implementation or modification of Telesat and customer systems. • Travel to support remote group, for installations as well as corrective maintenance is required. • Create and update Remote stations and Teleport services documentation and procedures as required. • Work directly with Telesat customers and/or third-party suppliers as required. Maintain a clean, safe and professional workspace. • Ability to work both in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision • The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain Government of Canada clearance
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