Communications Radio Tech

POSITION SUMMARY:

The RigSat Radio Technician is responsible to program, install, test, troubleshoot, and repair radios and other communications equipment at our Calgary location. This person should have a flexible schedule that can visit customer sites as needed.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Testing by means of watt meter, multimeter, antenna diagnostics, DTF, basic service monitor use, modulation, channel bandwidths and signal levels
- Install wireless communications equipment in stationary and mobile applications including light, medium & heavy-duty vehicles and equipment
- Basic RF
- Reading and understanding of engineering drawings/documents
- Adherence to all Safety policies and procedures
- Demonstrate professionalism
- Install, maintain, and repair SmartNet/SmartZone trunked radio systems, Conventional radio systems, MotoTRBO radio systems, TDM multiplexing equipment including T1 applications and wired/wireless LAN and WAN data networks
- Program Conventional/MotoTRBO/Trunking mobile and portable radio equipment
- Install, maintain, and repair of broadband satellite systems
- Install, maintain, and tune antenna multi-coupler systems, duplexers and transmit combiners
- Accurately record time and materials on service orders for all assigned work using NetSuite operations and procedures pertaining to the Technical Services Department
- Complete accurate Labour, Equipment and Material forms (LEM’s) and Job Hazard Assessments (JHA’s)
- Complete required inspection sheets (Vehicle)
- Assist, guide, and mentor employees and/or in all things radio
- Participate in travel and on-call duties as required
- Basic Trunking
- PMP/PtP programming
- Site surveys
- Antenna diagnostics
- Advanced radio programming
- Network cable testing,



duplex operation, spectrum analysis, use of return loss bridge
- IP Basics
- Multicoupler/Combiner tuning
- BDA installing and troubleshooting
- Loss calculations
- Cable management
- Advanced diagnostics
- BER, identify test set capabilities
- Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

- 2-year diploma in electronics or communications engineering technology or related field with 2 years of work experience/4-year bachelor's degree in electronics combined with related work experience
- Basic diagnostic and radio programming
- Ability to use a multimeter to test various radio functionality parameters as well as a spectrum analyzer
- Basic point to point and point to multipoint microwave deployment and setup experience
- Experience installing portable audio or radio equipment into all forms of light duty and heavy-duty vehicles
- Electrical Wiring codes and best practices
- Knowledge of hand and power tools, test equipment and design/fabrication techniques
- Experience working with Wireless networking switches and routers
- Hands-on Tools & Test Equipment: Knowledge of hand and power tools, test equipment, and design/fabrication techniques.

Asset

- Experience working with Motorola Kenwood or Hytera portable radio equipment
- Experience with large volume radio systems directly on client site
- Prior experience working with Motorola, Kenwood, Hytera, Icom or Harris Radios an asset
- Trailer towing and heaving construction or mine driving experience an asset
- Prior work experience in heavy industry, oil and gas, and or mining sector

Other Requirements

- Full, valid, and current driver’s license
- Clean 5-year driver’s abstract
- Transparent Criminal Background Check

Pay: $22.00-$27.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress

Work Location: In person

📌 Radio Technician (Calgary)
🏢 Confidential Privately-Held
📍 Calgary