Radio Technician

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  • Canada
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Job Description:About the Job:Kent is looking for a Radio Technician to support telecommunications and radio systems at Kearl. This is a site-based role, working within the plant telecom team and supporting both radio-specific work and broader telecom activities as required. This position operates on a 14/14 FIFO rotation from Edmonton or Calgary, working day shifts in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.Skills and Responsibilities:Responsibilities:Two-Way Radio Installation & Maintenance
  • Install, configure, and maintain two-way radio systems, including handheld, mobile, and base station equipment.
  • Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on radio equipment and infrastructure.
  • Support point-to-point radio installation, alignment, and system turn-up.
Testing & Troubleshooting
  • Diagnose and resolve radio system issues, including signal loss, interference, and hardware/software faults.
  • Perform radio programming, system configuration, and firmware updates.
  • Troubleshoot P25 radio systems and ensure optimal system performance.
Site & Field Support
  • Support walk-in clients with radio repairs and technical issues, as well as field-based service requests.
  • Work collaboratively within a plant-based telecom team (typically ~10 personnel).
  • Assist with broader telecom tasks as required to support site operations.
Stakeholder & Client Interface
  • Interface internally with telecom and radio technicians, and externally with clients and subcontractors.
  • Communicate technical issues, progress updates, and solutions clearly and professionally.
  • Maintain strong working relationships in a site-based, customer-facing environment.
Documentation & Reporting
  • Complete daily field reports, maintenance logs, and service documentation.
  • Maintain accurate records of installations, programming, and repairs.
  • Support project documentation and system handover requirements.
In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:Knowledge/Qualification/Training/Certification:
  • Hands-on experience as a Radio Technician or Telecom Technician, with a strong focus on two-way radio systems.
  • Experience with radio installation, programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience working with P25 radio systems (strongly preferred).
  • Familiarity with Motorola radio products is considered an asset.
  • Background in industrial or plant-based environments preferred.
  • Diploma or certification in Electronics Engineering Technology or related field.
Communication
  • Clear verbal and written English communication skills.
  • Comfortable working in a client-facing, team-based environment.
Behavior/Core Competencies
  • Strong attention to detail and quality.
  • Proactive problem-solving mindset.
  • Reliable, safety-focused, and collaborative.
  • Adaptable and willing to support multiple workstreams within a dynamic site environment.
HSSEQ Commitment:The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company, its clients, and the governing authorities of the host country.Details about the role:
  • Location: Fort McKay, AB
  • Relocation required: No
  • Travel required: FIFO from Edmonton or Calgary - 14/14 rotation
  • Contract type: Full-time
  • Experience level: Typically 5-10 years (flexible based on experience)
About Us: About you:Join us. Unleash your energy within.If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we're the team for you. We've created a new breed of company - future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we're far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.We're a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.Our purpose and beliefs:As Kent, we're tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.It's the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING:Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We're heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

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