Telecommunications Lead Technician

C2O Americas is Hiring: Telecom Lead Technician – LNG Commissioning Location: Southeast Texas Employment Type: Full-Time / Project Assignment C2O Americas is seeking an experienced Telecom Lead Technician to support commissioning activities at a major LNG facility in Southeast Texas. This position is responsible for leading the installation, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of telecommunications systems critical to plant operations, safety, and communications.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and supervise telecom commissioning activities throughout the project lifecycle. Coordinate the installation, testing, and troubleshooting of fiber optic networks, structured cabling, and telecommunications infrastructure. Commission and validate systems including Public Address/General Alarm (PA/GA), CCTV, Access Control, LAN/WAN networks, telephone systems, radio communications, and fiber optic systems.

Review engineering drawings, commissioning procedures, and turnover documentation to ensure quality and compliance with project requirements. Coordinate with engineering, construction, vendors, and operations teams to support safe and efficient system startup and handover. Perform functional testing, loop checks, system integration, and troubleshooting of telecom equipment.

Maintain accurate commissioning records, punch lists, and completion documentation. Ensure all work is performed in accordance with project safety requirements, company standards, and client specifications.

Qualifications

Minimum of 7 years of telecommunications experience in LNG, oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, or other heavy industrial facilities. Previous LNG commissioning or startup experience strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of fiber optic systems, structured cabling, network infrastructure, and industrial telecommunications systems.

Experience commissioning PA/GA, CCTV, Access Control, LAN/WAN, telephone, and radio communication systems. Ability to interpret telecom drawings, network diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation. Proven leadership experience supervising field technicians and coordinating commissioning activities. Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.

TWIC Card required or the ability to obtain one. Qualified candidates with industrial telecommunications commissioning experience are encouraged to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to support the successful startup and commissioning of a major LNG facility in Southeast Texas.