CAD Design-- FTTX Technician III (fiber to the home) at The Fountain Group
Pittston, PA
About the Job
Hello,
My name is Ram, and I am a Recruiter with The Fountain Group. We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking a FTTX Technician for a prominent client of ours. This position is located Pittston, PA. Details for the position are as follows:
Job Title: FTTX Technician
Location: Pittston, PA
Duration: 12 - 18 months contract - Duration is dependent on completion of construction.
This position is a remote work-from-home opportunity that will requires a local presence that is no more than one and a half hours from the project site(s) assigned.
Candidate must be able to travel to job sites daily. Position may require planned overnight travel.
Candidates will be using their own vehicles - Mileage, overnight stay, and meals if overnight will be reimbursed by Corning.
Travel
Some travel with overnight is expected (30%)
Local travel within an hour and half of the project site (100%)
What to look for:
- Looking for a Construction Inspector with experience laying / installing fiber optic cables
- Extensive proven industry knowledge of aerial, buried and underground fiber optic installation methodologies.
- Experience coordinating and managing day to day vendor activities for Fiber-to-the Home (FTTH) projects including SFU (single family), MDU (multi-dwelling), and FTTB (business) projects from construction to test and turn-up.
- Read and understand FTTX (fiber to the home) CAD and IQGeo designs
- Knowledge of utility construction and understanding of RUS (Rural Utility Service) Codes (preferred)
- Familiarity with Sitetracker project management software (preferred)
- Ability to troubleshoot potential warranty issues using Corning provided equipment such as Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR), Visual Fault Locators (VFL), and Optical Test Sets (preferred)
- Familiarization with Corning FlexNAP™ products (preferred)
- HS Diploma / GED and min 3+yrs relevant exp
- Must have Valid US Driver's License, clean driving record. (Class A CDL is preferred)
What to update:
- Construction Inspection and laying / installing fiber optic cables
- Aerial, buried and underground fiber optic installation
- Coordinating and managing day to day vendor activities for Fiber-to-the Home (FTTH) projects including SFU (single family), MDU (multi-dwelling), and FTTB (business) projects from construction to test and turn-up
- Read and understand FTTX (fiber to the home) CAD and IQGeo designs
Purpose of Position
The successful candidate will be responsible for outside plant fiber optic projects for a major customer in Pennsylvania.
This position is a remote work-from-home opportunity that will requires a local presence that is no more than one and a half hours from the project site(s) assigned. Candidate must be able to travel to job sites daily. Position may require planned overnight travel.
The position primarily is responsible for coordinating and managing day to day vendor activities for Fiber-to-the Home (FTTH) projects including SFU (single family), MDU (multi-dwelling), and FTTB (business) projects from construction to test and turn-up. Ideal candidate must be able to work on a job site as needed.
Major Roles and Responsibilities
- Coordinate and drive the construction teams to deliver the intended short-term and long-term results.
- Adhere to project schedules. Organize & communicate schedules and timelines to construction vendors.
- Review drawings and specifications to become completely familiar with the project
- Communicate and follow up with customers’ requests as required about specific projects.
- Communicate with site superintendents, customers, and city officials about delays and any other issues that need my impede work project work.
- Work with Vendors, Sales, Program Managers, and Project Managers to ensure project success.
- Accompany vendors on pre-construction site surveys to verify cable routing, identify any obstacles that may result in additional construction costs, and take field measurements.
- Monitor fiber optic plant construction activities to ensure products are being installed within customer guidelines and manufacturer standard recommended procedures (SRP).
- Visit project sites to evaluate progress and respond to Project Manager or customers’ concerns or questions. Direct contractor activities if needed.
- Ensure vendors are submitting daily reports outlining construction progress on all installations located in the assigned area of responsibility.
- Participate in weekly/monthly construction meetings to offer input for at risk projects
- Attend weekly project meetings as requested by the Project Manager and keep detailed meeting minutes for publishing to greater project team and leadership.
- Provide support for material inventory audits as required
- Attend pre/post-installation meetings
- Enforce and adhere to safety rules and practices from all governing authorities
- Understand and implement local construction methods and procedures as required.
- Review permits and Right-Of-Way (ROW) considerations and associated requirements.
- Monitor work activities, inspections, and testing in accordance with approved quality plans, site surveillance plans, procedures, and processes.
- Ensure compliance with customer and industry specifications/standards while OSP is being constructed.
- Perform quality inspections for on-going and completed work utilizing established checklists and/or other quality related documents.
- Maintain records and prepare inspection reports.
- Other related duties as assigned.
- May be required to work nights if work restrictions dictate work to be completed at night.
- Accurately document work being conducted on the project site.
- Provide daily updates to Lead Project Manager on overall safety, quality and production.
- Education and Experience Requirements
- Approximately 3 years of underground and aerial
- utilities knowledge
- Approximately 3 years of Fiber and Outside Plant knowledge
- Valid US Driver's License, clean driving record. (Class A CDL is preferred)
- High School diploma or equivalent required
If you are interested in hearing more about the position please respond to this posting with your resume attached or contact me at 813 444 5839.
Please forward this email to any friends or colleagues as we do offer a Referral Bonus for any candidate who is hired and still gainfully employed after 30 days.