Technician III

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Job description

Our Client, a Business manufacturing and supply company, is looking for Technician III for their Scranton, PA location

Responsibilities:

Client Engineering Services (ES) department needs an experienced Outside Plant (OSP) Construction Inspector to join our Project Services (PS) group.

The successful candidate will be responsible for outside plant fiber optic projects for a major customer in Pennsylvania.

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.

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.

Requirements

Approximately 3 years of underground and aerial utilities knowledge

Approximately 3 years of Fiber and Outside Plant knowledge

High School diploma or equivalent required

Extensive proven industry knowledge of aerial, buried and underground fiber optic installation methodologies.

Ability to work independently and self-directed; takes initiative in seeking efficiencies of processes

Read and understand FTTX (fiber to the home) CAD and IQGeo designs

Working understanding of fiber optic network architectures

Extensive knowledge with Microsoft Office products: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

Organizational skills: ability to handle several projects concurrently, a high level of attention to detail is required.

Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team members

A high level of time management, accountability, and prioritization skills

Ability to handle rapidly changing priorities

Attention to detail with focus on error-free work

Strong written and oral communication skills

Sound problem solving and decision-making processes and skills

Ability to maintain composure and professional demeanor at all times

Work well in a team environment

Result-oriented and responsive; utilizes network, SME's and other available resources to facilitate driving tasks to closure

Strong interpersonal skills to support customer interface, consultative activities, and work as part of a commercial team.

Working knowledge of fiber optic testing procedures

Willingness to work outside of normal scheduled business hours when necessary

100% fluent in English

Alignment with company mission, vision, and values

Desired Skills

The ideal candidate will be safety focused, customer and quality centric, with a strong work ethic

Knowledge of utility construction and project planning procedures

Familiarity with Site tracker project management software

Understanding of RUS (Rural Utility Service) Codes

Ability to troubleshoot potential warranty issues using client provided equipment such as Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR), Visual Fault Locators (VFL), and Optical Test Sets.

Familiarization with client Flex NAP products

A high level of customer centricity

Ability to read and understand maps, drawings, and diagrams for fiber construction.

History of adhering to safety procedures and practices.

Work Environment:

Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including climbing, sitting, standing, walking, and driving

Regular exposure to all weather conditions, especially hot, humid and/or rainy spring, summer fall weather and cold snowy winter weather, combined with regular work time indoors in environmentally controlled conditions

May be exposed to uncomfortable or distracting sounds or noise levels on sites of projects being managed or coordinated When working on site, will be required to wear common protective safety equipment, such as safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hat and safety vest.

Why Should You Apply?

Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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