
Journeyman Network Plant Technician (ISP/OSP)
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Permanent
- Full-time
ResponsibilitiesMajor Job Activities:
- Implements physical fiber and copper cable plants, power connections (in coordination with licensed electricians) conduits, patch panels, butterfly diagrams.
- Restores facilities to pre-install or better conditions.
- Works on telecommunication projects of varying size, scope, complexity, and location and supports preliminary development of the SPRIP.
- Participates in and/or attends site surveys, assisting Network plan Engineers in documenting current site ISP / OSP configurations.
- Assists Network Plant Engineers in the design and optimization of the supporting infrastructure in support of the SPRIP.
- Performs circuit testing for voltage, amperage, continuity, and safety after installation and adjusts as needed.
- Understands and follows all applicable standards (i.e., the National Electric Code).
- Supports deployment teams for survey, installation, testing, and QA activities.
- Supports pre-implementation coordination activities.
- Supports safe work environments.
- Identifies and resolves minor project problems to reduce project and program risks.
- Conducts systems pre-tests and acceptance tests to validate the designed performance criteria.
- Ensuring installations are performed within safety standards and work site conditions (cleanliness), including restoration of the site to original or better condition.
- Coordinates work effort with ISP / OSP engineers and/or subcontractors.
- General user capabilities of Microsoft software applications required (primarily Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word and Microsoft Teams or SharePoint).
- Proficient with AutoCAD.
QualificationsEducation / Certifications:
- High School Diploma or Associate Degree.
- (Preferred) BICSI certification.
- (Preferred) advanced certification on the testing equipment used to test the fiber.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience performing as a Network Plant Technician supporting fiber installations solutions on large, complex networks with a High School or Associate Degree.
- Experience supporting DoD projects, specifically network modernization projects.
- This position requires an active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret (Tier 3) level clearance.
- General user capabilities of Microsoft software applications required (primarily Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word and Microsoft Teams or SharePoint).
- Proficient with AutoCAD.