Company:
Pillar Innovations
Location: Grantsville
Closing Date: 30/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
About Us:
Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Manufacturing, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country.
Position Overview:
Welcome to the role of Field Technician II – Fiber Optics. In this position, you will string and maintain fiber optic cable which includes pulling, tensioning, stranding, and spacing lines. This individual will troubleshoot, maintain, and repair fiber lines. This position requires proficiency with new cable installs, removals, modifications, and repairs in outside plant locations to include telephone poles, underground services, and conduit. The Field Technician II is also responsible for terminating, splicing, documenting, and testing fiber optic cables with an end goal of meeting customer needs and providing maximum operating efficiency. The work performed will be within communications and power spaces.
This individual understands each product and supports the improvement of operational efficiency and must be comfortable working in heights and confined spaces for this position.
What You'll Do:
Safely Perform work in communications spaces
Qualify to work safely in energized spaces
Participate in work requiring pole climbing when necessary
Operate basic hand tools (Cordless Drill, Hammer, Wrench, Socket Set)
Recognize general safety hazards and electrical-specific hazards such as missing and or degraded parts and hardware
Perform work from an elevated position in the bucket truck
Assist when needed to remove old hardware from poles and install new Provide safety spotting and roadway flagging support for the operation to include obtaining Flagger Certification
Manage worksite housekeeping duties and equipment inspections
Perform minor field repairs on equipment
Perform cable stripping, cleaving, terminating, and testing
Stay up to date with Industry Standard coding for fiber optics
Proficiently work with fiber optic equipment such as splicers, OTDR (optical time domain refractometer), traffic identifiers, light-source power-meter, fiber specific hand tools, etc.
Utilize proper methods and procedures for terminating, splicing, and testing fiber optic cables
Perform ring cuts on live fiber without affecting existing services
Read and understand manufacturer manuals and proficiently perform standards for operating, installing, and repairing electronic equipment, product, and components
Troubleshoot and repair common fiber optic equipment and component issues to include OTDR testing, reporting, and troubleshooting
Install demarcation enclosures, switches, and other telecom equipment
Route premise cable both inside and outside of facilities
Calibrate fiber optic equipment out in the field according to manufacturer’s instructions
Coordinate fiber activities with other disciplines and departments as necessary
Assist with training and mentorship of lesser experienced technicians
Monitor and maintain min/max truck stock materials
Read and interpret design packages
Responsible for completing time and material (T&M) documentation
Complete documentation to include record-keeping, billing, inventory, etc.
Complete daily close of business (COB) reports for customers
Suggest and execute corrective actions to address problems affecting any fiber or fiber related equipment
Generate trace reports and SEP (splice engineering package) files
Assist with 3rd party optical ground wire (OPGW) installation oversight
Splice and place optical ground wire (OPGW)
Lead and mentor less experienced coworkers
Lead team members as required
Working Conditions
Walk / use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls / reach with hands and arms / climb ladders and stairs / crawl / kneel
Climb poles; carry, set-up and extend ladders weighing up to 65 pounds, as well as work with confidence on ladders and utility poles at heights of up to 60 feet in the air to perform tasks in communications spaces
Work indoors, outdoors, and underground in various weather conditions
Able to walk long distances
Able to lift up to 65 pounds without assistance
What You'll Bring:
2-4 years of relevant Fiber Optics experience preferred
Mastery of Field Technician I Job DutiesSafely perform work in communications spaces
Qualify to work safely in energized spaces
Participate in training for pole climbing
Operate basic hand tools (Cordless Drill, Hammer, Wrench, Socket Set)
Qualify to perform work from an elevated position in the bucket truck
Assist when needed to remove old hardware from poles and install new Provide roadway flagging support for the operation to include obtaining Flagger Certification
Assist with worksite housekeeping duties and equipment inspections
Assist with performing minor field repairs on equipment
Assist with stripping, cleaving, terminating, and testing cable
Learn Industry Standard coding for fiber optics
Become familiar with fiber optic equipment such as splicers, OTDR (optical time domain refractometer), traffic identifiers, light-source power-meter, fiber specific hand tools, etc.
Learn proper methods and procedures for terminating, splicing, and testing fiber optic cables
Learn to perform ring cuts on live fiber without affecting existing services
Learn to read and understand manufacturer manuals and standards for operating, installing, and repairing electronic equipment, product, and components
Learn to troubleshoot and repair common fiber optic equipment and component issues
Install demarcation enclosures, switches, and other telecom equipment
Route premise cable both inside and outside of facilities
Assist in the completion of documentation to include record-keeping, billing, and inventory, etc.
Learn to calibrate fiber optic equipment out in the field according to manufacturer’s instructions
Ability to identify independent colors and learn color codes
Valid Driver’s License is required
Possess Underground Miner Card
Experience with the following equipment: ladders, bucket truck, cable puller, and reel stands preferred
Small equipment experience preferred (i.e. forklift, bobcat, telehandler, skid steer, etc.)
Flagger Certification
Must be comfortable working at elevated heights and in confined spaces
Ability to work effectively under minimal supervision
Ability to inspect, operate, and mobilize a bucket truck
Ability to apply technical expertise, evaluate problems and implement best practices
Possess verbal and written communication skills with the ability to maintain professionalism
Compute basic math calculations and take measurements
Ability to read and execute network drawings and splicing diagrams
Familiar with Microsoft Software such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, and Visio
How We'll Support You:
Perks/Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Rx Coverage
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with Company Match
Short/Long term disability
Paid time off (as outlined in the applicable Benefit's Summary) and 7 paid holidays
Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
Employee focused work environment
On-the-job mentoring and training
Internal job postings
Performance and salary reviews
Employee feedback program
Safety-first and drug free work environments
Bonuses and incentives for working safely
Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
Overtime available as applicable
Advancement through tailored employee career paths
Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
Scholarship opportunities for dependent children
Applicant may also receive additional compensation based on the Company and individual's performances
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.
AAP/EEO Statement
This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law.
ADA Statement
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Min:
USD $22.00/Hr.
Max:
USD $25.00/Hr.
Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Manufacturing, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country.
Position Overview:
Welcome to the role of Field Technician II – Fiber Optics. In this position, you will string and maintain fiber optic cable which includes pulling, tensioning, stranding, and spacing lines. This individual will troubleshoot, maintain, and repair fiber lines. This position requires proficiency with new cable installs, removals, modifications, and repairs in outside plant locations to include telephone poles, underground services, and conduit. The Field Technician II is also responsible for terminating, splicing, documenting, and testing fiber optic cables with an end goal of meeting customer needs and providing maximum operating efficiency. The work performed will be within communications and power spaces.
This individual understands each product and supports the improvement of operational efficiency and must be comfortable working in heights and confined spaces for this position.
What You'll Do:
Safely Perform work in communications spaces
Qualify to work safely in energized spaces
Participate in work requiring pole climbing when necessary
Operate basic hand tools (Cordless Drill, Hammer, Wrench, Socket Set)
Recognize general safety hazards and electrical-specific hazards such as missing and or degraded parts and hardware
Perform work from an elevated position in the bucket truck
Assist when needed to remove old hardware from poles and install new Provide safety spotting and roadway flagging support for the operation to include obtaining Flagger Certification
Manage worksite housekeeping duties and equipment inspections
Perform minor field repairs on equipment
Perform cable stripping, cleaving, terminating, and testing
Stay up to date with Industry Standard coding for fiber optics
Proficiently work with fiber optic equipment such as splicers, OTDR (optical time domain refractometer), traffic identifiers, light-source power-meter, fiber specific hand tools, etc.
Utilize proper methods and procedures for terminating, splicing, and testing fiber optic cables
Perform ring cuts on live fiber without affecting existing services
Read and understand manufacturer manuals and proficiently perform standards for operating, installing, and repairing electronic equipment, product, and components
Troubleshoot and repair common fiber optic equipment and component issues to include OTDR testing, reporting, and troubleshooting
Install demarcation enclosures, switches, and other telecom equipment
Route premise cable both inside and outside of facilities
Calibrate fiber optic equipment out in the field according to manufacturer’s instructions
Coordinate fiber activities with other disciplines and departments as necessary
Assist with training and mentorship of lesser experienced technicians
Monitor and maintain min/max truck stock materials
Read and interpret design packages
Responsible for completing time and material (T&M) documentation
Complete documentation to include record-keeping, billing, inventory, etc.
Complete daily close of business (COB) reports for customers
Suggest and execute corrective actions to address problems affecting any fiber or fiber related equipment
Generate trace reports and SEP (splice engineering package) files
Assist with 3rd party optical ground wire (OPGW) installation oversight
Splice and place optical ground wire (OPGW)
Lead and mentor less experienced coworkers
Lead team members as required
Working Conditions
Walk / use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls / reach with hands and arms / climb ladders and stairs / crawl / kneel
Climb poles; carry, set-up and extend ladders weighing up to 65 pounds, as well as work with confidence on ladders and utility poles at heights of up to 60 feet in the air to perform tasks in communications spaces
Work indoors, outdoors, and underground in various weather conditions
Able to walk long distances
Able to lift up to 65 pounds without assistance
What You'll Bring:
2-4 years of relevant Fiber Optics experience preferred
Mastery of Field Technician I Job DutiesSafely perform work in communications spaces
Qualify to work safely in energized spaces
Participate in training for pole climbing
Operate basic hand tools (Cordless Drill, Hammer, Wrench, Socket Set)
Qualify to perform work from an elevated position in the bucket truck
Assist when needed to remove old hardware from poles and install new Provide roadway flagging support for the operation to include obtaining Flagger Certification
Assist with worksite housekeeping duties and equipment inspections
Assist with performing minor field repairs on equipment
Assist with stripping, cleaving, terminating, and testing cable
Learn Industry Standard coding for fiber optics
Become familiar with fiber optic equipment such as splicers, OTDR (optical time domain refractometer), traffic identifiers, light-source power-meter, fiber specific hand tools, etc.
Learn proper methods and procedures for terminating, splicing, and testing fiber optic cables
Learn to perform ring cuts on live fiber without affecting existing services
Learn to read and understand manufacturer manuals and standards for operating, installing, and repairing electronic equipment, product, and components
Learn to troubleshoot and repair common fiber optic equipment and component issues
Install demarcation enclosures, switches, and other telecom equipment
Route premise cable both inside and outside of facilities
Assist in the completion of documentation to include record-keeping, billing, and inventory, etc.
Learn to calibrate fiber optic equipment out in the field according to manufacturer’s instructions
Ability to identify independent colors and learn color codes
Valid Driver’s License is required
Possess Underground Miner Card
Experience with the following equipment: ladders, bucket truck, cable puller, and reel stands preferred
Small equipment experience preferred (i.e. forklift, bobcat, telehandler, skid steer, etc.)
Flagger Certification
Must be comfortable working at elevated heights and in confined spaces
Ability to work effectively under minimal supervision
Ability to inspect, operate, and mobilize a bucket truck
Ability to apply technical expertise, evaluate problems and implement best practices
Possess verbal and written communication skills with the ability to maintain professionalism
Compute basic math calculations and take measurements
Ability to read and execute network drawings and splicing diagrams
Familiar with Microsoft Software such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, and Visio
How We'll Support You:
Perks/Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Rx Coverage
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with Company Match
Short/Long term disability
Paid time off (as outlined in the applicable Benefit's Summary) and 7 paid holidays
Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
Employee focused work environment
On-the-job mentoring and training
Internal job postings
Performance and salary reviews
Employee feedback program
Safety-first and drug free work environments
Bonuses and incentives for working safely
Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
Overtime available as applicable
Advancement through tailored employee career paths
Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
Scholarship opportunities for dependent children
Applicant may also receive additional compensation based on the Company and individual's performances
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.
AAP/EEO Statement
This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law.
ADA Statement
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Min:
USD $22.00/Hr.
Max:
USD $25.00/Hr.
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