OSP Field Supervisor

Metronet

The Role

Overview

Oversee safe, quality construction of fiber optic OSP projects and manage crews

Key Responsibilities

  • strike response
  • tracker management
  • weekly audits
  • work approval
  • quality inspection
  • budget monitoring

Tasks

-Respond to utility strikes, conducts investigation, completes documentation of said strike within 24 hours. Conducts retraining of the contractor or terminates them if necessary -Manage the OSP Construction Tracker -Identify contractor training needs and arranges for the contractor to get the training -Conduct a weekly audit for each contractor of their safety, construction, and quality practices -Approve all unitized completed aerial work done to Metronet’s standards -Ensure aerial line contractors have a weekly safety and communications tailgate meeting with their employees and will assist the contractor in scheduling periodic damage prevention tailgates safety meetings in the language which the employees are most fluent -Conduct walkouts and inspects aerial fiber cable placement on poles and splice points as well as the underground placement of conduit and handholes for quality and correct installation as per Metronet’s technical specifications and/or construction specifications. -Maintain understanding of our specifications, standard practices, and safety -Monitor the approved budget for each of their assigned work orders

Requirements

  • high school
  • driver license
  • qc experience
  • aerial construction
  • multitasking
  • communication

What You Bring

-Capable working in all temperatures, climate and weather conditions maintaining safe work zone practices -Related quality control and/or outside aerial plant construction experience -Ability to distinguish between general audience information and confidential information and to maintain confidentiality at all times. -A High School Diploma or general education degree (GED); or three (3) to five (5) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. -Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time and recognize which tasks are more urgent or require more attention -Must have and maintain a valid driver license and a clean driving record (no DUIs or serious traffic violations). -Must have excellent communications and diplomacy skills -Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a deadline-driven environment -Must be detailed oriented and excellent organizational skills -Ability walking long distances, and potentially uneven and/or less than ideal ground conditions each day with contractors -Works well under pressure -Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

The Company

About Metronet

-Backed by Oak Hill Capital, KKR, and T-Mobile. -Typical builds include fiber-to-the-home networks and IPTV solutions. -Operates local retail stores for service demonstrations. -Offers wholesale services such as engineering and network design.

Sector Specialisms

Financial Services

Retail Banking

Insurance

Wealth Management

Digital Payments

Business Fiber Internet

Managed Wi-Fi

Hosted PBX

Fiber Optic Communication

Home Internet Security

Network Management

Broadband Internet

Fiber Optic Network

Fiber to the Home (FTTH)

Infrastructure Services

Wiring

Cabling

Fiber Optics Installations