OSP Field Collector

Overview

Collect detailed OSP telecom data on-site, validate designs, and document for engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• insite updates
• facility identification
• field documentation
• infrastructure survey
• obstruction mitigation
• measurement capture

Tasks

-Updating completion dates and relevant information in Insite related to the job -Identify power and communication facilities and ownership on utility poles. -Deliver detailed field notes & photographs to the engineering team. -Record bonding, grounding, guying, and anchor information. -Identify, photograph, & document detailed information of required facilities, including cables, poles, terminals, pedestals, handholes, & other outside plant infrastructure. -Identify relevant obstructions to fiber placement and provide a proposed mitigation strategy. -Work with the Engineering and Field Engineering team to complete all job tasks and resolve any client issues -Capture accurate measurements of attachment heights, span distances, utility structures, & distances from existing/proposed OSP facilities to centerlines, property lines, and curb lines.

Requirements

• gis
• autocad
• 2+ years
• high school
• travel
• fiber-optic

What You Bring

-Must reside in Lake Charles, LA -Ability to follow OSHA/State/Local Safety Standards -Ability to walk up to 3 miles per day on terrain such as gravel, pavement, or grass -Ability to work outdoors 95% of the time -Understanding of OSP construction techniques. -The ability to perform independently with minimal supervision, exercising latitude to achieve daily objectives -Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation with an acceptable driving record, and be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. -Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds -Familiar with GIS (Geographic Information Systems), ESRI, and shapefile functionality -Able to identify different types of utilities, potential conflicts, and violations based on regulatory standards (RUS, NESC, GO95, NEC, etc.) -Good organizational, written, and verbal communication skills -Able to use electronic devices, such as iPad, iPhone, laptop, file sharing, email, etc -Ability to resolve problems following standard practices, using judgment within defined policies and guidelines -Be able to effectively utilize tools, such as measuring wheels, height sticks, pull finder, GPS devices, MH/HH hooks, & laser rangefinder. -Ability to work safely, with or without supervision -Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office Suite -Knowledge of obtaining right of ways and easements where required, and the ability to make the appropriate notations on the field notes for the desktop teams -2+ years of experience in the fiber-optic/telecommunications/telecom construction industry -Knowledge of outside plant activities (Fiber Cable Design, Pole Line Construction, Conduit System design), and Make-ready issues -Regular, punctual, and predictable attendance is required to support the needs of the team and the customer -High School Diploma or equivalent required -Ability to learn new technical systems and tools -Ability to work in poor weather conditions such as heat, snow, rain, or wind -Ability to travel up to 100% of the time, by air or vehicle and may require overnight stay up to two weeks at a time -Ability to read and understand digital GIS maps, conduit records, and layout drawings. -Ability to travel with short notice -Ability to read and understand as build prints, and be able to identify conflicts with existing outside plant facilities, select routing of lines and equipment required for projects -Extensive travel and the ability to work on site for numerous projects in various states -Working knowledge of AutoCAD (a plus)

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Security Clearance

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