Fiber Networks Specialist III

Summary:

• Work Mode: Remote
• Duration: 2 years
• Location: OH, WV, PA, or NJ

Responsibilities:

• Support and manage the Fiber Optic Network and projects.
• Follow established IT Operations and network processes.
• Champion safe work practices for employees and contractors in accordance with Corporate, OSHA, and other industry practices.
• Work closely with other departments, contractors, and subcontractors to develop project requirements, costs, and schedule.
• Develop business cases for new projects.
• Conduct field site visits in support of projects, maintenance, or relocations as necessary.
• Design fiber solutions that are scalable, reliable, and cost-effective.
• Ensure company and contractor documentation is complete and up to date.
• Coordinate fiber optic events within the Change Management process.
• Participate in on-call rotation.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of direct outside fiber project management experience.
• Experience in at least one of the following: Electric distribution or transmission industry, Fiber engineering or design contractor, Fiber installation or maintenance company, Cable service provider.
• General management of fiber networks.
• Knowledge of building fiber in the underground, in the distribution power space, and in the static position on transmission lines.
• Experience working with and knowledge of ADSS and OPGW fiber cable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with drawing and document storage tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Visio, FileNet).
• Knowledge of mapping programs used for documentation of fiber optic cable routes.
• Proven skills in utilizing construction drawings and documents.
• Demonstrated project management and/or coordination of various size projects.
• Familiarity with optical network transport technologies.
• Experience with managing right of way and permit issues.
• General knowledge of OSHA, NESC, and other standards required for installation of fiber in the power space.
• Understanding of underground locating requirements and services.

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• In-depth understanding of applicable products and/or services and of customer needs and expectations.
• Use best practices and techniques for addressing customer concerns.
• Exercise independent judgment on basic projects and assignments.