OSP Inspector - III

Location: Fort Washington, PA
Duration: 12 Months
Target Experience: 5–7 years

Responsibilities

• Oversee, inspect, and monitor contractual field work, including excavations, boring, placement of hand-holes, aerial strand and fiber cable installation, grounding, and restoration of work areas per required standards.
• Must be knowledgeable in Outside Plant (OSP) construction, including line, splicing, and substructure.
• Apply knowledge of State, Federal, OSHA, and NEC codes.
• Use 3GIS, Google Earth, or other industry-standard geospatial applications.
• Utilize general computer applications, including MS Office, Adobe, GSuite, and similar tools.
• Advise contractors of violations and recommend adjustments to work operations.
• Apply knowledge of OSP construction methods, practices, and safety guidelines.
• Inspect and oversee construction of manholes, environmental vaults, conduit formations, and other underground telephone construction performed by contractors.
• Manage multiple tasks while providing subject matter expertise to meet high-priority requirements and quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Observe work in progress to ensure procedures and materials conform to work prints.
• Measure and record distances to verify the final location of installations.
• Provide and ensure pathways for new copper and fiber cables by monitoring contractors performing duct rodding/cleaning and placement of mule tape and/or inner duct for pulling or jetting copper and fiber cables.

Must-Have Skills

• Ability to interpret work prints and specifications for contractors and correct deviations from specified construction procedures.
• Ability to climb ladders, work aloft, enter confined spaces, and move/lift items generally not exceeding 60 lbs.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and unscheduled shifts based on business needs.
• Strong knowledge of OSP construction methods, practices, and safety guidelines.
• Knowledge of line, splicing, and substructure.

Desired Skills

• Valid state driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to provide a COI if required to drive a company vehicle on occasion.