Fiber splicing manager - grand island

Due to Viaero Fiber Network's continued growth, we are looking to add an OSP Fiber Splicing Manager to our team in Grand Island, Nebraska. They will provide overall technical management and growth of the fiber optic technical services team in central and eastern Nebraska. The role will encompass mentoring and development of all fiber optic technical personnel as well as managing & monitoring fiber sub-contractors. Candidates must have a solid experience with telecommunications fiber splicing, testing, and fiber construction and be willing to work alongside techs in the field.

Responsibilities:

• Provide training and field supervision of the area fiber splicing team. This includes personal production as well as training, monitoring, mentoring of area fiber cable splice/test for field personnel.
• Maintain a strong field presence and product delivery focus.
• Work with area management and personnel to meet specific customer needs and ensure proper resources are allocated to meet time and budget requirements.
• Supervise Fiber Splicing and Testing crews, and ensure crew preparedness (trucks, tools and materials)
• Establish action to deal with delays due to weather, emergencies or logistics. Work with construction Project Supervisors, on site inspectors/personnel, contractors and customers to resolve quality concerns, complaints or timeline challenges.
• Track and document daily progress production reporting for all projects and relay this information to main office.
• Create documentation and close out packages (within 12 hours of completion).
• Monitor and maintain quality assurance standards to include field observation and inspection to ensure company and customer standards.
• Monitor and document employee PPE and safe “set up” during site visits.
• Perform and document regular site “tailgate” meetings.
• Monitor and promote company technical services training and development.
• Participate in hiring, on-boarding, discipline and termination of employees as required.
• Participate with other internal training resources and “Learning Line” (LMS) to ensure the most efficient and effective employee advancement.
• Monitor, assign and promote care and maintenance of fiber optic tools and test equipment.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid driver’s license, and ability to pass all pre-employment processes, including drug test, motor vehicle and criminal background checks.
• Solid experience (5+ years) with fiber splicing, testing, and fiber construction.
• Skilled with OTDR
• Experience with FTTH is preferred
• Experience supervising and managing sub-contractors is helpful
• Demonstrated ability to show up for work daily and on time
• Must be able to perceive difference in colors
• Experienced with Excel and aptitude to learn new programs quickly
• Ability to use independent judgment and perform repetitive tasks
• Within 90 days of start date, take and pass OSHA-10 Certification, and be able to complete the Waveguide entry level safety training and demonstrate safe practices
• Must be able to take and pass, and continue to pass a DOT Physical
• Regional travel required

Work Environment:

• Repeated and frequent ability to lift, from floor to above head 25 lbs continuously.
• Ability to sit, stand, climb, kneel, bend, lift, crawl, squat, reach and utilize both hands and feet in an aerial and underground capacity.
• Environmental Conditions exposure is heat, cold, dust, wet, vibration and very loud noise.
• Requires the ability to sit for extended periods, stand, bend, walk, communicate via telephone, computer and/or face-to-face contact, vision to monitor, and use basic office equipment regularly during the course of work.
• Work is performed in and out of an office environment.

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