Data Center Foreman - Cabling

AFL; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company is seeking a Data Center Cabling Lead Technician/Foreman in Abilene, Texas. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the installation of low-voltage cabling systems, leading a team, and ensuring high-quality project completion. Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years' experience in data cabling and strong technical skills, including installation, termination, and troubleshooting. The position requires a commitment to safety and customer satisfaction, as well as the ability to work in challenging environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ data cabling experience.
• Strong understanding of low voltage infrastructure.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of 3-5 Technicians and Installers to complete project tasks.
• Ensure installation conforms to industry standards and project scope.
• Inform Project Manager weekly on project progress.

Skills

Data cabling installation

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Customer relationship management

Education

BICSI Certificates – Install I or Installer II

Tools

Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR)

Microsoft Office

Small hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Summary

A Data Center Cabling Lead Technician/Foreman will take responsibility for the installation of connectivity solutions. A Lead Tech can be assigned to a single project or multiple projects, depending on size and complexity. The Lead Tech must motivate work crews, develop intimate customer relationships, and ensure a timely, high-quality installation that meets specific customer requirements.

No C2C or third parties

Lead cable tech/Foreman Responsibilities

• Follow safe work practices adhering to AFL and client work site policies. Safety is AFL’s number one Core Value
• Promotes company Core Values
• Installation of low-voltage cabling systems including all aspects of the installation process:
  • Ability to understand complex wiring diagrams and installation instructions
  • Ability to terminate common types of fiber optic fittings (SC, ST, LC, etc.) efficiently and to industry, manufacturer, and AFL standards
  • Ability to efficiently terminate copper cabling to industry, manufacturer, and AFL standards
  • Ability to testing requirements for the different categories of copper media (Category 5e, Category 6 etc.).
  • Reads and interprets all floor plans, drawings, specifications, and cut sheets
  • Properly sets up a variety of testers
  • Performs system testing and troubleshooting as required
  • Terminate, label, test and troubleshoot low voltage cabling installations
• Lead teams of 3-5 Technicians and Installers to complete project tasks
• Train technicians and installers to complete all the tasks and responsibilities of their positions
• Assist in developing technicians to complete all the tasks and responsibilities of a Lead Technician
• Oversee and lead job site organization and basic housekeeping maintenance
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
• Maintain satisfactory compliance with customer security requirements
• Excel in technical tasks such as testing and troubleshooting
• Ability to complete mission critical buildouts, rack construction (In-Row and Out-of-Row), ladder rack installation, wire management, grounding, etc.
• Ability to configure and set-up test equipment to perform all required tests on each category of copper media using a variety of manufacturer test equipment

• Ability to configure, operate and analyze test data from Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR)
• Ability to maintain a calm and collected demeanor in difficult and stressful situations
• Ability to motivate work crews
• Perform a project walk-through at or before the start of the installation with the Project Manager. Identify and resolve any areas of concern or uncertainty.
• May act as a single point of contact to the customer during the installation for any installation related issue or concern (i.e., change orders)
• Assign crew leader(s) as needed to properly manage assigned projects
• Inform Project Manager on a weekly basis on project progress, problems, milestones, and any other pertinent aspects of the installation
• Ensure that the installation conforms to industry standards, applicable codes, and the project Scope of Work
• Manage sub-contractors as necessary to ensure conformance to timelines, AFL work policies and performance standards
• Download and archive test results
• Maintain a neat and orderly worksite
• Understands, adheres to, and promotes the Environmental, Health & Safety policies of AFL Telecom
• Attend classes and training sessions, as requested by AFL management, to obtain and maintain vendor certifications
• Other duties as assigned by Manager
• Full working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Personal Qualities

• Analytical Thinking – Exceptional ability to analyze data and utilize it to make sound decision
• Conflict Management and Resolution Skills – Build consensus, anticipate, and solve problems
• Results focused – Ability to organize and manage multiple, and at time competing priorities
• Communication Skills – Read, write, and understand the English language. Demonstrate communication skills, both verbal and nonverbal, to help facilitate the sharing of information between people within the company and our clients.
• Relationship building skills – ability to work within a dynamic team setting and provide role model leadership to AFL workforce

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ data cabling experience
• BICSI Certificates – Install I or Installer II (preferred)
• Must have the ability to install, terminate & test low voltage cables & fiber optical cables. Strong understanding of low voltage infrastructure and related services
• Ability to understand complex wiring diagrams and installation instructions.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening
• Valid Driver’s License
• Finger & wrist dexterity & hand/eye coordination
• Ability to work from heights such as man lifts, scissor lifts & roof tops utilizing proper fall protection
• Ability to use small hand tools
• Ability to use power tools
• Climbing of stairs and ladders
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, lift up to 50 lbs., and drive a vehicle

Working Conditions

• ISP/OSP environments
• Ability to accept periodic assignments that involve travel away from immediate district office area based on client needs, business needs and project scope
• Exposure to noisy conditions
• Ability to work nights and weekends on a rotational basis.
• Must be able to work in the United States

Equal Opportunity Employer

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