Fiber Networks Specialist, remote | 1065552

Revel-IT-1; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Revel IT is seeking a Fiber Networks Specialist to support the design, construction, and maintenance of the fiber network. You will work with management, engineering, and field personnel and coordinate with a range of fiber contractors and sub-contractors on a daily basis.

The role can be remote within the client footprint, with occasional travel for meetings and projects. You will contribute to safe work practices and ensure documentation is complete and up to date.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of direct outside fiber project management experience.
• Experience with ADSS and OPGW fiber cable.
• Knowledge of building fiber underground in the power space and along transmission lines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and documentation tools.
• Experience with right of way and permit issues.

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.
• Develop project requirements, costs and schedule with stakeholders.
• Develop business cases for new projects.
• Field site visits in support of projects, maintenance, or relocations.
• Design fiber solutions that are scalable, reliable, and cost effective.
• Ensure client and contractor documentation is complete and up to date.
• Coordinate fiber optic events within the Change Management process.
• Participate in on call rotation

Skills

Project management

Fiber networks

Microsoft Office

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

FileNet

Job description

Fiber Networks Specialist, remote | 1065552

• Minimum of two (2) years of direct outside fiberprojectmanagementexperience

• Minimum of two (2) years of direct outside fiberprojectmanagementexperience

OUR GOAL

Treat our consultants and clients the way we would like others to treat us!

As a Fiber Networks Specialist, you will work with management, engineering and field personnel within IT and other departments and will work closely with a wide range of fiber contractors and sub-contractors on a daily basis for the installation of new fibers, planned and unplanned maintenance events, and more.

The role can be remote however, the candidate will need to be within the client footprint since occasional travel may be needed for meetings and projects.

The Fiber Networks team is responsible for managing the design, construction, and maintenance of the fiber network which provides mission critical support to the transmission companies and local electric distribution companies in the operation of the client's electrical network.

Principal Tasks and Accountabilities

• Support and manage the Fiber Optic Network and projects.
• Follow established IT Operations and network processes.
• Championing 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.
• Field site visits in support of projects, maintenance, or relocations (as necessary).
• Design fiber solutions that are scalable, reliable, and cost effective.
• Ensure client and contractor documentation is complete and up to date.
• Coordinate fiber optic events within the Change Management process.
• Participate in on call rotation

Ideally, the Fiber Networks Specialist would have the following work experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of direct outside fiberprojectmanagementexperience.
• Will have worked within 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 (AutoCAD, Visio, FileNet, etc.)
• 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.
• Fiber Networks Specialists are also expected to participate in meetings and team discussions in a professional and inclusive manner.

Level 3 Requirements

• Desire to learn grow, work across the business, and deliver results.
• Display analytical abilities, including problem solving and decision making.
• Deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines.
• Time management skills
• Demonstrate a questioning attitude to learn, produce results, and strengthen existing relationships.
• 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
• Demonstrate growth in use of research techniques.
• Demonstrate understanding of applicable products and/or services.
• Understand best practices and techniques for addressing customer concerns.
• Demonstrate maturity to exercise independent judgment on basic projects and assignments.
• Minimum of four (4) to seven (7) years of direct outside fiberproject managementexperience.

Reference:1065552

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Revel IT, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this or our other open roles!

Revel IT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Revel IT does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.