Manager, Inside Plant (ISP)

Spectrum; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum, a leading provider of communications services, is seeking a Manager, ISP to lead the Inside Plant Operations staff and facilities. You will oversee the installation, operation, and repair of headend, hub, colocations, and OTN infrastructure, ensuring disciplined execution and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications include 8+ years in engineering, 2+ years in management, and a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years engineering experience
• Minimum 2+ years management experience
• Minimum 2+ years project management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, and/or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee reception, and distribution of off-air transport programming via coaxial cable and fiber optic transmission technologies.
• Manage design, installation, operation, and repair of all equipment at headend, hub, colocations, and OTN facilities.
• Support enterprise end user turn up and activations and manage on-call rotation.
• Lead staff performance management and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Spectrum products

HFC

Project management

People management

PC & software use

FCC compliance

HVAC systems

Power distribution

Fiber optics theory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Driver’s License

Job description

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Are you ready to lead Spectrum’s Inside Plant Operations staff and facilities? As the Manager, ISP you will oversee disciplined operational practices, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration. You will manage staff responsible for the reception, and distribution of off-air transport programming utilizing coaxial cable, and fiber optic transmission technologies. You will manage all critical infrastructure design and installation. This includes the installation, construction, operation, and repair of all equipment associated with the headend, hub, colocations and optical transport network (OTN) facilities. Support enterprise end user turn up and activations and manage on-call rotation as necessary.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Ensure structured, consistent, and disciplined execution of work tasks
• Maintain support and upgrade critical infrastructure hardware, including but not limited to AC/DC power systems, HVAC systems and fire suppression
• Participate in preparing and executing capex/opex forecasting
• Responsible for employee lifecycle, including performance management of staff

Working Conditions

• Work in a 24x7, fast-paced environment
• Exposure to continuous moderate noise

What You’ll Bring to Spectrum

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, and / or equivalent work experience

Experience

• 8+ years engineering experience
• 2+ years management / supervisory experience
• 2+ years project management experience

License

• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License with a safe driving record

Skills

• Knowledge of Spectrum products and services and HFC
• Ability to handle multiple projects, tasks, make decisions, and solve problems while working under pressure
• Ability to supervise and motivate others
• Ability to use personal computer and software applications
• Knowledge of all FCC compliance reports and other rules and regulations
• Demonstrated understanding of applicable local, state, federal, and OSHA rules and regulations
• Demonstrated understanding of HVAC and power distribution systems
• Knowledge of Analog Transmission Line Theory, Electronic theory, Federal Communications Commission regulations, Fiber Optic theory, National Electric Code and National Electric Safety Code

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of critical facility construction/maintenance

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