Aptitude Senior Technician

Role Summary

The Senior Aptitude Technician will support integrated technology system activities (installation, testing, and maintenance) on a job site by working with tools, participating in testing and installing systems. This position will be responsible for completing tasks personally and supervising a crew as a working lead. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision, and values of JE Dunn.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company's safety culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury free environment through individual actions and mentoring others
• Works with tools to complete specific assigned tasks on a project
• Tracks and reports units and labor hours, including filling out and submitting timecards
• Maintains proper care and the appropriate number of tools and equipment necessary to support productions specific to a project
• Leads and monitors safety and security procedures within the crew
• Understands and achieves crew production goals
• Establishes crew sizes that align with production goals
• Documents key information such as activities, productions and crew sizes
• Communicates with suppliers and coordinates delivery of supplies to jobsite
• Understands and maintains established quality levels associated with duties
• Coordinates other trade work associated with the assigned scope of work
• Participates in all safety activities such as tool box talks, job hazard analysis, job site analysis and SIMS (Site Information Management System) reporting
• Reads and understands plans, specifications, shop drawings and coordination drawings
• Provides on-the-job guidance and willingly shares subject matter expertise in order to support team member learning and development
• Coordinates inspections for assigned scope of work
• Leads a small team implementing complex installations and ensuring team adherence to industry standards and project timelines
• Oversees quality of all aspects of structured cabling projects
• Troubleshoots advanced systems issues and implement effective solutions

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Effective Communication skills, verbal and written
• Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work
• Proficiency with termination and splicing tools and inspection scopes
• Understanding of MPO trunks and high-density systems
• Proficient with OTDR, OLTS, and inspection tools
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-system integration projects
• BICSI, NICET, or manufacturer certifications preferred
• Basic understanding of principles of layout and construction math
• Ability to complete assigned duties with minimal guidance
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally
• Proficiency in MS Office and other computer applications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
• Apprentice and/or Vocational/Technical/Trade training (Preferred)
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered

Experience

• 2+ years' experience in cable installation, testing or maintenance, with a preference towards experience in a data center environment (Preferred)

Working Environment

• Must be able to lift at least to 50 pounds
• May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
• Must have reliable transportation
• May require use of respirator
• Must be comfortable working at projected heights, narrow workspaces, various depths (trenches)
• Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Climbing, Bending, Kneeling, Carrying, Swinging, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling, Balancing
• Occasional activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
• Specific environmental and physical requirements may vary by project type/location