Senior Cable Installation Technician

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead a crew in the installation of premise network cabling systems.
• Install, label, and test premise cabling, connections, patch cords, patch panels, equipment enclosures/cabinets, cable tray, PDS conduit, and associated hardware.
• Update cable run sheets and other documentation as required.
• Serve as the subject matter expert in reading and interpreting system installation drawings and design packages.
• Promote a safe work environment and implement safe work practices.
• Provide guidance and perform quality assurance checks for subordinate cabling personnel in the installation of LC, MTRJ, SC, and RJ45 connector terminations, and testing of fiber-optic and copper cabling systems, as well as various types of cable tray, PDS, and Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) conduit up to 4 inches.
• Able to fusion splice fiber optic cable.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to obtain a government security clearance.
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in the installation of copper and fiber-optic cable plants.
• Highly proficient in the installation and testing of premise cabling, connections, patch cords, patch panels, equipment enclosures/cabinets, cable tray, PDS conduit, and associated hardware.
• Proficient in the techniques for fusion splicing, termination, and outside plant installation.
• Experience in interpreting work orders and prints to determine project requirements.
• Proficient in the use of splicing technology such as OTDRs, VFL, OLTS.
• Proficient in the proper handling and installation of LC, MTRJ, SC, RJ45 connector terminations, and testing of fiber-optic and copper cabling systems.
• Proficient in the installation of various types of cable tray, PDS, and Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) conduit up to 4 inches.
• Experience with access points, repeaters, data center, computer lab, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP), direct access storage drive, mainframe, open systems and switches/routers.
• Capable of leading and instructing a team of cabling technicians, and properly documenting any red-line changes to drawing packages.
• Effective communicator in coordinating installation work with subordinates and with office personnel.
• Valid Driver’s License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BICSI Technician, BICSI Installer 2, Copper (INSTC) and BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber (INSTF) certification.