OSP Field Engineer- Muscle Shoals, AL

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR OSP Fielder
SUMMARY:
OSP fielder will visit locations in the field to determine what work needs to be performed. Identify and sketch existing OSP facilities and proposed transfer of facilities to new pole/location and recognize what OSP work needs to be performed to complete the transfer.

• The OSP Fielder must be capable of securing the necessary field information, record verification, document preparation, data input, records posting; for all Aerial or Buried telecommunications facilities including but not limited to copper or fiber cable, poles, terminals, pedestals and hand holes.
• Need practical experience in previous aerial, buried and underground field note gathering for Telecommunication.
• Use of measuring wheel, Height stick, OCALC stick, Pull Finder, Range finder, etc.
• Experience on FTTH, FOB, BAU, CRAN Fielding jobs, including Telecommunication site surveys.
• They need to understand how to determine where the ROW is and know how to identify the best route for cable placement when faced with challenges.
• Must be able to make recommendations to Customer employees on all findings and needed changes.
• Must have a complete understanding of outside plant design principles, work order procedures, telephone industry standards and be in compliance with the latest revisions of any relevant Safety Codes, Electric Codes, Customer practices and procedures, local and governmental jurisdiction and be in accordance with instructions supplied by Customer.
• Must have functional knowledge of PC applications and OSP record with good practical experience with MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Google Earth.
• Adhere to and promote the environmental, health & safety policies.
• IKE Analyzer experience a plus.

• Must be a dependable self-starter, able to work unsupervised in a fast-paced, outdoor environment.
• Minimum 1-year experience on OSP fielding on fiber.
• Experience on Telecommunication OSP fielding activities would be an added advantage.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Preferably has experience with measuring tools and a Utility or Construction background.
• Ability to take pictures and upload/scan pictures and forms to a specified data drive.
• Knowledge of telecom OSP and fielding experience.
• Ability to identify existing OSP by type, size, etc.
• Knowledge of proper safety practices.
• Ability to meet critical due dates.
• Current driver's license.