OSP/ISP Inspector

The OSP/ISP Inspector must have a great deal of drive, motivation, discipline, confidence, and the ability to work independently. You must be deadline-oriented with strong assessment and planning skills along with knowledge of telecommunications infrastructure, OSHA safety standards, right of way, and permit acquisition. Well-versed in OSP/ISP industry standards and adheres to project-specific, local, state, and federal rules and regulations. Proficient with as-built schematics, dry utility plans, plats, and diagrams.

Responsibilities:

Field Assignments/Procedures:

• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project.
• Prepare and update site status reports, databases, and project forecast reports.
• Field survey and engineering of proposed fiber route, collecting data necessary to complete pole attachment applications, and/or buried installation applications.
• Responsible for fiber network design characteristics to meet client requirements, including but not limited to fiber assignments, splice placement, address validation, logical schematics, and fiber optic component assessment.
• Aerial and underground make-ready surveys; outside/inside plant route selection and verification.
• Submit permits and follow up on any jurisdictional and other agency permits.
• Identify essential materials and tools to carry out the scope of work.
• Perform and/or supervise a feasibility walk to determine whether the proposed route may be properly constructed according to quality and technical standards.
• Assist in developing new business opportunities with clients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Continuous Improvement:

• Provide input and assistance in investigating and creating new techniques and methods that may increase the Company’s efficiency.
• Incorporate cutting-edge applications to arrive at the desired result on projects.
• Alert supervisor of any issues that may affect client relations. Provide recommendations for solutions.
• When opportunities arise, assist with the development of new business opportunities with clients.
• Readiness to rotate between projects and clients to help the organization meet deliverables and goals.

COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience in Outside and Inside plant engineering, design, planning, maintenance, and installation.
• Previous project planning, scheduling, and management experience desired.
• Possess a Bachelor’s degree, technical college diploma, or equivalent years of experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions.
• Able to effectively collaborate with employees at all professional levels and ability to respectfully follow supervision.
• Thorough knowledge of MS Office 365 suite.
• Database, customer tracking systems experience a plus.
• Must be comfortable reviewing engineering drawings.
• Extensive experience with SiteTracker or similar project management software.
• Thorough understanding of TIA and ISO standards.
• Must have reliable transportation to travel to sites and work remotely.
• Driving record must meet Advantage Engineers insurance standards and must maintain a valid state Driver’s License.
• OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30 desired.
• CPR/First Aid Certification desired.
• OSHA PPE Certification a plus.
• BICSI Certification a plus.
• Fiber Splicing Certification a plus.
• Roadside Worker Safety Certification a plus.

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