Fiber Splicing Supervisor

OSP - Fiber Splicing Supervisor - Remington, VA 22734

Compensation: $65,000 – $75,000 per year + benefits + uniform + phone allowance

The Fiber Splicing Supervisor position is responsible for the over project performance and timelines committed to the customers. Field personnel assigned to projects related to OSP including all permitting, construction, red lining and preliminary As Built drawing approval and municipality relations. The Fiber Supervisor will requisition labor and materials to meet timely execution of deadlines and manage sub-contractors, production reporting and milestone pay sheets, inspectors and material vendors.

Essential Job Functions

• Management of permitting, contractors, material vendors, inspectors and all construction vendors
• Read OTDR traces to verify the levels are correct
• Troubleshoot fiber and figure out issues.
• Oversees the scheduling and training of field inspectors & sub-contractors
• Cost & control estimating, preliminary engineering, production tracking / reporting.
• Interface with state and local permitting agencies, DOTs and other activities as required

Requirements

• Knowledge and ability to read splice matrix’s & drafted design maps
• Knowledge and ability to perform QC & quality standards and implement into job site
• BS Engineering related field or Construction Management or related experience
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Proficient with PCs and Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Project, etc.)
• Current valid driver’s license
• Ability to read and produce field drawings and updates

Other Skills/Abilities

• Ability to understand mapping programs and key identifiers in a fiber optic network, read and utilize GPS units and record network positioning
• Ability to prepare, splice and test FOC via use of power meters / light source, OTDR and reporting requirements and fusion splice equipment
• Knowledge of “Call Before You Dig” rules and regulations as they apply to a network utility provider
• Knowledge of grounding principles in an underground utility network
• Knowledge of OSHA safety rules and regulations as they apply to locating and providing repair and maintenance within a fiber optic network

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel and reach
• Must be able to drive a motor vehicle
• Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English
• Must have visual acuity
• Must be able to lift 0-25 pound