Network Specialist

Job Title: Fiber Networks Specialist

Location: Akron, OH, USA - (Remote)

Hiring Type: Contract (24 Months)

Job Description:

Principal Tasks and Accountabilities

• Support and manage the Client Fiber Optic Network and projects.
• Follow established IT Operations and network processes.
• Championing safe work practices for Client employees and contractors in accordance with Corporate, OSHA and other industry practices.
• Work closely with other Client departments, contractors, and subcontractors to develop project requirements, costs and schedule.
• Develop business cases for new projects.
• Field site visits in support of projects, maintenance, or relocations (as necessary).
• Design fiber solutions that are scalable, reliable, and cost effective.
• Ensure Client and contractor documentation is complete and up to date.
• Coordinate fiber optic events within the Client Change Management process.

Ideally, the Fiber Networks Specialist would have the following work experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of direct outside fiber experience.
• Will have worked within one of the following:

o Electric distribution or transmission industry.
o Fiber engineering or design contractor.
o Fiber installation or maintenance company.
o Cable service provider.

• General management of fiber networks.
• Knowledge of building fiber in the underground, in the distribution power space, and in the static position on transmission lines.
• Knowledge of ADSS and OPGW fiber cable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with drawing and document storage tools (AutoCAD, Visio, FileNet, etc.)
• Knowledge of mapping programs used for documentation of fiber optic cable routes.
• Proven skills in utilizing construction drawings and documents.
• Demonstrated project management and/or coordination of various size projects.
• Familiarity with optical network transport technologies.
• Experience with managing right of way and permit issues.
• General knowledge of OSHA, NESC, and other standards required for installation of fiber in the power space.
• Understanding of underground locating requirements and services.

Fiber Networks Specialists are also expected to participate in meetings and team discussions in a professional and inclusive manner.
Fiber Networks Specialist positions consist of Levels 1 through IV. The expectations for those specific levels include:

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $32.00 - $85.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Network engineering: 3 years (Required)
• Fiber Optic: 3 years (Required)
• Fiber Cable: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Salary : $32 - $85