Outside Plant Field Engineer

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Overview of Position Responsibilities: The Outside Plant Field Engineer works to ensure the Bluepeak network is being constructed to Bluepeaks network and operations standards. The Outside Plant Field Inspector (OSP/FE) is present on fiber optic construction projects to ensure that the construction of Bluepeaks Fiber Optic Outside Plant both aerial and underground to include fiber conduit field electronics and splicing and enclosures are being constructed to meet or exceed Bluepeak standards. This role will inspect the product of Bluepeak construction crews and will coordinate the remediation of any issues which prevent Bluepeak from accepting the constructed plant. The OSP/FE may be called upon to create review and approve detailed field records of the installed infrastructure. The OSP/FE will consider the impact on construction installation and future maintenance in developing when assessing the fiber infrastructure. Focused on the post-construction aspects of infrastructure the OSP/FE must possess a comprehensive understanding of fiber design to effectively support engineering and construction efforts to ensure projects are planned and executed with safety by the deadlines within budget and with the quality expected by Bluepeak.

What You Will Do:

• Addressoutside plant construction issues by assessingplanningand developing proposals to solve those issues ina timelyand effective manner.
• Uphold Bluepeak standards for construction of outside plant to include aerial plant underground plant splicing efforts field equipment installations and processes related to the installation removal of plant.
• Communicate with municipality/agencies ofjurisdictioncustomersand residents of communities Bluepeak operates within related to construction work in progress.
• Ensure that documentation (i.e. takes pictures hand-notes sketches) of job sites pole conditions and other relevant structures or landmarks to help illustrate and demonstrate the quality of design and construction services provided by contractors to Bluepeak is accurate complete and timely.
• As part of the IFC process review permits and ROW documentation and ensure work is being conducted safely and according to the permitted design and instruction. Inclusive of hand drawn sketches of recommended engineering design while in the field.
• Effectively communicate with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct new substructure site surveys and site walks.
• Observe safety standards while on job sites andhelpspromote site safety and may help conduct job site safety assessments from time to time.
• All other related duties as assigned.

What You Will Need:

• Highschool diploma or GEDrequired.
• Associates degree or3 years ofequivalent experiencerequired.
• Experiencein the telecommunication/cable industrystronglypreferred.
• Ability to perform analysis of fiber test results and apply pass/fail criteria.
• Ability to read and understand maps plan sets/drawings and diagrams for fiber construction.
• Knowledge of Make-Ready Construction.
• Effective time management with the ability to work independently manage multiple tasks set priorities and meet writtenverbaland presentation skills including the ability to articulate ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively.
• Adept atidentifyingpotential project roadblocks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Ability to work with different functional groups and levels of employees to achieve results effectively and professionally.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Ability tomaintainprofessionalism in changing and/or challenging situations.
• MS Office Suite: OutlookPowerPoint Word Excel Teams ccess and OneNote.
• Test analysis power meters OTDR platforms GISsystemsand fiber asset management systems.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required tobend twist push pull crawl reach standclimband walk in construction areas.
• Required to use hands handleobjectsand paperwork.
• Required to use close vision and be able to focus.
• Required to refrain from personal use of technology during working hours.
• Must be able to work ininclementweatherconditions.
• Required to work in loud construction environments.
• Must be able to pass MVR and have a validdriverslicense.

About Us

We believe that the size of the city shouldnt determine the quality of the why we are building for you: Faster more reliable and without the things that get in the way of great servicelike red tape hidden fees and slow response times. And with up to 5gigabitsof speed for residential customers and 10 gigabits for businesses we are whole new ballgame- from internet to TV to connecting every device in your home to powering your business were not only providing the best fiber connections in your community but were also meeting the growing needs for how you live.

Bluepeak provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

*This is a safety sensitive role and as such all candidates must pass a drug test inclusive of marijuana regardless of medical marijuana license status.

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