OSP Construction Compliance Admin
Location: New Orleans, LA
Salary: $25.00 - $36.91/hr

Company Information:

In the exploding business of modern telecommunications, SRI is at the forefront of this expansion by helping companies build, integrate & staff their cutting-edge networks. SRI is proud to only work with the largest service providers in the country which gives us endless opportunities for business and personal growth!

Description of Role:

SRI Telecom is seeking an OSP Construction Compliance Admin with relevant OSP inspection experience to contribute to all areas of expertise with various cross functional project teams. They will identify, audit, issue violations and then review resolved issues for compliance. This position will be facing OSP contractors and Cox communications compliance groups. If you have a great, outgoing personality with exceptional OSP compliance experience and attention to detail, please apply for this job!

Benefits:

SRI offers W-2 employment with access to a comprehensive benefits package such as Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401k, HSA and others!

Salary:

This position pays up to $36.91/hr depending on experience

Tasks:

• Inspect, Evaluate and Analyze Aerial and Underground facilities for compliance with applicable internal and external safety and regulatory standards.
• Provide occasional repair guidance and suggestions to OSP vendors and in house maintenance teams.
• Contribute to the entry and maintenance of an asset compliance management database system.
• Work with other teams, utilities, municipalities, and others to ensure compliance.
• Monitor and maintain inspection schedules
• Provide quality assurance of the locate vendors performance on compliance as directed.
• Inspects Outside Plant based on applicable schedules
• Make field meets with other utilities as well as private homeowners and developers on an as needed basis.
• Communicate with residents, city, and customer in the field under all conditions.
• Communicate with jurisdictional employees to understand any changes in make ready/permitting Must be able to Identify Power and Communication Facilities and ownership on utility poles.
• Enters information into the database
• May coordinate the Cox Service Drop conversions - getting off jump poles (if so desired) or other poles where clearances cannot be met to remove a violation
• May participate in ordering materials for various vendors and/or forecasting material needs
• Inspects and QC's Contractor work
• Completes as-built mapping
• May assist in Locating and QC (quality control) of Cox facilities
• Must be able to use I-pad (or similar) for Field inspection/Survey work and possess basic computer skills
• Must be able to use measurement tools, safely access poles on uneven terrain and be able to work outside for long periods.
• Complete Pole Aerial Survey Forms and provide field drawing of measured streets and ROW objects.
• Must be able to engineer new and existing stranded aerial plant with applicable make ready required to meet local utility aerial construction codes.
• Review and correct any information on the Joint Pole Authorization that does not match actual field conditions.
• Tracking and reporting on aerial inspection, restoration, and completion

Skills & Responsibilities:

• Understand and Apply Cox Communications Construction Standards.
• Understand asset, owner, local, state and federal OSP standards.
• Ensure that the Cox network is built in a safe manner throughout the system.
• Reduce costs and increase safety when working on correcting infractions.
• Understands applicable Cox, State, NESC standards and regulations
• Understands high-risk geographic regions and driving factors
• Address quality/safety issues/complaints from utility companies and work with internal team to address
• Develop excellent relationships with utility companies
• Process large amounts of data requests and communicate effectively back to the team.
• Must be able to operate a vehicle safely. Company vehicle not provided.
• Experience with aerial make ready local utility overhead aerial construction codes (GO128/95 in CA) is required
• Exposure to CATV design and installation processes is preferred
• Excellent customer service, organization, time management, written and communication skills

Work Schedule:

• Monday through Friday 8 am - 5 pm

Location: Louisiana

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