What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operational Communications Engineering Coordinator I-II position at Georgia Transmission Corporation?
Coordinates GTC's efforts to build a state-wide fiber optic network. Provides leadership on GTC's fiber optic program and expertise on fiber optic design, deployment, and maintenance including the review of transmission line projects as potential fiber optic routes. Serves as project manager for small fiber optic implementations. Assists with coordinating project documentation and approvals for the TPRC Telecom Project Review Committee. Tracks and maintains records of GTC's fiber optic plant. Provides support to GTC's Members on their fiber optic deployments. Serves as GTC's fiber optic subject matter expert.
Additionally, as available, provides support to GTC's Electronic Maintenance Lab including projects related to SCADA, Communications, Metering and NERC Compliance.
Responsible for compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, corporate policies, guidelines and procedures, including but not limited to, RUS, OSHA, NERC, FERC and ITS requirements. Promotes an environment of compliance and continuous improvement to meet the Corporation's goals and objectives.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or Electronic Engineering Technology.
Experience: 4-10 years of engineering experience including experience working with fiber optic plant or fiber optic design. Previous utility experience preferred. Previous experience in GIS, Autocad, or other design work preferred.
Equivalent Experience: Associates degree with 8 years direct experience including experience working with fiber optic plant or fiber optic design. Previous utility experience preferred. Previous experience in GIS, Autocad, or other design work preferred.
Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: UTC Level 1 & 2 - Fiber Optic Designer Certification strongly preferred.
Specialized Skills (e.g., typing, computers, software, tools and equipment uses, etc.): Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent organization and time management skills, analytical and creative problem solving skills, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by the work. Must be able to pass a NERC CIP personnel risk assessment screening.