DAS Installation Technician

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Position Title: DAS Installation Technician

Entity: Glow Networks

Location: Houston, TX

Classification: Exempt / Contract

Duration: Project-Based

Reports To: Project Manager

Working Hours: M – F, 8-hour days (limited weekend work with advance notice)

Work Location: On-site (Government / High-Security Facility)

Summary / Objective:

Glow Networks is seeking a highly experienced DAS Installation Technician to support a Wireless Containment / Distributed Antenna System (DAS) repair and installation project at a government, high-security site. This role is both hands-on and supervisory, requiring the technician to work alongside the crew while also acting as the on-site technical lead.

The ideal candidate will have strong DAS installation experience, prior lead or site-lead responsibility, and the ability to execute work in strict compliance with detailed scopes, quality standards, and schedules.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the on-site lead technician, providing daily technical leadership and oversight
• Coordinate field activities with the Project Manager to meet schedule and quality expectations
• Execute DAS / WCS installation and repair work in accordance with the approved Scope of Work
• Lead and support installation activities including:
• Fiber fusion splicing, termination, and testing (single-mode, SC/APC)
• Coaxial cable installation, termination, and sweeping
• EMT conduit installation, grounding, and bonding
• Power distribution and equipment power-up
• Install and service DAS components such as:
• MROUs, HMRUs, HARUs
• Interior and exterior antennas (including boom-mounted antennas)
• Junction boxes, trough boxes, and non-metallic enclosures
• Ensure all work meets industry standards, safety requirements, and project specifications
• Perform and verify testing requirements:
• Fiber loss and reflectance testing
• Coax sweep testing (698 MHz – 2700 MHz)
• Ensure proper labeling of all fiber, coax, power, and CAT5e cables per project labeling standards
• Identify, report, and correct workmanship or quality issues in real time
• Support documentation requirements including:
• Weekly progress updates
• Photo documentation of completed work
• Close-out and as-built documentation support
• Act as the technical escalation point for site-related issues
  
  

Other Functions:

• Coordinate daily work sequencing with field crews
• Communicate effectively with project management regarding progress and constraints
• Support adherence to safety, access, and site-control requirements
• Assist with schedule recovery and problem resolution as needed
  
  

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

• On-site work at a government / high-security location
• Ability to work on rooftops, ladders, lifts, and exterior installations
• Ability to lift, carry, and install equipment and materials
• Exposure to indoor and outdoor environments
  
  

Required Education / Experience and Competencies:

• 5 years of hands-on DAS installation experience
• Prior lead technician or site-lead experience required
• Strong experience with:
• DAS / Wireless Containment Systems
• Fiber fusion splicing and testing
• Coax installation and RF testing
• EMT conduit, grounding, and bonding
• Ability to read and execute detailed SOWs, drawings, and layouts
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to pass background screening required for government / high-security site access
  
  

Preferred Certifications:

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• Fiber certification (ETA, BICSI, or equivalent)
• Lift, ladder, or fall protection certifications