Field Operations Specialist

Job description

SUMMARY:

Responsible for the design and planning of telecommunications equipment, copper and/or fiber optic cable facilities.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meets with Client representative to determine best conceptual route for placement of OSP cable facilities.
• Engages in direct client contact and attendance at meetings with clients when required.
• Meets with contractors, vendors, landowners, representatives from city, state, county and other governmental agencies, etc. on site for project clarification.
• Draw legible field notes with required measurements, obstacles and list all required units adhering to various requirements and regulations and client specifications and standards.
• Create and submit various permits for approval and make revisions when required.
• Accountable for meeting the highest level of client satisfaction during the delivery of sold engineering services to ensure future success in selling RMWT’s engineering services.
• Ensure on-time delivery of engineering services within budgetary and client guidelines.
• Advises management of project progress and successes/issues with projects.
• Communicate on a daily basis or as needed with the Project Manager.
• Responsible for maintenance, archiving, and organization of assigned project files.
• Performs other duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervision over Assistant Field Operations Specialists when assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

• Works under the supervision of the Project Manager.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education and/or Experience:

• High School or GED.
• Experience is not required but is a plus.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage own workload and deliverables with minimal supervision under strict timelines.
• Skill in operation of listed equipment.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and client standards/procedures/units, NESC Standards, as-built record plats, street and highway maps.
• Ability to read, understand and coordinate permitting processes including, but not limited to, State and Federal highways, County and Parish roads, City streets, Railroads, Corps of Engineers, and Federal Land.
• Skilled in taking accurate field measurements, identify foreign utility structures and obstacles, drawing legible field notes suitable for Drafting Department interpretation.
• Ability to make logical and feasible decisions regarding design and placement of buried, aerial and underground OSP facilities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Google Earth.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The employee is frequently exposed to varied working conditions, such as heat, cold, humidity, noise, dust, fumes, and other elements. May work in outside weather conditions. May be exposed to moderate to high noise levels in the work environment. Due to nature of the job, is exposed to more safety hazards than other employees.
• Must have reliable vehicle with appropriate safety lighting (light bars, strobe lights, or beacons).
• Current and valid driver’s license and appropriate vehicle insurance.
• Availability for overnight travel as required.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

• Copy/Scanner Machine
• Personal Computer
• Height Stick
• Measuring Wheel
• DMI (Digital Measurement Instrument)
• GPS (Global Positioning System) Device
• Rangefinder
• Compass

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: DOE