Fiber Networks Specialist - Utilities

The Fiber Networks team is responsible for managing the design, construction, and maintenance of the fiber network supporting the electrical network operations. As a Fiber Networks Specialist, you will collaborate with management, engineering, and field personnel, working closely with fiber contractors and subcontractors on installation, maintenance, and project support., * Support Fiber Optic Network and projects

• Follow established IT Operations and network processes
• Champion safe work practices for employees and contractors in accordance with Corporate, OSHA, and industry standards
• Work closely with other departments, contractors, and subcontractors to develop project requirements, costs, and schedule
• Develop business cases for new projects
• Conduct field site visits in support of projects, maintenance, or relocations (as necessary)
• Design fiber solutions that are scalable, reliable, and cost-effective
• Coordinate fiber optic events within the Change Management process
• Participate in on-call rotation

Do you have experience in Visio?, * Direct outside fiber project management experience

• Experience within the electric distribution or transmission industry, fiber engineering or design contractor, fiber installation or maintenance company, or cable service provider
• General management of fiber networks
• Knowledge of building fiber in underground, distribution power space, and static positions on transmission lines
• Experience working with and knowledge of ADSS and OPGW fiber cable
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience with drawing and document storage tools (AutoCAD, Visio, FileNet, etc.)
• Knowledge of mapping programs used for documentation of fiber optic cable routes
• Proven skills in utilizing construction drawings and documents
• Demonstrated project management and/or coordination of various size projects
• Familiarity with optical network transport technologies
• Experience managing right of way and permit issues
• General knowledge of OSHA, NESC, and other standards for fiber installation in power space
• Understanding underground locating requirements and services

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrate a questioning attitude to learn, produce results, and develop relationships
• Knowledge of basic research techniques
• Display analytical abilities, including problem solving and decision making
• Deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Time management skills
• Demonstrate growth in research techniques
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate understanding of applicable products and/or services
• Understand best practices and techniques for addressing customer concerns
• In-depth understanding of applicable products and/or services and customer needs and expectations
• Use best practices and techniques for addressing customer concerns
• Exercise independent judgment on basic projects and assignments
• Minimum of four (4) to seven (7) years of direct outside fiber project management experience