Lead Field Technician

Company: Zayo Group
Location: Olympia
Posted on: May 16, 2020

Job Description:

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo s 133,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, dedicated Internet access, and colocation services. Zayo owns and operates a Tier 1 IP Backbone and 44 carrier-neutral data centers. Through its Cloudlink service, Zayo provides low latency private connectivity that attaches enterprises to their public cloud environments. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position is primarily responsible for performing duties associated with hands on functions within the telecommunications industry. Technicians will install, test or turn up a variety of telecommunications equipment including SONet, TDM, DWDM, IP or Ethernet based equipment. Technician also troubleshoots and handles maintenance of various types of equipment noted.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Participate in Conference calls or meetings related to projects and processes. Leads should be well versed in the implementation of projects whether handled by Zayo techs or vendors to ensure projects are started and completed successfully and to Zayo standards. Leads should also participate in developing new processes and assisting to make existing ones better.
* Leads are expected to be subject matter experts in the market that other Zayo techs, vendors and other organizations within Zayo can turn to for assistance. This would include but is not limited to, having knowledge of Zayo processes and procedures, being very knowledgeable with all sites in the market, being very fluid with Zayo back office systems.
* Leads should perform in market audits regarding new installation work to ensure that other Zayo techs as well as vendors are doing quality installation work. They should create punch lists of issues with the install work and engage the parties concerned to ensure the issues are corrected.
* Perform limited management functions when manager is out ensuring the market stays focused on work to be completed.
* Perform installation and installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and handling optical transmission systems;
* Perform OTDR, Ethernet, BER and SONET acceptance testing;
* Assist the Zayo Engineering Department with network construction activities and required Fiber Engineering paperwork including but not limited to: Route forms, Splice Engineering packages, Red Lines and As Builts;
* Monitor contractor and sub-contractors performing conduit installation, cable placement and splicing;
* Provide preliminary site surveys for building entrance construction requirements and equipment space availability;
* Provide support for all contractor splicing activities. This support includes continuity testing, OTDR trace analysis and optical power meter data of fiber optic cable;
* Responsible for installation and testing of fiber optic patch cords;
* Perform cable splicing and fiber acceptance testing;
* Monitor contractor, vendor and customer co-location installations, equipment placement and testing;
* Proactively seeking and identifying potential network problems and addressing these issues before becoming service affecting events. This includes action to resolve issues identified during routine PMI s conducted during defined timelines.
* Participate in local On Call schedule rotation work on weekends at night and holidays

QUALIFICATIONS

* Minimum of 3 years experience installing, testing or turning up a variety of telecommunications equipment including SONet, TDM, DWDM, and IP.
* Technician should also be proficient in the troubleshooting and maintenance of various types of equipment noted. Technician will have a strong technical, mechanical and electrical background and be familiar and proficient around all major manufacturers of Transport equipment, high voltage electrical systems, DC Power Plant as well as knowledge of critical infrastructure, ISP/OSP and all associated test systems to include Optical, Electrical and Power testing equipment associated with the Telecommunications Industry.
* Well rounded technicians will be expected to have an understanding of telecommunications standards (i.e. ITU, IEEE, NEBS) as well as possessing strong analytical, technical and customer skills while effectively multi-tasking and if needed doing so in a self reliant manner by performing the following duties personally or though subordinates supervisors and staff members.
* Ability to read and interpret documents such as OSHA/Company safety rules, MSDS, MOP s, process and procedure documents as well as vendor documentation related to equipment owned by the company.
* Ability to write routine reports, properly fill out documentation such as site surveys and audit reports as well as effectively communicate with customers, management, peers and contractors as well as other members of the organization.
* Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations as well as possessing deductive reasoning skills utilized to improve customer experience and network performance.
* Able to work well with internal and external peers (Carrier/Vendor peers) on daily tasks and responsibilities towards a common goal, ability to resolve minor conflicts with industry peers, internal peers or customers without management intervention being necessary.
* Ability to cover various work assignments during a variety of work hours to include day and night time activities. Technician needs to also be willing to commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach company goals or objectives. Occasional, overnight travel will be required as necessary.
* Operates company vehicle in accordance with safe driving practices and will ensure routine maintenance is performed on the vehicle per defined schedule. Technician will also conduct a daily inspection of vehicle to ensure its safe operating condition.

REWARDS

* Competitive compensation

* Excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, 401 (k), disability and life insurance

* Fitness membership discounts

* Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave

Zayo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

EEO IS THE LAW Zayo invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company s written Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by emailing our People Ops team.

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