Fiber Optic Field Inspector - Scranton Area (FTTH/FTTB)

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Title: Fiber Optic Field Inspector Scranton Area (FTTH/FTTB)
Duration: 5 Months
Location: On-site at Scranton, PA

Travel Requirement:

Must be able to travel to the surrounding areas in Scranton.

Candidates are required to rent a passenger vehicle.

The expense will be reimbursed by Client.

Must live within 1 hour of Scranton/Wilkes-Barre

Note:

This is a 24 to 36-month position.

Duration is dependent on completion of construction

Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered.

Description:

Purpose of Position
Client Optical Communications' (COC) Engineering Services (ES) department needs an experienced Outside Plant (OSP) Construction Inspector to join our Project Services (PS) group.

The successful candidate will be responsible for outside plant fiber optic projects for a major customer in Pennsylvania.
This position requires a local presence no more than one hour from the assigned project site(s).

Candidate must be able to travel to job sites daily.
The position primarily involves reporting daily production on vendor activities for Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) projects, including SFU (single family), MDU (multi-dwelling), and FTTB (business) projects from construction to test and turn-up. Ideal candidate must be able to work on a job site as needed.

Major Roles and Responsibilities
Collect and report on daily vendor activities
Review drawings and specifications to become completely familiar with the project
Monitor fiber optic plant construction activities to ensure products are installed within customer guidelines and manufacturer standard recommended procedures (SRP)
Visit project sites to evaluate progress and respond to Project Manager or customers' concerns or questions; direct contractor activities if needed
Report daily production utilizing Sitetracker mobile system on phone or other device
Provide support for material inventory consumption as required
Enforce and adhere to safety rules and practices from all governing authorities
Understand and implement local construction methods and procedures as required
Ensure compliance with customer and industry specifications/standards while OSP is being constructed
Perform quality inspections for ongoing and completed work utilizing established checklists and/or other quality-related documents through Sitetracker software
Other related duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements
Valid US Driver's License, clean driving record
High School diploma or equivalent required

Required Skills
Ability to work independently and self-directed
Read and understand FTTX (fiber to the home) prints
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team members
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to work outside normal scheduled business hours periodically
Fluent in English

Work Environment
Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, standing, walking (up to 5 miles per day), and driving a passenger car
Regular exposure to all weather conditions, especially hot, humid and/or rainy spring, summer, fall weather and cold snowy winter weather, combined with regular work time indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
May be exposed to uncomfortable or distracting sounds or noise levels on project sites
When working on site, will be required to wear common protective safety equipment, such as safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hat, and safety vest. All PPE except steel-toe boots will be provided by Client

About us:

DivIHN, the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration.

DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.

Microsoft Office, FTTX, Written and Oral Communication