Manager, Inside Plant (ISP)

Are you ready to lead Spectrum’s Inside Plant Operations staff and facilities? As the Manager, ISP you will oversee disciplined operational practices, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration. You will manage staff responsible for the reception, and distribution of off-air transport programming utilizing coaxial cable, and fiber optic transmission technologies.  You will manage all critical infrastructure design and installation. This includes the installation, construction, operation, and repair of all equipment associated with the headend, hub, colocations and optical transport network (OTN) facilities. Support enterprise end user turn up and activations and manage on-call rotation as necessary. 

How You’ll Make an Impact 

• Ensure structured, consistent, and disciplined execution of work tasks
• Maintain support and upgrade critical infrastructure hardware, including but not limited to AC/DC power systems, HVAC systems and fire suppression
• Participate in preparing and executing capex/opex forecasting
• Responsible for employee lifecycle, including performance management of staff 

Working Conditions 

• Work in a 24x7, fast-paced environment
• Exposure to continuous moderate noise 

What You’ll Bring to Spectrum 
Required Qualifications 

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, and / or equivalent work experience 

Experience 

• 8+ years engineering experience 
• 2+ years management / supervisory experience
• 2+ years project management experience 

License

• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License with a safe driving record

 Skills

• Knowledge of Spectrum products and services and HFC
• Ability to handle multiple projects, tasks, make decisions, and solve
• problems while working under pressure
• Ability to supervise and motivate others
• Ability to use personal computer and software applications
• Knowledge of all FCC compliance reports and other rules and regulations
• Demonstrated understanding of applicable local, state, federal, and OSHA rules and regulations
• Demonstrated understanding of HVAC and power distribution systems
• Knowledge of Analog Transmission Line Theory, Electronic theory, Federal Communications Commission regulations, Fiber Optic theory, National Electric Code and National Electric Safety Code

Preferred Qualifications 

• Knowledge of critical facility construction/maintenance