Advance Technician – Telecom Outside Plant Technician

Amentum•Aiken, SC

9d•$32 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

DOE Savannah River Site (SRS) processes and stores nuclear materials in support of national defense and U.S. nuclear nonproliferation efforts. The site also develops and deploys technologies to improve the environment and treat solid and liquid nuclear and hazardous waste left from the Cold War. While current missions remain the highest priority, SRS leadership places great importance on developing broader missions for SRS that use its unique capabilities to address critical national missions. The Operation and Maintenance operator is Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS), as a Subcontractor to SRNS, Amentum Technology Inc. (ATI) provides telecommunications system operation and maintenance services as well as site operator services at SRS. This position supports operation and maintenance program managing the voice and data services at the Savannah River site.

Requirements

Outside Plant Fiber and Copper knowledge
Cat 5e and Cat 6a cabling knowledge for installation, termination, and repair.
Single mode and Multimode Fiber installation and termination knowledge
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must have a current driver’s license
Must pass an alcohol and substance abuse test
Must be able to pass to obtain DOE Clearance
Must be able to work flexible hours
High school
3-5 years

Nice To Haves

Certified Outside Plant Certification
Light Brigade Certification

Responsibilities

Install, splice, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair copper and fiber cables (multimode/single mode) and terminals in aerial, buried, underground, and buildings at SRS in support of the Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC (SRNS) O&M Telecommunication’s contract.
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair, test, splice and material management of copper and fiber cables and terminals.
Locate underground cable for interference.
Install fiber-optic splice cabinets and enclosures.
Execution of all Outside Plant (OSP) activities for Work Orders (WO) & trouble tickets.
Assist cable placement engineers in field verification of cables and cable routes, conduit, and telecommunication manholes as they relate to specific requirements.
Maintain splicing and testing equipment.
Perform test using Optical Time Domain Reflector (OTDR) and power meters
Provide new cable information when new facilities are added.
Provide details to appropriate responsible people to update site drawings.
Operate forklift is a plus, not required.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.