Advanced Technician – Telecom Outside Plant

Amentum•Aiken, SC

1d•$35 - $37•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

Demonstrate knowledge of 25pair color code and how to apply it to large count cables ranging up to 2700pairs.
Outside Plant Fiber and Copper knowledge
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
Must be able to lift, up to 50 lbs.
Stand on your feet for extended periods of time.
Work in manholes and outdoors
Must be able to pass to obtain DOE Clearance

Nice To Haves

Operate forklift to maintain cable yard is a plus.

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.
Maintain and repair underground network infrastructure to ensure system reliability.
Troubleshoot, perform test using Optical Time Domain Reflector (OTDR), power meters, and VFL.
Splice copper, fiber cables and terminals.
Installation of copper cable splice cases (utilizing 25pair splicing modules and splicing press).
Installation of grounding and Building Entrance Terminals (lightening protection).
Demonstrate knowledge of differences in fiber types i.e. multimode vs. single mode. Could include composite cables that contain a mix of both.
Demonstrate knowledge of 12strand fiber color code and how to apply it to cables up to 288strands.
Experience with fusion splicing equipment.
Install fiber-optic splice cabinets and adapter panel enclosures.
Locate underground cable for interference.
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 SRNS requirements.
Maintain splicing and testing equipment
Update CAIRS TMS with new cable information when new facilities are added.
Maintain drawings on existing facility wiring.
Operate forklift to maintain cable yard is a plus.
Follow all safety policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.