Fiber Splicing Manager - Grand Island

Viaero Wireless•Grand Island, NE

About The Position

Due to Viaero Fiber Network's continued growth, we are looking to add an OSP Fiber Splicing Manager to our team in Grand Island, Nebraska. They will provide overall technical management and growth of the fiber optic technical services team in central and eastern Nebraska. The role will encompass mentoring and development of all fiber optic technical personnel as well as managing & monitoring fiber sub-contractors. Candidates must have a solid experience with telecommunications fiber splicing, testing, and fiber construction and be willing to work alongside techs in the field.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid driver’s license, and ability to pass all pre-employment processes, including drug test, motor vehicle and criminal background checks.
Solid experience (5+ years) with fiber splicing, testing, and fiber construction.
Skilled with OTDR
Demonstrated ability to show up for work daily and on time
Must be able to perceive difference in colors
Experienced with Excel and aptitude to learn new programs quickly
Ability to use independent judgment and perform repetitive tasks
Within 90 days of start date, take and pass OSHA-10 Certification, and be able to complete the Waveguide entry level safety training and demonstrate safe practices
Must be able to take and pass, and continue to pass a DOT Physical
Regional travel required

Nice To Haves

Experience with FTTH is preferred
Experience supervising and managing sub-contractors is helpful

Responsibilities

Provide training and field supervision of the area fiber splicing team. This includes personal production as well as training, monitoring, mentoring of area fiber cable splice/test for field personnel.
Maintain a strong field presence and product delivery focus.
Work with area management and personnel to meet specific customer needs and ensure proper resources are allocated to meet time and budget requirements.
Supervise Fiber Splicing and Testing crews, and ensure crew preparedness (trucks, tools and materials)
Establish action to deal with delays due to weather, emergencies or logistics. Work with construction Project Supervisors, on site inspectors/personnel, contractors and customers to resolve quality concerns, complaints or timeline challenges.
Track and document daily progress production reporting for all projects and relay this information to main office.
Create documentation and close out packages (within 12 hours of completion).
Monitor and maintain quality assurance standards to include field observation and inspection to ensure company and customer standards.
Monitor and document employee PPE and safe “set up” during site visits.
Perform and document regular site “tailgate” meetings.
Monitor and promote company technical services training and development.
Participate in hiring, on-boarding, discipline and termination of employees as required.
Participate with other internal training resources and “Learning Line” (LMS) to ensure the most efficient and effective employee advancement.
Monitor, assign and promote care and maintenance of fiber optic tools and test equipment.