Lead Technician

E2 Optics•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

🚀 Step Into the Future with E2 Optics! 🚀 Are you ready to elevate your career with an award-winning, Woman-Owned technology integrator that's leading the charge in the data center revolution? E2 Optics is one of the fastest-growing and most stable companies at the core of the tech industry-powering the infrastructure behind AI, cloud computing, and the innovations of tomorrow. At E2 Optics, you will work with cutting-edge systems in some of the most advanced environments in the world. We invest in your growth through hands-on experience, industry certifications, and leadership opportunities that put you in charge of teams and outcomes. Collaboration is in our DNA - we believe in lifting each other up, mentoring with purpose, and celebrating every win. If you are looking to be part of something meaningful, fast-moving, and future-focused, your next opportunity is here. Join one of America's largest and fastest-growing tech integrators and help us shape what's next.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
OSHA 30 within first 2 weeks in role
BICSI Installer 2 Copper preferred
BICSI Installer 2 Fiber preferred
BICSI Certified Technician- Must be earned within 12 months in role
Minimum 2 - 5 years work experience in Structured Cabling or related industry/construction experience
Read, write and understand English
Able to distinguish color codes
Ability to understand and effectively explain every aspect of the structured cabling system including pathways, spaces, horizontal cabling, backbone copper, backbone fiber optic, cross- and inter-connections, and testing. This includes understanding applicable codes, standards, and industry-best practices and the ability to differentiate between them and make recommendations
Ability to choose the correct tool and methodology for a given task for themselves and can help other team members do the same
Ability to listen carefully to and follow instructions
Demonstrated aptitude for learning from senior team members
Exhibit a positive attitude
Solid team player
High attention to detail with demonstrated ability to source and follow standards
Ability to meet deadlines
Willingness to work days, nights and weekends as project requires
Demonstrated ability to be proactive, exercise efficient time management at the jobsite
Demonstrate accountability for safety, quality, and productivity
Self-motivated with excellent work ethic
Motivate team to work effectively in versatile work environments

Nice To Haves

BICSI Installer 2 Copper preferred
BICSI Installer 2 Fiber preferred

Responsibilities

Follow safe work practices and company and client work site policies
Installation of structured cabling systems including all aspects of the installation process
Reads and interprets all floorplans, drawings, specifications, and cut sheets
Properly sets up a variety of copper and fiber testers
performs system testing and troubleshooting as required
Terminates, labels, tests and troubleshoots optical fiber and copper installations
Proactively lead teams of 3-5 Technicians and Installers to complete project tasks
Adequately train Technicians and Installers to complete all the tasks and responsibilities of their positions
Assist in developing Technicians to complete all the tasks and responsibilities of a Lead Technician
Proactively oversee and lead jobsite organization and basic housekeeping maintenance
Maintain professional appearance and demeanor in both internal and customer relations
Excel in technical tasks such as testing and troubleshooting
Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, etc.)
Exhibit and maintain professional appearance and behavior
This position is generally expected to require minimal overnight travel (5%) in certain regions, could require (50%+) overnight and extended out-of-town travel in others
The individual in this role should be able and willing to travel as required by E2 Optics
Additional Responsibilities: As identified and assigned