OSP Field Supervisor - Bloomfield, MI

Internal•Bloomfield, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The OSP Field Supervisor oversees safe, accurate construction of Metronet’s network in accordance with company standards and specifications. The role is a frontline, field-based position involving inspection, investigation, contractor leadership, and community relations. The supervisor responds promptly to neighborhood complaints and works to resolve issues in the communities where construction is taking place. The position includes inspecting aerial and underground fiber construction, monitoring work orders and budgets, reviewing contractor safety and quality practices, and addressing utility strikes. The supervisor may arrange or conduct contractor retraining and support safety and damage-prevention communications. Salary is $40,000–$75,000 based on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; or three to five years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Related quality-control and/or outside aerial plant construction experience.
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a deadline-driven environment.
Ability to understand and carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form using common sense.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to walk long distances over potentially uneven or less-than-ideal ground conditions each day with contractors.
Ability to work safely in all temperatures, climates, and weather conditions while maintaining safe work-zone practices.
Excellent communication and diplomacy skills.
Commitment to and drive for quality and safety.
Ability to distinguish general-audience information from confidential information and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize urgent or important work.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record, with no DUIs or serious traffic violations.

Responsibilities

Maintain an understanding of Metronet specifications, standard practices, and safety requirements.
Conduct walkouts and inspect aerial fiber cable placement on poles and splice points, as well as underground conduit and handhole placement, for quality and compliance with technical and construction specifications.
Approve completed unitized aerial work that meets Metronet standards.
Manage the OSP Construction Tracker.
Monitor the approved budget for assigned work orders.
Respond to utility strikes, investigate them, and complete related documentation within 24 hours.
Retrain contractors or terminate them when necessary.
Conduct a weekly audit of each contractor’s safety, construction, and quality practices.
Identify contractor training needs and arrange training.
Ensure aerial line contractors hold weekly safety and communications tailgate meetings with employees, and assist with scheduling periodic damage-prevention safety meetings in the language employees understand best.
Respond quickly to neighborhood complaints and work to resolve community issues.