OSP/ISP Construction Technical Support (54882)

DATAPATH INC

About The Position

DataPath, Inc. is a global leader in remote satellite-based communications solutions that solve our customers’ toughest communications challenges in urgent time frames and under extreme conditions. We specialize in enabling complex communication networks that are critical to the operations of the Department of Defense, Civilian Government, and Commercial markets. This position supports the U.S. Army Project Manager Tactical Network (PM TN) Global Field Service Representative (FSR) Support Services program. The program provides FSR support of communications for the Government primarily for operability and sustainment of the Tactical and Strategic antenna system such as the Deployable Ku Earth Terminal (DKET), Mobile DKET, Secure Internet Protocol Router (SIPR)/Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router (NIPR) Access Point (SNAP), United States Marine Corps (USMC) Support Wide Area Network (SWAN) and Commercialization efforts, Micro Very Small Aperture Terminal (mVSAT), VSAT, Inflatable Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Terminal (ISA) CJNCC NETOPS Multinational Information Sharing (MNIS) Combined Enterprise Regional Information Exchange System (CENTRIXS), Coalition Partner Network-X (CPN-X); and Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF)-OIR AO-wide Network, but are not limited to only these terminals and support. OSP/ISP Construction Technical Support personnel perform a wide range of activities and are responsible for planning and preparation of drawings for new and existing overhead or underground lines, cables, and conduits to obtain optimum and economical utilization of communications facilities.

Requirements

US Citizenship
US DOD Secret Clearance
A valid current US Passport
BICSI or similar certification
Must maintain active certification throughout employment.
Associate’s degree in Scientific Technical Discipline.
Minimum seven (7) years of professional work experience installing outside and interior copper and fiber cabling, fiber optic modems, fiber multiplex equipment, fiber patch panels, analog and digital copper patch panels, main and intermediate distribution frames, lightning protection, and supporting ground and power connections.
Must possess seven (7) years are work experience installing cable ladder and rack systems, cable cabinets, and equipment components in the cabinets.
Minimum two (2) years of experience in a military environment.
In lieu of a degree, must possess eleven (11) years of related specialized work experience.
Knowledge and experience with phone installation.
Technical documentation skills are required.
Effective interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
Prior to deployment to the Worksite, candidate must complete all pre-deployment responsibilities, such as providing required documentation; completing all medical, psychological and dental requirements; obtaining required vaccinations; and satisfying all applicable pre-deployment training requirements.

Responsibilities

Candidate must be prepared to live and work in the country of Bahrain.
Must be willing and able to work up to 60 hours per week.
Must be willing and able to work all shifts, including nights and weekends.
Plan and prepare drawings for new overhead or underground lines, cables, and conduits to obtain optimum and economical utilization of communications facilities.
Plan and prepare drawing for the removal or rearrangement of existing overhead or underground lines, cables, and conduits to obtain optimum and economical utilization of communications facilities.
Analyze traffic loads, available and existing lines, and estimates or forecasts of projected traffic to determine new lines or rearrangement/removal of lines, as required.
Install pits and ducts (conduit and manholes) for installation and maintenance of fiber optic cable distribution infrastructure, to include “in-hole” cable racks and identification tags.
Install cable into the Cable Plant Infrastructure, to include the installation into buildings and manholes.
Install, terminate, test, and repair Category 5e (CAT5E) cable infrastructure into buildings, to include patch panels and cables, racks and cabinets, raceways/cable ladders, and termination jacks (keystones).
Plot and track cabling plans in accordance with associated CDRL.
Participate in daily and weekly workplace meetings, as required.
Abide by all corporate, Government, and local labor laws and regulations.
Apply performance standards and quality control standards as directed by Standard Operating Procedures.
Abide by all safety and security rules and regulations.
Perform other duties related to the job position.