About the position
Tillman FiberCo is building a 100% fiber network to support the next generation of broadband services. Tillman FiberCo is a portfolio company of Tillman Global Holdings, a holding company focused on building premier digital infrastructure businesses globally. We are now recruiting for OSP Quality Control Construction Compliance Inspectors to support Pinellas County.
Responsibilities
- Review and evaluate Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) construction projects, including using the plan design against new build, span and drop replacements, risers, aerial installations, bonding and grounding of the strand, proper installation of any fiber-optic cable, splice cases and cabinets, splitters and XWDM, underground installations, and MDU lockbox replacements.
- Perform quality checks on work completed and ongoing projects.
- Answer questions the contractors may have regarding design prints.
- Ensure OSHA standards are followed in the field.
- Ensure MOT is followed during field work.
- Verify footage, path depth, easement adherence, sequential, and proper splicing practices.
- Ensure proper equipment and materials are used during construction.
- Meet with city/county/DOT inspectors in the field.
- Submit QC inspection forms in a timely manner.
- Meet with disgruntled homeowners to answer their questions or correct their complaints.
- Explain the construction process.
- Ensure property restoration is completed to standard.
- Meet with utility locators in the field and other utility representatives to address damages.
- Notify management of damages or incidents.
- Record any discrepancies between field and design prints.
- Ensure system compliance to NCTA, FCC regulations and Tillman FiberCo minimum operating specifications.
- Liaise with other departments as necessary to maintain an in-depth technical knowledge of new technology being deployed.
- Ensure constant compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Perform Pre-Construction Ride out to ensure proposed project can be constructed as designed.
- Perform construction inspections for quality control in accordance with Tillman FiberCo’s Technical Quality Assurance (TQA) standards.
- Maintain accurate records (As Built) as project progresses through the construction phase.
- Verify that property restoral is consistent with Tillmans FiberCo’s standard practice.
- Operate test equipment as needed to verify optical levels are set as designed.
- Document (in still image and/or video) that aerial construction, underground vaults, and cabinets have been built and installed as specified by customer.
- Prepare work orders to resolve any element in the plant that does not meet specifications.
- Communicate with Project Manager or designated Supervisor regarding concerns about construction progress.
- Ability to work weekends or a second shift as the business needs dictate.
- Perform emergency locates as necessary.
- Adhere to industry specific local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable such as Traffic Control.
- Know, understand, and follow company policies.
- Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.
Requirements
- Five (5) years of experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of the outside plant (OSP) that supports telecommunications services.
- Ability to read, write and speak the English language to communicate with employees, customers, and suppliers.
- Knowledge of F.O.A, N.E.C and N.E.S. C. for communications for outside plant and construction practice.
- Ability to read general system layouts from blueprints and system maps.
- Ability to accurately measure distances, using tapes or other measuring devices.
- Ability to take and produce clear and sharp photographic and video documentation of work performed in the field.
- Ability to differentiate between different sizes and colors of wires.
- Ability to operate appropriate computer or test equipment associated with position.
- Ability to work while standing 50-70% of the time.
- Knowledge of National Electric Code and National Electrical Safety Code.
- Ability to successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Collaborative environment, with on-the-job training and mentorship opportunities
- Competitive benefits and wellness package, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
- 401k plan with company match
- Generous PTO and 11 holidays annually
- Paid parental leave.
- Employee Recognition Program
