Senior Technician - Structured Cabling

Encore Electric, Inc. • Cheyenne, WY

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Technician works on customer sites in a variety of environments including new construction, remodels, and operating facilities. A Senior Technician is also responsible for complying with Encore standards for Safety, Culture and Customer Service.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: Constructability and the construction process
• Knowledge of: MS Office Software and other misc. computer programs
• Knowledge of: Blueprint drawings and how it applies to the project.
• Knowledge of: Reading blueprint drawings
• Knowledge of: Wiring diagrams
• Knowledge of: Schematics
• Knowledge of: Low voltage systems
• Knowledge of: Basic network principles
• Knowledge of: Basic technology principles and standards
• Skill in: Effective Listening
• Skill in: Speaking intelligently
• Skill in: Acting as a self-starter
• Skill in: Spatial orientation
• Skill in: Visualizing the constructability of an estimate
• Skill in: Identifying scope gaps in construction documents
• Skill in: Positive Customer Interactions
• Skill in: Estimating the necessary resources needed to complete required tasks.
• Skill in: Adapting to new and changing requirements, environments, and/or information
• Skill in: Assist and manage people and processes.
• Skill in: Using construction software
• Skill in: Effective written and oral communication sufficient to be able to elicit and communicate information and achieve understanding.
• Skill in: Assist and manage people and processes.
• Skill in: Using communication software
• Skill in: Operating a computer
• Skill in: Organizing work to accomplish tasks
• Skill in: Reading and writing
• Skill in: Prioritizing and reprioritizing to meet job needs
• Skill in: Identifying and managing risk
• Skill in: Problem solving
• Skill in: Tracking numbers and bits of data relevant to the work assignment
• Ability to: Retain and access critical information from memory.
• Ability to: Conceptually estimate and provide input on demand at design meetings.
• Ability to: Conceptualize and visualize the project for constructability means and methods.
• Ability to: Think on your feet.
• Ability to: Understand when to speak and when not to speak.
• Ability to: Be personally detached from ideas (no ego)
• Ability to: See things from multiple perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Works with a commitment to safety
• Upholds the core values of Encore Electric
• Acts as a professional and uses basic work ethics.
• Comes to work on time every day with appropriate attire and tools.
• Keeps work area clean.
• Installs quality work in a neat and workmanship like manner.
• Treats tools with respect
• Works and climbs on ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms.
• Identifies technology parts and components.
• Performs strenuous physical work i.e., digging, kneeling, shoveling, lifting, pulling, pushing, climbing.
• Keeps up with changing technology.
• Wears tools at all required times
• Works in all weather conditions
• Must be capable of conducting and or participating in morning huddles, safety talks, trade walks, meetings, etc.
• Ability to communicate and work alongside design teams and engineers for successful execution of projects
• Work independently or as part of a team, able and willing to take direction and execute those directives effectively and efficiently
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of construction administration processes
• Must thoroughly understand the project schedule, scope of work, bill of materials, jobsite budget, project specifications, and specific jobsite requirements
• Performs regular QA/QC checks to ensure product meets specifications and standards.
• Communicate with Owner, General Contractor, Supervisor and other trades frequently regarding the progress and coordination of the project to ensure the most efficient and satisfactory installation possible
• Communicate with the Project Manager any changes or impacts to the project immediately
• Along with the Project Manager, develop proactive and trusted relationships with Owner, Client, General Contractor, and other trade partners in relation to installation and installation schedule
• Lead all onsite installation, testing and commissioning
• Frequently analyze project requirements as needed, may include manpower, materials, safety, equipment, and special project needs
• Responsible for protection and preservation of all stored equipment/tools/material
• Participate in required jobsite Safety Meeting and Huddles
• Understand and follow safety guidelines, if working with others, ensure they are also working in a safe manner
• Assist Manager of Safety and Health in performing job hazard analysis
• Ensure project closeouts are performed effectively and on time
• Participates in training and mentoring of junior staff
• Demonstrate consistency in jobsite requirements, leading by example Start and Stop Times Break Times PPE Requirements Other jobsite requirements or rules
• Ability to complete specific training, licensing and certifications as needed/directed
• Competence to complete job on or before deadline as well as under bid/budget
• Read and interpret detailed specifications and drawings, blueprints, schematics, and method of procedures (MOPs)
• Demonstrated knowledge of closet build outs
• Installing various cable types including low voltage power, fiber, twisted pair, audio, video and DAS and security. Inside and Outside plant
• Use a variety of connector types and terminate to industry standards
• Terminate indoor and outdoor fiber using the appropriate methods and following industry standards
• Testing copper and fiber using industry approved testers. Knowledge of setting up testing units and downloading results as required
• Installation of various types of pathways related to running horizontal and backbone cables
• Strong knowledge of troubleshooting cable plant and associated equipment
• Complete detailed documents of work performed and provide daily status updates

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• disability, and life insurance
• employee-matched 401(k)
• paid time off (PTO)
• an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice
• a generous employee referral program
• access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore’s in house training program
• cell phone allowances
• the short-term incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees