Sr Fiber Field Operations Technician

NextEra Energy • Hollywood, FL

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About The Position

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation's most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy. Our Smart Grid Department is looking for a Sr Fiber Field Operations Technician to join their team in Hollywood, FL. The selected candidate for this role will monitor and ensure fiber network equipment quality and reliability, assist in 24/7 operations and respond to network outages as needed, deploy new network equipment and maintain existing equipment, test fibers, troubleshoot equipment, and report to the network team with recommendations.

Requirements

• Associate's or Equivalent Experience
• 5+ years of experience
• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree

Responsibilities

• Oversee contractor and telecom electronic equipment installations and turn ups
• Respond to all network outages, impairments, and emergencies in assigned area
• Perform advanced analysis and troubleshooting of issues while assisting the NOC and customers
• Oversee fiber cut restorations leading isolation of cut and directing contractor on needed work to be performed
• Complete all required preventative maintenance inspections to FPL standards
• Work with fiber optic and Ethernet related test equipment including Network Tester, OTDR, Optical Power Meter, Optical Fiber Identifier, Optical Scope, Multimeter and DIA tester
• Perform both hardware and software updates and/or changes to remote site equipment as necessary
• Promote activities for protecting the safety of employees, equipment, and the general public
• Participate in on-call rotation schedule for nights and weekend coverage
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Associate degree