Telecommunications Equipment Installer III

KGP Telecommunications•Chesapeake, VA

About The Position

The Telecommunications Equipment Installer III (Lead) installs and maintains telecommunications equipment for a variety of carriers, including fiber, transport equipment, and critical infrastructure within central offices. The role provides high-quality service in customer technical spaces, including data centers, mobile telephone switch centers, central office wire centers, and designated enterprise spaces. The lead may oversee less experienced installers and is responsible for successful installation project completion. The position involves installing and modifying equipment and supporting infrastructure; routing and terminating power, fiber optic, and copper cabling; configuring power distribution units; testing and documenting equipment and system performance; carrying out test-and-turn-up and integration activities; troubleshooting technical issues; and validating work quality. The installer reads technical drawings and procedures, completes project paperwork and status reports, and communicates with customers, local supervisors, and internal teams. The position requires adherence to applicable occupational safety regulations, industry standards, and Circet USA's Injury and Illness Prevention Program, including participation in job-site safety and hazard analysis. Travel is required. Applicants must have a valid driver's license, an acceptable driving record, proof of insurance, reliable transportation, and the ability to transport minor job-related tools and equipment. The work environment is usually moderately noisy, and the position has regular physical demands including standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, and lifting.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least three years of experience or equivalent technical skills in central office equipment or data center installation.
Clear understanding of AT&T, Telcordia, and/or Verizon quality standards.
Knowledge and experience with telecommunications equipment, including equipment from Dell, HP, Arista, Ciena, Fujitsu, Cisco, Calix, Adtran, Nortel, and Nokia.
Background in fiber optic cable and AC/DC power installation and testing practices.
Proficiency with Microsoft programs and iOS and/or Android applications.
Ability to read and understand technical drawings and documentation.
Mechanical aptitude, including ability to use basic power tools.
Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
Problem-solving ability, including defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure and apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagram-based instructions.
Personal power and leadership, self-awareness, enthusiasm and determination, industry awareness, exceptional organizational skills, and commitment to Circet USA values.
Willingness to travel.
Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and proof of insurance.
Reliable transportation and ability to transport minor job-related tools and equipment to work locations.
Ability to meet the position's physical demands, including regularly lifting 5–50 pounds and occasionally lifting more than 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Technical or college degree.
BICSI certification.

Responsibilities

Install, remove, or modify telecommunications equipment and supporting infrastructure, including cable racks, trays, wire basket systems, cabinets, frames, servers, switches, routers, and other network equipment.
Cut, file, drill, and modify infrastructure components using tools such as bandsaws, hammer drills, jigsaws, and ratchets or sockets.
Make connections and terminations to BDFBs and fuse panels.
Identify, label, measure, terminate, and route power cables to servers, switches, and other equipment while following electrical safety standards.
Identify, label, measure, terminate, and route fiber optic and copper cables while maintaining cable management and minimizing signal loss.
Install power distribution units and ensure redundancy and appropriate load balancing.
Test and document hardware and software performance, efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing systems.
Conduct fiber light meter, CAT5/6, and volt-ohm meter testing to verify signal levels, continuity, and termination points.
Perform test-and-turn-up and other integration activities.
Resolve equipment and technical issues as they arise.
Read and interpret specifications, drawings, blueprints, schematics, and methods of procedure.
Perform quality validation on in-process and completed work.
Complete operational paperwork, including expense reports, timesheets, job documentation, and requested daily job status reports.
Oversee less experienced installers as needed and assume responsibility for successful installation project completion.
Serve as a customer contact and communicate project status with customers and local supervisors.
Coordinate with Installation, Engineering, and Project Management teams.
Follow and promote applicable safety regulations, industry consensus standards, and Circet USA safety programs; participate in job-site safety and hazard analysis.
Travel to work locations and transport minor job-related tools and equipment.
Perform other duties as requested.