Test & Turn Up Technician

KGP Telecommunications•Orlando, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the division’s portfolio, this position provides Engineering, Furnish and Installation services to our customers within the Central Office, Data Center, Mobile Telephone Switching Office and Cell Site environments. The purpose of this position is to support Commissioning, Integration and Maintenance service deployments for KGPCo customers.

Requirements

6+ years working field knowledge of SONET/DWDM based systems.
Experience commissioning and Integrating optical transport equipment such as Cisco 15454, Adtran 6100, Lucent DMX, Ciena 4200 & 6500, or Tellabs 7100 TP76300
Standards Knowledge Review Method of Procedure (MOP) with customer prior to start of project.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong computer skills; MS Office and database experience a plus.
Must be adaptable to changing environments.
Must be willing to travel extensively.

Nice To Haves

Sonet, DWDM and ROADM knowledge required.
Experience with Cisco, Ciena, Fujitsu, Tellabs preferred.
Associate Degree in an appropriate technology desirable.

Responsibilities

Loads software, determines initial network parameters and commissions equipment by testing and validating functionality.
Supports customer activation of new circuits by testing connections to other pieces of equipment and integrating/mapping circuits on the network.
Performs preventive or reactive maintenance of network equipment.
Performs the Long Haul Integration as needed.
Assist Installation in completing related projects C&IS when necessary to meet customer expectations.
Learn new equipment software and interfaces to help expand business opportunities.
Acts as a customer contact.
Interface with customers and local supervisors to clarify project status.