Telecommunications Technician

Responsibilities

• Assemble, configure and install electronic components supporting Ethernet, DWDM, SONET, IP, and VOIP protocols at Data Center environments and customer premise locations.
• Assemble, configure and install electronic components supporting multiple Video protocols such as, TV1, ASI, MPEG-2, MPEG-3, SDI, HD-SDI.
• Connect AC or DC power to electronic components and verify backup power functionality.
• Install proper grounding of equipment isolating ground cables from power and signal cables.
• Provision and configure electronic devices per Design Layout Record (DLR) using the latest Methods & Procedures.
• Provision, Test and turn up network facility circuits as per current testing procedures and Methods & Procedures
• Provision, Test and turn up customer facing circuits as per current testing procedures and Methods & Procedures
• Install NIDs and circuits at various cell site locations, typically on commercial building roof tops.
• On occasions, be assigned special projects and high-profile orders in order to meet an excellent customer service experience and meets customer's needs.
• Responsible for accurate data entry into various databases within the databases, including all applicable testing results.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime and on-call rotation as required

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in Installation, provisioning and repairing telecommunication equipment.
• Thorough understanding of all phases of network installation, including Ethernet, DWDM, CWDM, Ethernet, SIP, TDM, HFC modem, WAN/LAN and TCP/IP applications.
• Thorough knowledge of multiple Video protocols such as, TV1, ASI, MPEG-2, MPEG-3, SDI, HD-SDI.
• Thorough knowledge of legacy SONET & TDM protocols such as, T1, T3, OC3, OC12, OC48 and OC192 desirable.
• Strong experience and knowledge with advanced test sets (VeEx TX300, TX320, and UX400) (Leader Video Generator LT4400) Optical DATA analyzers, Fiber Optic Light meters. AC and DC power meters.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook email.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, troubleshooting and conflict resolution skills.