Osp Qc Compliance Engineer - Cox

OSP Compliance Technician
Location: Springdale, AR
Salary: $21.27 - $31.91/hr
Company Information
In the exploding business of modern telecommunications, SRI is at the forefront of this expansion by helping companies build, integrate & staff their cutting-edge networks. SRI is proud to only work with the largest service providers in the country which gives us endless opportunities for business and personal growth!
Description Of Role
SRI Telecom is seeking an OSP Construction Quality Control Compliance Engineer with relevant OSP inspection experience to contribute to all areas of expertise with various cross functional project teams. They will identify, audit, issue violations and then review resolved issues for compliance. This position will be facing OSP contractors and Cox communications compliance groups. If you have a great, outgoing personality with exceptional OSP compliance experience and attention to detail, please apply for this job!
Tasks

• Inspect, Evaluate and Analyze Aerial and Underground facilities for compliance with applicable internal and external safety and regulatory standards.
• Make field meets with other utilities as well as private homeowners and developers on an as needed basis.
• Monitor and maintain inspection schedules
• May review make ready work with contractors
• May participate in ordering materials for various vendors and/or forecasting material needs
• May issue work to construction contractors
• May issue work to Locate vendors
• Must be able to engineer new and existing stranded aerial plant with applicable make ready required to meet local utility aerial construction codes.
• Review and correct any information on the Joint Pole Authorization that does not match actual field conditions.
• Inspects Outside Plant based on applicable schedules
• May assist in Locating and QC (quality control) of Cox facilities
• Complete Pole Aerial Survey Forms and provide field drawing of measured streets and ROW objects.
• Communicate with residents, city, and customer in the field under all conditions.
• Tracking and reporting on aerial inspection, restoration, and completion
• Inspects and QC's Contractor work
• Must be able to use I-pad (or similar) for Field inspection/Survey work and possess basic computer skills
• Contribute to the entry and maintenance of an asset compliance management database system.
• Completes as-built mapping
• Provide quality assurance of the locate vendors performance on compliance as directed.
• Enters information into the database
• May coordinate the Cox Service Drop conversions - getting off jump poles (if so desired) or other poles where clearances cannot be met to remove a violation
• Work with other teams, utilities, municipalities, and others to ensure compliance.
• Must be able to use measurement tools, safely access poles on uneven terrain and be able to work outside for long periods.
• Provide occasional repair guidance and suggestions to OSP vendors and in house maintenance teams.
• Communicate with jurisdictional employees to understand any changes in make ready/permitting Must be able to Identify Power and Communication Facilities and ownership on utility poles.

Skills & Responsibilities

• Understands applicable Cox, State, NESC standards and regulations
• Ensure that the Cox network is built in a safe manner throughout the system.
• Excellent customer service, organization, time management, written and communication skills
• Process large amounts of data requests and communicate effectively back to the team.
• Experience with aerial make ready local utility overhead aerial construction codes (GO128/95 in CA) is required
• Reduce costs and increase safety when working on correcting infractions.
• Understands high-risk geographic regions and driving factors
• Exposure to CATV design and installation processes is preferred
• Develop excellent relationships with utility companies
• Understand and Apply Cox Communications Construction Standards.
• Address quality/safety issues/complaints from utility companies and work with internal team to address
• Understand asset, owner, local, state and federal OSP standards.
• Must be able to operate a vehicle safely. Company vehicle not provided.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday 8 am - 5 pm

Benefits
SRI offers W-2 employment with access to a comprehensive benefits package such as Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401k, HSA and others!
Salary
This position pays an average of $26.59/hr. depending on experience.
Location: 72762
4901 S 48th Street, Springdale, AR 72762
CX25
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