Fiber Networks Specialist III

Genesis
10 is seeking a Fiber Networks Specialist III for a remote long-term contract position with a leading client in Akron, OH. Remote location cannot be in the states of California, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, New York, Oregon or Washington at this time.

Compensation: $ per hour, W2.

Description: As a Fiber Networks Specialist, you will work with management, engineering, and field personnel within IT and other departments and will work closely with a wide range of fiber contractors and subcontractors on a daily basis for the installation of new fibers, planned and unplanned maintenance events, and more.

• Support and manage the Fiber Optic Network and projects.
• Follow established IT Operations and network processes.
• Champion safe work practices for employees and contractors in accordance with Corporate, OSHA and other industry practices.
• Work closely with other departments, contractors, and subcontractors to develop project requirements, costs and schedule.
• Develop business cases for new projects.
• Field site visits in support of projects, maintenance, or relocations (as necessary).
• Design fiber solutions that are scalable, reliable, and cost effective.
• Ensure client and contractor documentation is complete and up to date.
• Coordinate fiber optic events within the Change Management process.

• Will have worked within one of the following:
  • Electric distribution or transmission industry.
  • Fiber engineering or design contractor.
  • Fiber installation or maintenance company.
  • Cable service provider.
• General management of fiber networks.
• Knowledge of building fiber in the underground, in the distribution power space, and in the static position on transmission lines.
• Knowledge of ADSS and OPGW fiber cable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with drawing and document storage tools (AutoCAD, Visio, File Net, etc.)
• Knowledge of mapping programs used for documentation of fiber optic cable routes.
• Proven skills in utilizing construction drawings and documents.
• Demonstrated project management and/or coordination of various sized projects.
• Familiarity with optical network transport technologies.
• Experience with managing right of way and permit issues.
• General knowledge of OSHA, NESC, and other standards required for installation of fiber in the power space.
• Understanding of underground locating requirements and services.
• Demonstrate a questioning attitude to learn, produce results, and develop relationships.
• Knowledge of basic research techniques.
• Desire to learn grow, work across First Energy, and deliver results.
• Display analytical abilities, including problem solving and decision making.
• Deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines.
• Basic communication skills: ability to work in a team environment.
• Time management skills.
• Demonstrate a questioning attitude to learn, produce results, and strengthen existing relationships.
• Excellent analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• In-depth understanding of applicable products and/or services and of customer needs and expectations.
• Use best practices and techniques for addressing customer concerns.
• Exercise independent judgment on basic projects and assignments.
• Minimum of four (4) to seven (7) years of direct outside fiber experience.

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis
10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis
10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid‑market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis
10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm‑placement opportunity, our recruiter can discuss the unique benefits offered for that particular client.

• Access to hundreds of clients, most of whom have been working with Genesis
  10 for 5-20 years.
• The opportunity to have a career‑home in Genesis
  10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with…