LV Structured Cabling Lead Technician

Primary Role

Responsible for overall completion of each project assigned to you. You must be able to complete assigned projects in accordance with NNSI safety, quality and productivity standards. You must be able to document and or verbally communicate well with subordinates, peers and supervisors. You will also be mentoring and coaching level one and two cable installers to enhance their skill set as well as assigning daily work tasks.

• Must be proficient in both Copper and fiber optic identification, placement, termination, splicing, testing and troubleshooting with test equipment.
• Must have basic computer skills including the use of MS Word, Excel, Project and Acrobat.
• Must be able to manage customer expectations through communications and negotiations using verbal and written communication.
• Must be knowledgeable in recognizing issues regarding codes and standards (e.g., plenum vs PVC; ISP/OSP terminal locations, lightning protection, etc.).
• Must be able to perform a site walk through for a project (± $50k), compose a concise scope of work, list of assumptions, material list and estimate for the project.
• Must be able to review a scope of work (± $50k), list of assumptions and gross labor hour / dollar figure; then create a complete project plan (daily and weekly individual and crew goals, tool requirements, safety plan, etc.).
• Must be able to track individual / crew performance daily / weekly and compare it to schedule and budget then make personnel and schedule decisions accordingly.
• Must be fully competent in Level 2 and Level 1 roles and responsibilities.
• Must read and interpret blueprints to enable pathway layout, rack and ladder rack structure layout, identify fire rated walls, layout backboards, etc.
• Must have Wyoming Low Voltage License.
• Must have thorough knowledge of pathway construction as it relates to “J-Hooks”, ladder rack, flex tray, anchor selection, ceiling and beam types, sleeve installation and firestop installation at minimum.
• Must set up copper test equipment and troubleshoot utilizing the equipment.
• Must dress and terminate copper cables into and on 110 blocks and patch panels, BIX blocks, Krone/ADC blocks and patch panels (2.5 man hours per 48 port patch panel at minimum).
• Must lead small crews on specific tasks/projects (e.g., pathway construction, cable placement, field termination, etc.) and achieve safety / production / quality goals as bid for the project.
• Must be willing and able to train installers in the skills necessary for their advancement.
• Must be willing and able to take field direction from Lead Technicians/Project managers, as well as retain and build on the knowledge provided.
• Tool requirements are greater, including a vehicle capable of transporting materials and ladders (up to 8’) between jobsites.

• Must have a valid TX driver’s license.
• Basic tool requirements.
• Must demonstrate a willingness and ability to follow NNSI field safety rules.
• Must be able to correctly terminate 12‑CAT6 jacks per hour (minimum).
• Must be willing and able to take field direction from Technicians/Lead Technicians/Project managers as well as retain and build on the knowledge provided.
• Must be able to lift 80 lbs.

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