Splicing Manager

job description

job description

this position may be filled as a remote role in any of our active project markets, but does require extensive travel across the country to support active projects.

this is a working manager role, requiring the individual to regularly perform splicing duties as well as manage teams of splicers.

who we are

epc was conceived and operates to provide anyone who desires to provide for their families through the work they do, an opportunity to do so. Everything we do revolves around the vision of a company that provides safe, quality work, driving customer demand that ultimately results in the creation of new job opportunities in the markets we serve. We focus heavily on our core values and expect all our employees to operate with those core values in mind.

These core values are live safe, customer first, do the right thing, be at team player, and be productive.

what we’re looking for

this position will be a working manager, meaning they’ll have split responsibilities of orchestrating the day-to-day activities of the field splice & test crews both inhouse and contracted resources as well as performing splicing functions and testing. This individual will be responsible for leading a team of fiber splicers (in-house and/or subcontractors) in completing all aspects of fiber splicing, including performing fiber splicing activities as a working manager.

what you get to do

• utilize proper techniques to splice fiber, and to assign to members of the team.
• troubleshooting of fiber utilizing an otdr and other appropriate equipment.
• responsible for maintaining acceptable performance standards and metrics of crews working on multiple projects.
• be able to lead large cuts and throws for customers
• testing- understands both otdr and light meter testing, able to put together test results as requested by customer
• splicing- understands proper means and methods of setups for osp and isp installations
• material- understand splicing needs and be able to stock material for splicers
• maintain contract schedule. Night work as needed.
• responsible for all administrative functions necessary to document work including but not limited to ordering and tracking of supplies, billing, hours, safety documents, etc.
• ensure safety practices and procedures are followed at all times.
• perform other related work as assigned using available resources to achieve established goals.
• possess the ability to communicate with projects managers, peers, and customers to schedule work and communicate deliver dates to the team.
• develop splice packages, fiber layer records, and review/approve test results and as-built packages upon completion in the field.
• possess the ability to communicate with projects managers, peers, and customers to schedule work and communicate deliver dates to the team.
• track new and ongoing projects by maintaining numerous project trackers.
• attend utility, municipal and customer meetings to review and obtain permissions for newly proposed customer projects. Some of these meetings occur after hours and on weekends.
• operate a bucket truck and able to work aloft to access splice cases and lashing fiber cable. Install a lashing machine on the strand and lash small sections of fiber to secure to the supporting strand.
• shall possess knowledge of fiber optic filters and cdwm filter splicing and testing.
• the technician must also be able to operate an exfo otdr and work with cns or contracted resources to complete fiber testing for circuits on an as needed basis.
• individual must be willing to learn and attend continuing ed classes for otdr and fiber splicing.
• supervisor must be able to operate a fusion splice machine (single and mass) for fiber optic cables. This work requires a steady hand and the ability to sit in a single location for extended periods of time.
• supervisor must be able to work on ladders both 28-foot extension and step up to 8-foot-high step ladders.
• supervisor will also need to cover on-call shifts to support the cns fiber network. This at times may require working in adverse conditions and on holidays.

what will help you stand out

• must have a minimum of 5 years of verifiable field experience in splicing fiber optics…