Sr. Cable Technician, IMTAS, Washington, DC
IMTAS -
Washington, DC,
US
Sr. Cable Technician
Date Posted: 2024-05-18
Job description
The On-site Cabling Team Lead is responsible for directing and leading a crew, as well as participating in the installation of premise network cabling systems at stateside and overseas FBI offices.Detailed responsibilities of this position are:* Perform the installation, labeling and testing of premise cabling, connections, patch cords, patch panels, equipment enclosures/cabinets, cable tray, PDS conduit, and associated hardware.* Update cable run sheets and other documentation as required.* Serve as the subject matter expert in reading and interpreting system installation drawings and design packages.* Promote a safe work environment and implement safe work practices.* Provide guidance and perform quality assurance checks for subordinate cabling personnel in the installation, of LC, MTRJ, SC and RJ45 connector termination, and testing of fiber-optic and copper cabling systems, as well as various types of cable tray, PDS, and Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) conduit up to 4 inches. able to fusion splice fiber optic cable.?Required Qualifications and Experience:* Be highly proficient in the installation and testing of premise cabling, connections, patch cords, patch panels, equipment enclosures/cabinets, cable tray, PDS conduit, and associated hardware.* Must be proficient in the techniques for fusion splicing, termination and outside plant installation.* Understand how to interpret work orders and prints to determine what is required per project.* Be proficient in the use of splicing technology such as OTDRs, VFL, OLTS.* Be proficient in the proper handling and installation of LC, MTRJ, SC, RJ45 connector terminations, and testing of fiber-optic and copper cabling systems.* Be proficient in the installation of various types of cable tray, PDS, and Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) conduit up to 4 inches.* Be capable of leading and instructing a team of cabling technicians, and properly documenting any red-line changes to drawing packages.* Be an effective communicator in coordinating installation work with subordinates and with office personnel.* A minimum of seven (7) years? experience in the installation of copper and fiber-optic cable plants is required.* Must possess a valid Driver?s License* Preferred but not required: Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) Technician, , BICSI Installer 2, Copper (INSTC) and BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber (INSTF) certification are highly desirable.?Must have the following required Certifications:* Permit-Required Confined Spaces Certification* Forklift Certification* Aerial and Scissor Lifts* Must be confined space certified for outside plant installations* BICSI Installer 1 (INST1) Certification or equivalent?