OSP Field SME

Startech Networks

$80K — $95K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in OSP engineering and fiber network deployment.
  • Knowledge of aerial and underground survey processes for telecommunications.
  • Proficient in compliance standards (NESC, NEC, OSHA) and permitting requirements.
  • Strong background in project coordination and stakeholder management.
  • Leadership experience in mentoring field teams and driving adherence to quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Manage aerial and underground field surveys for fiber network deployments.
  • Validate and troubleshoot field data while resolving site conflicts.
  • Mentor teams on adherence to quality, safety, and fielding standards.
  • Conduct audits of field packages and implement improvement initiatives.
  • Coordinate effectively with engineering, project management, and construction teams.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant standards and local authority requirements.

Benefits

  • Field travel opportunities in the Midwest region.
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Chance to lead and mentor field teams for skill development.
  • Collaboration with various teams to enhance project outcomes.
  • Work within an organization prioritizing safety and compliance.
Full Job Description
About the Job

OSP Field SME

Location: Midwest region (Ohio, Illinois and Louisiana)

Industry: OSP Engineering / Fiber Network Deployment

Travel: Field travel required

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage aerial and underground OSP field surveys for fiber network deployments.
  • Validate field data, identify constructability issues, and resolve site conflicts.
  • Mentor field teams and drive adherence to fielding standards, quality, and safety requirements.
  • Conduct field package audits and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Coordinate with Engineering, Project Management, Permitting, Vendors, and Construction teams.
  • Ensure compliance with NESC, NEC, OSHA, MUTCD, DOT, utility, and local authority requirements.
  • Knowledge of permitting and utility requirements.
  • Leadership and team development capability.
  • Stakeholder collaboration and issue resolution.
  • Safety and compliance adherence.


Key Skills:

  • OSP fielding, fiber engineering, telecom construction.
  • Aerial & underground fiber surveys.
  • Pole attachments, make-ready, overlash, clearance reviews.
  • Permitting (ROW, DOT, Utility, Railroad).
  • Constructability validation & field conflict resolution.
  • Team leadership and stakeholder management.
  • Knowledge of NESC, NEC, OSHA, MUTCD standards.
  • Tools: IQGeo, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Katapult, Google Earth/KMZ, etc.

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