Install, provision, test, troubleshoot, splice and maintain high-speed fiber optic transmission equipment and telecommunications circuits supporting service delivery. Perform and assist with the maintenance and configuration of all core technologies deployed. Responsible for supporting the reactive and proactive maintenance of Small Cell / DAS Networks. Typical responsibilities are resolution of Reactive Maintenance tickets and the completion of Preventative Maintenance and Network Acceptance tasks.

Essential Job Functions

• Work with Fiber Optic, SONET, Ethernet and SDH related test equipment including OTDR, PMD, Optical Spectrum Analyzer, BER Test Conduct and validate all testing of network equipment to ensure adherence to all Crown Castle Fiber procedures and equipment manufacturer’s specifications.

• Work with the Network Operations Center for final acceptance and testing of all newly installed equipment and rings. Tests to include validation of all provisioning, all alarm monitoring to the NMS (Network Management System), network switch protection, etc.

• Sets, Sniffers.

• Perform site survey of remote locations to ensure quality installation of all racks, equipment power plants, fiber cable, etc. Report any and all defects to the Operations Manager and /or OSP Project Engineer.

• Label and tag all equipment and cabling according to Network Engineering Diagrams.

SCN / DAS Operations (90%)

• Perform advanced analysis and troubleshooting of problems / issues while assisting the NOC/customer.

• Perform both hardware and software updates and/or changes to remote site equipment as necessary.

• Complete and maintain electronic records of work completed on various assignments.

• Interface with customers and carriers in support of service delivery and assurance.

• Work independently for extended periods of time.

• Work closely with the NOC, Sales, Engineering, and customers.

• Respond to all network outages, impairments and emergencies in assigned area.

• Perform elevated “bucket truck” inspections and repairs.

• Complete all annual preventative maintenance inspections to Crown Castle standards.

• Operate and understanding of RF and fiber related test equipment, such as PIM analyzer, Antenna analyzer, RF power meter, Spectrum analyzer, Signal generator, OTDR, Fusion splicer and Fiber Optic power meter.

• Operate PC or similar devices to gain access to Small Cell Network web based tools and complete assigned administrative tasks.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required and assigned.