Telecommunications Specialist

Job DetailsJob Title: Field Staff Integration CoordinatorLocations: Albany, NY to Buffalo NY (Travelling role )Duration: (06+ months with the possibility of extension)Job ID: 1345725RoleWe are seeking a candidate experienced in performing site visits to telecom facilities, with a strong understanding of fiber optics and telecom equipment such as transport equipment, multiplexors, and radios.The role involves tracing fibers and cables, identifying and documenting telecom assets, including fiber patch panels, splice trays, and associated hardware.The candidate must be proficient in ground-level visual inspections and skilled in entering this information into asset management systems. The position requires detailed documentation and data collection, with close coordination and is directly client facing.DescriptionThe Staff Integration Coordinator will work on project teams install rack or wall mount electronic equipment, make ready cabling, field engineering support, commissioning, and start-up solutions for project deliverables for client Networks, Integration & Automation (NIA) projects throughout the nation.Perform intermediate pre-engineering site visits per defined checklists.Perform testing of cables, pinouts, fiber, feedline, automation points, etc. using applicable tools to include test fiber optic cables, toggle and test automation points at cutouts, test terminals, trace cables; ringtone if cable without tone, butt set for cable with tone, conduct loopback tests to remote ends, test radio feedline for coax and waveguide on device-based, electronic and application tests.Perform physical changes based on design specifications: inside building fiber, copper cabling via existing raceway, install rack- or wall-mount devices, jumper fiber, copper cables to devices / FDPs / patch panels, install/remove device SFPs, punch down low-voltage cables (66/110 blocks, RJ11 for phones, wire-wrap), etc.Responsible for troubleshooting on device- based, electronic and application tests making changes as needed to meet client specifications.Commission site and client application verification according to industry accepted commissioning standards.Review and update intermediate level as-built documentation for publication to client.Assess physical installation readiness for commissioning based on design specifications.Power on devices using standard panel breaker and rack fuses.Conduct visual confirmation of successful device turn-up.Connect to devices and load base configurations per industry standards.Establish and maintain relationships with client field staff on scope, progress, and return of removed devices.Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.Performs other duties as assignedComplies with all policies and standardsRequirements:Associate Degree in information technology/systems, electrical/electronics, field/construction engineering or related degree and 10 years' experience in mission-critical environments (military, utility, industrial, transportation, etc.) or related field Required or12 years applicable experience may be substituted for degree requirement RequiredStrong understanding of electrical and communications systems and industry standards.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong troubleshooting skills.Ability to apply intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad assignments and devise new approaches to problems encountered.Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.Must be able to meet the company's driving requirements