Senior Technician OSP - Cape Town - DLK Group

Description

Senior Technician OSP Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Senior Technician OSP with extensive experience in telecommunications and fibre network planning. This role involves overseeing the planning, construction, and maintenance of fibre optic and telecommunication networks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Network Planning and Site Surveys: Conduct site surveys, plan and prepare drawings for constructing, removing, or rearranging overhead and underground lines, cables, and conduits.
• As-Built Documentation: Verify as-built documents against original plans to ensure accuracy.
• Wayleave and Permitting: Coordinate wayleave and permitting processes to ensure the feasibility of network plans and monitor stock availability and procurement of quotes from service providers.
• Team Leadership: Lead a team in network planning, fibre infrastructure build, and splicing activities.
• Procurement Management: Oversee procurement processes, including material stock monitoring, equipment ordering, and requesting quotes from suppliers.
• Civils Route Planning: Apply different methodologies for civil route planning and ensure the economical utilization of network infrastructure.
• Technical Accuracy: Ensure technical correctness and accuracy of OSP (Outside Plant) and fibre network plans, including verifying their relevance.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure adherence to Health and Safety legislation and other permitting constraints.
• Use of Technology: Utilize tools like GE Smallworld, Google Earth, Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint to manage network planning activities.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• A 3-year tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• At least 8-10 years' telecommunications industry experience, with 5 years in fibre records and network planning.
• Experience in a supervisory role, particularly in infrastructure build, patching, and splicing planning.
• A valid driver's license and physical ability to work.

Skills and Knowledge:

• A strong understanding of OSP and fibre network planning.
• Proficiency in using tools like Google Earth and GE Smallworld for network mapping.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation related to telecommunications infrastructure.
• The ability to lead teams and manage procurement processes.
• Knowledge of the latest developments in the telecommunications industry, particularly related to fibre and OSP planning.

This is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to lead fibre network planning projects, contributing to the expansion and optimization of telecommunications infrastructure.