Test & Turn Up Technician

Circet USA is an industry leading provider of Network Services solutions in North America. Our experienced workforce of over 2,000 professionals is skilled at planning, consulting, engineering, construction, program management and combined engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) solutions to meet our customer's rapidly changing infrastructure needs. We offer the most comprehensive solutions in the industry across ISP, OSP, Wireline, and Wireless.

Our customers include telecom service providers, MSO's, cloud service providers, and utilities. With nearly 50 years of experience, we have the ability to customize solutions to meet our customer's unique needs.

SUMMARY

As part of the division's portfolio, this position provides Engineering, Furnish and Installation services to our customers within the Central Office, Data Center, Mobile Telephone Switching Office and Cell Site environments. The purpose of this position is to support Commissioning, Integration and Maintenance service deployments for KGPCo customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following; other duties may be assigned:

Loads software, determines initial network parameters and commissions equipment by testing and validating functionality.
• Supports customer activation of new circuits by testing connections to other pieces of equipment and integrating/mapping circuits on the network.
• Performs preventive or reactive maintenance of network equipment.
• Uses test equipment such as: STT, MTT, JDSU and Fiber Optic Power meters to perform circuit testing such as, DS-1 / 3's; OC-3 to 192; GIG-E; Fast Ethernet.
• Performs the Long Haul Integration as needed.
• Sonet, DWDM and ROADM knowledge required. Experience with Cisco, Ciena, Fujitsu, Tellabs preferred.
• Assist Installation in completing related projects C&IS when necessary to meet customer expectations.
• Learn new equipment software and interfaces to help expand business opportunities.
• Acts as a customer contact. Interface with customers and local supervisors to clarify project status

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 6 years working field knowledge of SONET/DWDM based systems.
• Experience commissioning and Integrating optical transport equipment such as Cisco 15454, Adtran 6100, Lucent DMX, Ciena 4200 & 6500, or Tellabs 7100
• TP76300 Standards Knowledge
• Review Method of Procedure (MOP) with customer prior to start of project.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills; MS Office and database experience a plus.
• Must be adaptable to changing environments.
• Must be willing to travel extensively

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Associate Degree in an appropriate technology desirable

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

KGPCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity