Telecom (Outside Plant (OSP) Technician

DOE Savannah River Site (SRS) processes and stores nuclear materials in support of national defense and U.S. nuclear nonproliferation efforts. The site also develops and deploys technologies to improve the environment and treat solid and liquid nuclear and hazardous wastes left from the Cold War. While current missions remain the highest priority, SRS leadership places great importance on developing broader missions for SRS that use its unique capabilities to address critical national missions. The Operation and Maintenance operator is Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS), as a Subcontractor to SRNS, Amentum provides telecommunications system operation and maintenance services as well as site operator services at SRS. This position supports Amentum operation and maintenance program managing the voice and data services at the Savannah River site.

Responsibilities:

• Install, splice, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair copper and fiber cables (multimode/single mode) and terminals in aerial, buried, underground, and buildings at SRS in support of the Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC (SRNS) O&M Telecommunication's contract. Responsibilities include:
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair, test, splice and material management of copper and fiber cables and terminals.
• Locate underground cable for interference.
• Install fiber-optic splice cabinets and enclosures.
• Execution of all Outside Plant (OSP) activities for Work Orders (WO) & trouble tickets.
• Assist cable placement engineers in field verification of cables and cable routes, conduit, and telecommunication manholes as they relate to specific requirements.
• Maintain splicing and testing equipment.
• Perform test using Optical Time Domain Reflector (OTDR) and power meters
• Update TMS with new cable information when new facilities are added.
• Maintain drawing on existing facility wiring.
• Operate forklift to maintain cable yard.

#JAVELIN

• Outside Plant Fiber and Copper knowledge
• Cat 5e and Cat 6a cabling knowledge for installation, termination, and repair.
• Single mode and Multimode Fiber installation and termination knowledge
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have a current driver's license
• Must pass an alcohol and substance abuse test
• Must be able to pass to obtain DOE Clearance
• Must be able to work flexible hours

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, up to 50 lbs.
• Stand on your feet for extended periods of time.
• Work in manholes and outdoor

Preferred:

• DOE Clearance