HAWAIIAN TELCOM Hiring for Network OSP Engineer Job at Honolulu, HI Full Time

Aloha! Welcome to Hawaiian Telcom’s listing of current job openings. Hawaiian Telcom, the premier telecommunications company headquartered in Honolulu, offers Hawaii’s consumers and businesses a spectrum of telecommunication solutions, taking full advantage of proven and emerging technologies. We are focused on building and maintaining a diverse team of employees who are committed to delivering an outstanding customer experience.
We call the communities we serve home and giving back to these communities is an important part of our culture.
Hawaiian Telcom offers an amazing Mālama Hours Program, Employee Resource Groups, and organized corporate community service events that further strengthen our community relationships.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran, military status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Due to U.S. Government requirements applicable to foreign-owned telecommunications providers, non-US citizens will be required to submit to an extensive government agency background check which will necessitate disclosure of sensitive Personally Identifiable Information.
Job Purpose:
The Network Engineering group – Outside Plant (OSP) manages the planning, design, and construction of the access network of Hawaiian Telcom. This group designs and details the integration of wireline, copper cable, fiber optics, high-speed internet, video, etc. into Hawaiian Telcom’s network to provide voice, data, and video service.
Essential Functions:

• Plan, field, design and issue OSP work orders on a timely basis to meet customer, service or required objectives. (50%)
• Support the field with respect to questions on issued work orders and in support of trouble. (10%)
• Meet with customers and prepare customer initiated quotes (5%)
• Meet with and provide OSP design feedback to developers and electrical consultants (5%)
• Process and respond to Joint Pole applications (20%)
• Other tasks as related to providing service to customers, resolving trouble or supporting network requirements. (10%)

Education:
Four years of College resulting in a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Relevant Work Experience:
3 to 5 years in related field
Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Work experience and understanding of:

• OSP design practices and construction techniques
• Conduit systems, duct systems, road improvements, and environmental issues
• Planning and budget allocation processes
• Standard accounting practices
• Appropriate applications for various transmission media i.e. copper & fiber cable
• Demonstrated experience using FCC / PUC Tariffs; NEC/NESC Codes; OSP products and their applications

Supervisory Responsibility:
This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities
Work Environment:

• Daytime tour of duty
• Occasional scheduled night and weekend work
• Subject to after hours and callout
• Work may be performed in an enclosed area lacking windows
• Able to operate analytical test equipment such as data analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.
• May require late hours and weekends to complete assignments and projects
• Indoor work – exposed to indoor conditions, dust, noise, dirt, heat, various lighting conditions, etc.
• Outdoor work may be subject to adverse weather conditions, dirt, dust, noise, fumes, rough terrain, traffic, heat, working in confined spaces, manholes, poles, aerial lifts and platforms, etc.
• Exposed to high voltage electrical power lines, explosive and/or flammable liquids and gases, oxygen deficiency, carbon monoxide, lead toxicity and asbestos materials.

Miscellaneous:
Mental Requirements

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, functions and tasks
• Requires leveraging leadership and a variety of technical skills to work across internal groups as well as with vendors and industry partners to support service offerings and infrastructure capabilities
• Requires alignment with the Company’s F.A.S.T. Values: F*ierce Resolve – be Focused, Determined, Overcome the toughest challenges Aloha Spirit – Heartfelt, Kind, Serve with warmth and humility Superior Service – Exceptional, Extraordinary, Strive to provide the very best T*rustworthy – Honest, Reliable, Make promises a reality Requires alertness and attention to detail

Physical Requirements

• Work may be performed at various locations under varying conditions
• Requires standing, sitting, lifting/carrying supplies and training materials up to 40 lbs, and reading paper documentation and electronic communications so typing and writing is a required
• May require traveling to various locations and company branches and departments throughout the State of Hawaii in a timely manner so must possess a valid Hawaii State Driver’s License
• May require identifying and distinguishing colors
• Able to operate analytical test equipment such as data analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Ability to lift, carry, set-up, climb and take down ladders
• May require lifting and carrying standard extension ladders, tools, and manhole and pullbox covers
• May require climbing poles and ladders
• May require working in confined and dark areas for long periods of time
• May require identifying and distinguish audible tones/levels and colors
• May require push/pull heavy objects such as aerial platforms, racking and forming cables
• Required to meet multiple priorities and project due dates
• May require late hours and weekends to complete assignments and projects

Job Type: Full-time