Job Title: Field Manager
Location: Nashville, TN
Description
Candidate MUST have:
- Must be located in the Nashville (NLK) Market and covering the surrounding area
- Must be willing to travel up to 80% of the time
- Would strongly benefit from having previous T-Mobile experience
- Must have Nokia installation and equipment knowledge
- Must Comply with attached travel policy
Summary
Field Manager is responsible for supervising construction of small cell sites by partners. This position is the understanding of Site Construction (site walks, installation, & acceptance), Commissioning and Integration and the ability to troubleshooting hardware/software systems.
Responsibilities may include, but not limited to managing partner installation of 4G and 5G antenna components, radio components, RF Cabling, AC/DC wiring, various telecommunication equipment, fiber optics and overall testing.
Key Tasks
- Supervision of 4G and 5G antenna and associated mounting hardware, RF Fiber, AC/DC power cables with associated panels, terminals and connections installation.
- Support Troubleshooting activities when required – knowledge of RF and Fiber optic cables and connections.
- Manage the installation of radio cabinets, DC power and telecommunication equipment.
- Knowledge of proper use of bucket truck w/ aerial lift.
- Read, understand and interpret engineering work plans.
- Supervise the se a variety of telecommunication and construction equipment to complete installations.
- Understand proper use of hand and power tools.
- Ensure safe working environment – make sure partners follow safety guidelines with power and/or working at heights.
- Ability to follow all state and federal safety regulations (OSHA, local turfing vendor, etc.) while working in an efficient and productive manner.
- Ensures all local build standards and regulations are followed during Site Construction
- Perform Supplier Manager activities – crew capacity, rollout schedules, verify skills, payments (PO), Tools (NDPd, NDPc, RVS), H&S and Quality management.
- Daily interlock with Supplier (meetings, status, etc.)
- Validate Technical Site Surveys, Scoping packages and Bill of Materials deliverables.
- Coordinate Equipment repair and return
- Verification of Site quality throughout the implementation and acceptance processes.
- Acceptance or rejections of site acceptance documentation within tool landscape.
- Validation and approval of change request (scope changes, etc.)
- Installation, commissioning, operations, integration, and maintenance of cabinets.
- Provide comprehensive and accurate reporting of all project activities.
- Ensure all closeout data has been compiled, reviewed, and submitted in a timely manner.
- Installs, maintains, and repairs radio access nodes, core network transmission equipment on operational telecommunications networks.
- Interacts with other technicians and customer’s technical staff.
- Microwave installation, commissioning, and alignment.
- Understands and implements RAN, RF and Transmission designs.
- Basic knowledge of Antennae & RF configuration at cell sites.
- Grounding and various types of electrical voltages and safe connection methods.
- Interprets various documents (e.g. blueprints, diagrams, manufacturer specifications, etc.) to ensure proper installation of equipment
- Knowledge of fiber tags, wax string, CX, RBS, WCDMA.
- Health &Safety standards implemented and followed.
- Capacity to follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
- A willingness to travel and/or work outdoors in all weather conditions when required.
The above are the key responsibilities for this position but does not restrict additional tasks from being assigned.
Other Requirements
- Valid Driver’s License
- Two or more years of experience in a network rollout discipline
- Two or more years of experience in wireless industry
- First Aid Training/CPR preferred.
- OSHA 10 or 30 Certification preferred.
- IC&I & Troubleshooting experience in UMTS, LTE, WCDMA, CDMA, & GSM. Certifications a plus!
- Electrical training with some telecommunications experience.
- Moderate to Expert knowledge utilizing Microsoft Tools Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Decision making and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of microwave and fiber transmission concepts.
- Flexibility in working hours and travel. Ability to travel overnight.
- A demonstrated understanding of multiple client network topologies and associated Radio access network (RAN) and Optical / Microwave Transmission infrastructure.
- Experience integrating and troubleshoot cabinets and rack mounted equipment.
