Job Description

AFL provides industry-leading products and services to a wide variety of industries.   AFLs Services Division has extensive experience in both the design and application in telecommunications, broadband, wireless, electric utility, OEM, enterprise, and private network markets. This group provides site development, engineering, and construction expertise, integrated services, and fiber optic products. In addition, AFLs Services Division manufactures, engineers, and installs fiber optic products and equipment to enable delivery of high-speed voice, video, and data services.

 

Founded in 1984, AFL is proud to offer engineering expertise, exceptional products and reliable service that help our customers improve their critical and electrical infrastructure. AFL has operations in the U.S., Mexico, Europe and Asia. The company is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujikura Ltd. of Japan.

POSITION SUMMARY: Will install: cable pathway systems, firestop systems, various electronic components, various cable that includes but is not limited to: twisted pair cable, coax, power limited tray cable, stranded cable, solid conductor low voltage cable, single mode fiber optical cable & multi mode fiber optical cable. Cable installation includes: placement, termination, testing, labeling & documentation. Will also: perform surveys, assist in designing, trouble shoot & maintain: Telecom Systems, TCP/IP Networks, CCTV Security, Access Control & Wireless solutions. Will have verifiable field experience or certifications in at least two of the following technologies: Telecom Systems, TCP/IP Networks, CCTV Security, Access control & Wireless Solutions. Will also have a working knowledge of the technologies listed above for which they do not have certifications. Will possess leadership skills & will be responsible for ensuring continuity on projects, overseeing all documentation & customer interface activity, & enforcing all company policies & safety requirements.

MAJOR DUTIES: Install & service: key & pbx systems; security & cctv systems; wireless devices; cable pathway systems .
Install, terminate, test, label & document horizontal, backbone & other cables.
Dress & route cable into telecoms closets, modular furniture & other work area outlets.
Build out telecom & equipment rooms.
Firestop various types of cable penetrations.
Test, troubleshoot, & document test results for cabling.
Possess working knowledge of ANSI/TIA/EIA cabling standards & the National Electric Code.
Understands, adheres to, & promotes the Environmental, Health & Safety policies of AFL Telecoms.
Conduct job site surveys .
Possess working knowledge of Telecom Systems, TCP/IP Networks, CCTV Security, Access Control & Wireless solutions.
Interface with customer contacts on projects & work orders.
Interface with the end user & coordinate with other vendors for each project when required by customer.
Provide technical support for customer contacts & Technicians on request.
Attend project planning & progress meetings with or without the customer contacts assigned.
Report any project scope changes, issues, or concerns to the assigned contacts
Provide project budgets through the bid & quote process.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization`s policies & applicable laws.
Train employees, plan, assign & direct their work, appraising performance, address complaints, & resolve problems.
Train employees.
Perform/prepare timely field reporting of asset usage as required.

 




Skills/Requirements

POSITION REQS:
Must have 3 to 5 years of experience in the installation of cabling associated with: Telecom Systems, TCP/IP Networks, CCTV Security, Access control & Wireless Solutions.
Must have 3 to 5 years of experience in the installation, maintenance & programming of the electronics associated with: Telecom Systems, TCP/IP Networks, CCTV Security, Access control & Wireless Solutions.
Must have the ability to install, terminate & test low voltage cables & fiber optical cables.

Must posses:
A valid drivers license
Equipment/Manufacturer specific certifications & or verifiable field experience .
A High School Diploma or equivalent.
Vocational/Technical/Business School strongly preferred.
Customer service skills.
Ability to read Blue Prints
Ability to travel overnight
Strong mechanical aptitude
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AFL & Vendor Specific Software.
Desire to become proficient & increase profitability.
Ability to manage three or more subordinates.
Comprehension of the terminology pertaining to the installation & service of telecom, data, security & wireless systems.
Comprehension of the publications pertaining to standard telecom, data, security & wireless systems practices, engineering &
ederal, State & local safety standards.
Ability to pass applicable state & federal background checks in order to become a registered security installer.

 



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