Telecommunications Foreman

**Telecommunications Foreman / Supervisor**

**Valo Networks** is a leading telecommunications contractor. We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated **Telecommunications Foreman / Supervisor **to lead our outside plant (OSP) field operations fiber splicing and cable placement team in** Alberta**.

**SHIFT INFORMATION**:

- 8-hour working day
- Monday to Friday schedule
- Some overtime required - may move to rotational schedule for some projects

**WHAT YOU WILL DO**:

- Manage the Fiber Splicing / Cable Placement team including providing technical advice and hands-on support during the pre-construction and construction phases of the OSP project.
- Coordinate with our Civil construction and corporate project management team to help deliver projects on time, on budget, and within quality and safety standards.
- Partner with project stakeholders, internal customers, external vendors, and cross-functional teams - including corporate and contract engineering and design team members.
- Ensure that the project assets such as vehicles, test equipment, tools, etc. are in good working condition and are well maintained
- Participate in project meetings and effectively support the overall project effort.
- Anticipate and identify tasks required to support change processing including performing a change impact analysis, assigning tasks to project team members, verbally communicating complex issues, verifying that tasks are completed, and corresponding implementation status
- QA/QC - Inspecting and assure construction work quality and crew safety.
- Managing sub-contractors in pre-construction and construction activities
- Manage and mentor members of the Fiber Splicing / Cable Placement team.

**WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE**:

- 3+ years of supervisory experience in a similar role
- 5+ years of hands-on technical fiber optic experience including some or all of:

- Splicing, testing, and troubleshooting of fiber sites and links
- Cable placement experience (Hand placement, Hydraulic tugging, Jetting)
- Documenting and reporting on completed telecommunication work
- Maintaining project and telecom safety documentation
- Inspecting fiber routes and hub sites as preventative maintenance
- Locating faults and mobilizing resources within mínimal time to counter fault
- Reviewing engineered plans and blueprints
- Setting up and operating specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of fiber optic assemblies and systems
- Constructing new telecom facilities and repairing/rehabbing existing telecom facilities
- Safety conscious and organization skills required
- Capable of working with and directing a large crew
- Proficient in Alberta 1 call program
- Proficient with FTTP, IX, and mainline construction methods and supervision
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and knowledge to independently manage self and others' workload efficiently
- CFOT certificate OR relevant experience
- Must be skilled & proficient with color-coded cable and count identification
- Ability to work in the underground (confined spaces), buried, and aerial environments
- A valid driver's license & clean abstract are required. Class 1 or 3 are an asset
- Eligible to work in Canada
- Travel required valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are necessary
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or on emergency call-outs as required

**Preferred location**:

- Job-based in South and Central Alberta

**WHAT WE OFFER**:

- Equitable Compensation and Benefits
- Living out allowance for local food and accommodations provided
- Travel costs covered

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