Telecom Technician/Senior – West Broad St & Charles City Rd -Richmond VA

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity. 

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

This position does not offer relocation assistance. 

Job Summary

Dominion Energy is looking to fill Telecom Technician positions to join our Fiber Engineering and Operations Team. This position will be responsible for splicing, testing, and maintaining fiber optic cables on the Dominion Energy Network in VA. The position will work independently and as part of a team to ensure our fiber optic network is reliable, efficient, and meets enterprise needs.

The position requires knowledge and skills in fiber optic cable preparation, splicing and testing. This fully competent role is responsible for moderately complex to complex tasks. 

Primary job duties include, but not limited to:

• Working in and around fiber and radio huts, generation plants, substations, data centers, crew quarters and right of ways.
• Terminating and testing OPGW and ADSS fiber optic cables
• Performing cable preps and field splices
• Troubleshooting and repairing fiber strands and cable cuts
• Documenting fiber strand usage and updating cable records in Circuit Vision
• Reviewing and analyzing optical system route redundancy
• Participating in maintenance window cutovers and system grooms
• Support storm recovery duties during disasters.
• Work with Transport Team to turn up telecommunication services.
• All other duties as needed.

This position will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Telecommunications Tech: 3+ years for the Fiber Splicer with documented experience in testing and splicing CFOS/S & CFOS/T certified.

Senior Telecommunications Tech: 5+ years for the Fiber Splicer with documented experience in testing and splicing CFOS/S & CFOS/T certified.

• Basic knowledge of ADSS and OPGW fiber cable types and how to prepare the cables for splicing or terminating.
• Can set up and operate AFL Fujikura 70S and 90S fusion splicers or newer.
• Perform basic optical testing utilizing an OTDR.
• Able to splice and terminate older fiber with nonsymmetrical cores.
• Proficient in all aspects of advance optical testing and interpretation of the results.
• Must be able to support and guide lower-level Telecom Technicians.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong safety awareness.
• Well organized and high level of attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing.
• Strong problem solving/troubleshooting.
• The ability to Lift/Carry Loads of 50 Pounds.
• Ability to process information quickly and function under high stress situations.
• Ability to develop rapport with Dominion employees, external customers, and contractors.
• Strong project management skills.
• Equally effective working independently or in a team environment.
• Experienced using word processing, Visio, spreadsheets, and GIS interfaces.
• Familiarity with BICSI, EIA, TIA, or NEC Standards.
• Attention to detail, trustworthy and self-motivated when working alone.
• Ability to read and understand schematics and field drawings, fine motor skills, work in remote locations, pass multi-level background searches (nuclear), able to work with spreadsheets (Excel) and GIS software.

Education Requirements

Required degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree):

High School Diploma or GED

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Loud Noise Up to 25%

Cold 51-75%

Confined spaces Up to 25%

Heat 51-75%

Office Work Environment Up to 25%

Travel Up to 25%

Outdoors 51-75%

Other Working Conditions

May require some travel with overnight stays. May require additional hours, holiday and/or weekend work for project completion or to meet deadlines.

Will require frequent bending, climbing, twisting, balancing and reaching. Must wear the proper safety equipment as required by the job.

Test Description

No Testing Required

Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

Other Information

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability. 

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