Job DescriptionJob Description
Seeking a highly skilled Senior Central Office (CO) Implementation Technician to lead multi-technology builds, augmentations, and migrations across optical transport, IP edge/core, voice edge, timing, and –48V power systems. This role serves as the on-site technical lead, ensuring quality, compliance, and zero-defect handoffs.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead CO builds, augments, and cutovers across core, edge, voice, optical, timing, and DC power domains.
- Author and execute Methods of Procedure (MOPs), including risk and rollback plans.
- Perform QA/acceptance, ensure as-built accuracy, and maintain audit-ready documentation.
- Mentor L1–L3 field techs and coordinate with NOC, Engineering, Construction, and Vendors.
- Oversee material verification, redlines, and BOM accountability.
Core Competencies (Must-Have)
CO Infrastructure – Bay/rack framing, ladder/cable racking, grounding/bonding (NEC/NESC), labeling, MDF/IDF/DSX/ODF buildouts, wire-wrap/lacing standards.
Optical Transport – DWDM/ROADM/OTN/SONET turn-up, fiber hygiene, power budget/loss calcs, OTDR/BER/Ethernet test sets (1/10/25/100G).
IP & Routing – Turn-up/config under engineering MOPs; OSPF/BGP/MPLS; voice edge/SBC basics (SIP trunking, QoS, 911).
Timing & Sync – GNSS/PTP/NTP timing systems, distribution, holdover, and alarm integration.
DC Power & Environment – –48V systems, rectifiers, battery strings, A/B feeds, load calcs, NEBS/GR-63/1089 compliance, alarm/EMS integration.
Operational Excellence – Safety leadership (LOTO, confined space, lift/ladder), precise documentation, change control discipline.
/ Advanced Skills
- Multivendor optical systems: Ciena, Nokia, Infinera, Cisco.
- Voice core migrations: Ribbon, Metaswitch, SIP/SS7/NP cutovers.
- Familiarity with automation tools (Ansible, console/OOB management).
- Proficiency with fiber certification and turn-up documentation (RFC 2544, Y.1564).
- Contractor oversight and on-site quality coaching.
Certifications & Training ( or Required)
- OSHA-30, NFPA 70E Arc Flash Awareness, RF Safety, CPR/First Aid/AED, LOTO, Fall Protection
- BICSI Installer 2 / Technician (TECH)
- FOA CFOT, CFOS/T or CFOS/S
- Corning/CommScope Fiber Certification
Experience Level
- 7–10+ years of hands-on central office or data center telecom implementation.
- Proven ability to lead multi-rack deployments, live migrations, and first-time-right acceptances