Data collection technician job description

Houston, Tx
In Field: 75% -100%
Pay: $27.00 - $28.69/hr
US Citizen or Green Card Holder Only
OSP Field Technician functioning in a technician capacity. Performs field ride out and data collection of existing utility poles. This position will be virtual (based in Houston, TX) requires frequent travel around the Houston, TX area and occasionally other metro areas. Under close supervision, performs basic functions requiring technical knowledge utilizing electronic applications, processes, standards and document control processes/procedures for the purpose of creating or modifying deliverable. Evaluates methods used to accomplish the drafting and/or design activities.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Will work virtually in the Houston, TX area to performs field ride out and data collection of aerial, underground, and buried fiber optic facilities. Requires travel (75-100%) around the surrounding metro areas and some could be further outside the metro to take pictures, measurements, document existing facilities, and obtain design information in preparation for OSP/ISP network design.
• Limited Overnight Travel.
• Contractor will follow Company travel policy at all times.
• Will follow Company safety policies.
Candidates will be experienced in ISP/OSP field/data collection of copper and fiber optic facilities, in aerial, underground, and buried applications.
Candidates with some technical knowledge and understanding of OSP/ISP field data collection, right of way and easements are preferred but not required.
General understanding of aerial, underground and buried fiber construction are an added plus. including span lengths, pole loading, anchoring, guying, and attachment heights as well as familiarity with joint use regulations are all an added plus.
Candidates with no previous technical experience can be trained but will need to be quick learners and retain the information.
Quality & Continuous Improvement:
Continues developing knowledge and complies with Company quality program relative to assigned tasks. Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
Engineering Production:
Contributes to the field data collection of engineering deliverables such as drawings, reports, specifications, and studies of limited scope. Performs research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work.
Coordinates documents, review plans, uploads documents into data bases
Skills:
• Diploma or Certificate preferred.
• Typically a minimum of 1 year related work experience
• OSP or Fiber data collection experience
• Individual must be available to mobilize when scheduled and possess a valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle report.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to work outside in varying weather conditions
• Must be able to stand, bend, squat, walk, move, lift, carry… equipment (>20lb) for the duration of the workday
Preferred Technical Competencies:
• Basic knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and Company policies and procedures.
• Basic industry knowledge and technology trends
• Basic knowledge of company quality program
• Basic ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned.

At Black & Veatch, our employee-owners go beyond the project. For over a century, we have been breaking down social, economic and geographic barriers by making life's critical resources accessible to all. Working with us, you will help provide critical expertise as we, along with our valued clients, deliver solutions that positively impact communities around the world. Our professionals are our greatest asset, and we believe nothing is more important than the health, happiness and professional growth of our employee-owners. With a focus on flexible work-life balance options, an expanding and diverse workforce, and limitless career growth opportunities, we will give you our best to help yougive us your best, and together we can build a world of difference.

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Contract Hire Only for this Project : No

Job Summary

Functions in an engineering capacity. Under close supervision, performs engineering functions requiring knowledge and experience in engineering principles. This level builds on experience gained as Engineering Specialist 1 by either obtaining more depth in specific subject area with the expectation that assignments are larger and more complex, or by gaining experience in more subject areas.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Standards:

Continues to learn and remains current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures Applies to assigned tasks as appropriate

Quality/Continuous Improvement:

Continues developing knowledge and complies with Black and Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts

Engineering Production:

Prepares and verifies less complex engineering deliverables Performs research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work Prepares engineering calculations following standard methods and principles Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements

Project Coordination:

Seeks out supervisor or project leadership to share information and gain guidance with respect to details of design and interdisciplinary coordination Coordinates with others as assigned by supervisor or project leadership

Client Focus:

Focuses on the needs of internal clients (project team leadership) while attempting to gain basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers May provide support to business development or pursuit activities

Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:

Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes



Management Responsibilities



Preferred Qualifications


Typically a minimum of 1 year related work experience. Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or sciences preferred or any other degree, specialized training, or experience, that makes the individual uniquely qualified to perform the job responsibilities.

Preferred Non-Technical Skills:

Learning on the Fly Problem Solving Intellectual Horsepower Written Communications Drive For Results Informing Listening Dealing with Ambiguity


Preferred Technical Skills:

Basic knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline Basic ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned Basic industry knowledge and technology trends Basic knowledge of company quality program Basic knowledge of constructionandconstructability practicesandprinciples Basic knowledge of procurementandcontract administration Basic knowledge of process, procedures for project controls and estimating Basic knowledge of technical aspects of the proposal process



Minimum Qualifications


All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.


Certifications



Work Environment/Physical Demands



Competencies


Decision quality


Salary Plan


ENS: Eng & Technical Specialties


Job Grade


128

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