Cable Technician
8 days ago
Abilene
About the Company Position based in Abilene, TX About the Role Other responsibilities include: Responsibilities • Oversee and manage all onsite structured cabling work (copper, fiber, backbone, horizontal, pathways, pull / pull-through, terminations, splice, testing, labeling), • Read, interpret, and enforce design drawings, specifications, work orders, standards (e.g. TIA, ANSI, BICSI practices) and contract documents, • Develop the cabling work plan / schedule in coordination with the overall project schedule; set milestones for deliverables, cable pulls, terminations, testing, and closeout, • Plan resource allocation: labor crews, subcontractors, tools, materials, spares, test equipment, • Monitor field progress daily; perform and lead job walks; identify and mitigate risks or delays, • Conduct quality control and inspections: verify cable routes, bend radius, slack loops, segregation of power/data, correct terminations, labeling, patch panel / rack work, • Oversee testing and certification (e.g. OTDR, fiber loss, copper continuity, insertion loss, PoE testing) and approve test result, • Manage change orders, RFIs, field deviations, field documentation, as-built (“red line”) drawings, punch lists, warranty submissions, closeout packages, • Serve as the main on-site technical interface to the client, general contractor (GC), other trades, and design / engineering teams, • Ensure compliance with safety rules, site policies, OSHA, and company safety standards, • Mentor, train, and supervise technicians, foremen, and subcontractors in cabling best practices, • Maintain inventory of cabling materials, tools, spools, test equipment, and ensure accountability for equipment, • Attend coordination meetings, lead cabling trade coordination, flag conflicts, and ensure route / pathway coordination with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc., • Track job costs, productivity, and forecasts; report progress, variances, and corrective action plans, • Promote continuous improvement in methods, tools, and processes specific to structured cabling, • Complete ongoing security awareness training and comply with company policies to the requirements section, • Identify and escalate security risks to the appropriate Executive Leadership Team member and actively contribute to remediation efforts, • Other duties as assigned Qualifications • Minimum 7+ years of experience in structured cabling, telecommunications, or low voltage construction (or combination of senior technical + supervisory roles), • Previous experience working in data center or high-density cable environments, • Prior experience at field leadership / superintendent / foreman level, overseeing teams, subcontractors, and multiple cabling crews, • Hands-on technical competence in copper (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, etc.) and fiber (singlemode, multimode, splicing, terminations) systems, • Deep familiarity with standards and best practices (TIA-568, TIA-569, TIA-606, ANSI/TIA, BICSI, etc.), • Strong ability to read, interpret, and enforce construction / telecommunications drawings, schematics, specs, and architectural plans, • Experience with testing, certification equipment (optical test gear, cable certifiers, OTDRs, etc.) and interpreting test results, • Proficiency with project management tools, scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera, etc.), and reporting tool, • Strong organization, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities under pressure, • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, • Ability to climb ladders, access ceiling plenum spaces, lift cable reels or components (within safe limits), • Safety mindset, familiarity with OSHA / site safety regulations Required Skills • BICSI certifications (e.g. RCDD, technician credentials), • Experience with commissioning / acceptance testing / site auditing, • Experience coordinating with other low-voltage systems (security, access control, AV, fire alarm etc.), • Familiarity with CAD / AutoCAD / Revit / BIM, • Knowledge of fiber infrastructures such as MTP/MPO systems, pre-terminated fiber trunks Work Environment Expectations • On-site, field work in commercial / industrial / data center settings, • Exposure to ceiling plenum, risers, mechanical rooms, elevated ladders, confined spaces, • Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), safety procedures Pay range and compensation package Depends on experience Equal Opportunity Statement No C2C or Sub Vendors