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Job Title: HFC Network Technician
Division: Operations
Reporting Line: Operations Manager
Summary of Role:Under general supervision, responsible for the commissioning, preventive and/or demand maintenance and repair of the hybrid fibre coax network (HFC) including all of its associated equipment in accordance with the company's Network Protection Policy and Engineering Standards. Perform maintenance while providing technical support for the Broadband Technicians (BBT) on resolution of service related problems. On-call rotation required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Ability to work at heights and in various challenging field environments Ability to troubleshoot and repair HFC trunk & distribution RF, AC &
DC faults Ability to troubleshoot basic optical issues Ability to perform routine Optical Node, RF Amplifier and End of Line
testing and balancing Ability to use HFC plant test equipment – including Signal level
meters, volt/current meters, spectrum analysers, leakage testing meters, CPD testing meters, Optical meters & OTDRs
Ability to maintain and interpret records of daily work logs, data recordings, and network design maps
Ability to operate communications devices and company vehicles in accordance with company policies
Ability to adhere to strict Health & Safety Guidelines and procedures as set out by the company
Ability to perform other duties as requested by supervisor Adhere to all Health and Safety procedures
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Diploma in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or above Thorough understanding of HFC networks and optical design Ability to read, write and speak the English language to communicate
with employees, customers, suppliers, in person, on the phone, and by written communications in a clear, straight-forward, and professional manner
Certification to operate Mobile Elevated Work Platforms a plus 6 months+ Broadband Technician III or equivalent work experience Flexibility in line with business requirements Ability to represent the company in a professional manner at all times
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