Lead Technician – Outside Plant (OSP)
Confidential Company
Role:We are looking for an experienced Lead Technician – OSP to oversee and coordinate field activities involving telecommunications outside plant infrastructure. The role involves supervising cable diversion, relocation, protection, and reinstatement works while ensuring network integrity, service continuity, and compliance with safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate field execution of OSP cable diversion, relocation, protection, and reinstatement works.
Conduct site surveys, route verification, and utility conflict assessments.
Review OSP drawings, AutoCAD plans, and cable route layouts.
Supervise contractors and field teams to ensure compliance with technical specifications and safety requirements.
Support planned outages, cable cutovers, migrations, and emergency restoration activities.
Coordinate work permits, site access approvals, and necessary clearances.
Monitor project progress and address technical issues, delays, and site risks.
Maintain daily progress reports, site photos, as-built records, and project documentation.
Support testing, inspection, defect rectification, and project handover activities.
Ensure the protection of network assets during excavation and infrastructure works.
Qualifications and Requirements
Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical, Civil, Network Engineering, or a related discipline.
5–7 years of relevant telecommunications field experience, with at least 3 years in OSP deployment, maintenance, or diversion works.
Hands-on experience with fiber optic and copper networks, ducts, chambers, manholes, and cable relocation.
Experience in contractor supervision, site coordination, and project execution.
Knowledge of outage management, cable cutovers, testing, and restoration activities.
Familiarity with GIS, AutoCAD, OSP asset management systems, and work order platforms.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for reporting and documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
Training or certification in fiber optics, OSP infrastructure, or project coordination.
Knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements and Permit-to-Work (PTW) procedures.