Kinetic is a premier internet solutions provider on a mission to deliver ultra-fast, reliable internet to consumers and small businesses across the U.S., helping them Internet better™.

• As part of the Kinetic family, you’ll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, including premium broadband, security solutions, voice, and digital TV services, all delivered through our enhanced fiber network.

• Join us in revolutionizing how people connect and communicate. Your work will directly contribute to making Kinetic the most helpful internet service provider, ensuring our customers Internet better™ every day.

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About This Role:

This Consultant – OSP Constructionposition is the optimization advocate for OSP Construction and reports to the Director – OSP Construction Optimization. The main responsibility for this roll will be to identify, standardize, and document best construction practices. This includes the ability to identify and analyze new equipment, tools, and methods to create best in class procedures and practices. This position is hyper focused on Splicing (Copper and Fiber) and Optics.

This position is Virtual in the state(s) of: Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri, Florida and Arkansas only

What You’ll Do:

• Observe, investigate, and document Best Practices with OSP Construction

• Perform internal crew observation across the Windstream footprint.

• Liaison between OSP Construction and both the Architecture and Engineering teams

• Partner with other WIN organizations

• Represent the company in discussions / meetings with suppliers to identify new equipment, tools, and methods for cable placement activities.

• Monitor compliance and identify opportunities/corrective actions to present to leadership team.

• Analyze systems/processes to identify opportunities for improvements with an understanding of Key Performance Indicators (KPI).

• Define requirements, lead Field Trials and First Office Applications. Aide in document and training collateral creation, and provide support for process, system, equipment, and tool enhancements.

• Actively participate in the Windstream Quality Team.

• Perform Quality Audits on completed and in-progress jobs, internal and external.

• Provide recurring leadership updates.

Do You Have?

• Strong technical knowledge of OSP Engineering and Construction splicing and installation

• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to summarize and present detailed information to technical and non-technical audiences, both individually and in a group setting.

• Strong leadership skills required.

• Detail oriented with the ability to quickly identify errors and root cause and determine how best to correct them.

• Strong time management and organizational skills.

• Expertise in Copper and Fiber splicing and testing, Optics installation and testing, Trouble shooting damages and restoration efforts

• Working knowledge of construction and engineering principles and practices within the Telecom industry

• Strong business domain expertise in the areas of processes and systems, with a proven track record of providing results.

• Strong project leadership skills and execution focus to drive results through performance – both at the individual level and at the team level.

• 10+ years job related professional level experience

• Ability to travel at least 20-30% of the time and work flexible work hours

• Valid Driver’s License with the ability to travel to different construction yards and job sites

Even Better:

• A highly motivated and self-directed individual

• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Microsoft Excel and Power Point.

• Experience with Tableau considered beneficial.

• Trend Analysis

• Team-oriented and experienced at working in a collaborative environment. Willing to consider the opinions of others and to think outside the box.

• Construction Management experience

• Knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards

Minimum Requirements

10+ years professional level job related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional level related experience required.

Physical Tasks - Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% |Sitting Continuously: 67-100%

Driving: Car: Frequently: 34-66% | Climbing: Occasionally: 0-33% |Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Pushing – Pulling: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching Above Head: Occasionally: 0-33%

Lowering >1-15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | >15-30 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | >30 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33%

Repetitive Hand Action : >Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | >Fine Manipulating: Frequently: 34-66% |Operate Foot Control: Frequently: 34-66%

Audio Visual Needs - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100%| Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% |Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%| Depth Perception: Occasionally: 0-33% | Color Discrimination: Continuously: 67-100%

Equipment Used in Job Performance/Working Environment: Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier, Vehicle

Exposures to: Cold: Occasionally: 0-33% | Heat: Occasionally: 0-33% | Dampness: Occasionally: 0-33% | Heights: Occasionally: 0-33% | Vibration: Occasionally: 0-33% | Skin Irritants: Occasionally: 0-33% | Lung Irritants: Dust: Occasionally: 0-33% | Fumes/Gases: Occasionally: 0-33%

Types of Driver’s License Required : Driver’s License

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Our Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans

• 401K Plan

• Health & Flexible Savings Account

• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans

• Educational Assistance Plan

• Identity Theft, Legal, Auto & Home and Pet Insurance

• https://windstreambenefits.com

Windstream is an equal opportunity employer. At Windstream, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.

Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.

Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens: Windstream, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Windstream with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Windstream’s network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or email CORP.HRlegal@windstream.com as soon as possible for information on Windstream’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.

Job Details

Job Family Engineering

Job Function Outside Plant

Pay Type Salary