Job Description

Key focus:

As a GIS Technician, you will be responsible for fibre network infrastructure planning and design that meet customer requirements and comply with industry standards.

Position details:

Location: Fully office based. The candidate must live in a communing distance to our offices in Plympton or be ready to relocate at own cost.

Working hours: Monday \xe2\x80\x93 Friday, 8 am \xe2\x80\x93 5 pm with 1 hour of lunchbreak

Annual salary: \xc2\xa326,000 - \xc2\xa334,000 depending on experience, the higher end of the scale for experience as GIS Engineer/Designer

Annual leave entitlement: 28 days, inclusive of bank holidays

Competitive benefits package including Group Life Insurance, EAP Plus, GP24 and more.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and design FTTx network infrastructure based on customer requirements and industry standards.
• Document, compile, convert and organise GIS data from maps, databases and other sources.
• Analyse existing network infrastructure and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure data quality assurance and maintenance of standard operating procedures and policies.
• Use QGIS and other design software to create detailed network maps and diagrams.
• Prepare maps, reports, and other relevant information to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful network implementation.
• Provide technical support and guidance to field technicians during network deployment.
• Keep up to date with industry trends and best practices in FTTx network planning and design.
• Any other duties that may reasonably be required of you.

• Bachelor\'s degree in telecommunications, electrical engineering or a related field, or equivalent (desirable).
• Experience in FTTx network planning and design.
• Expertise in using QGIS and other design software.
• Experience in using Mergin maps would advantageous.
• Knowledge of fibre optic network infrastructure and design standards.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can-do attitude, positive and open minded to changes and process enhancements.
• Detail oriented, analytical with a general ability to learn and use a variety of software/systems.
• Experienced in working with Openreach PIA requirements when planning and/or designing infrastructure using the Openreach network.
• Basic DBS check is required.

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