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Telecom AnalystDescriptionJOB SUMMARYThis position is responsible for regional and system level support of Southern Company’s telecommunications transport systems and infrastructure. This includes support of the Company’s GPON, DWDM, SONET, SEL ICON, DACS, and Nokia SARS Next Gen Telecom systems from both a 24x7 operations and project implementation perspective. This position is expected to manage maintenance, projects, assignments, and requests with minimal oversight and to effectively interface with multiple cross-functional parties on a frequent basis. i.e.: Infrastructure Operations Center, OPCO Power Delivery, Telecommunication Engineering, Field Ops, Telecom Requests, Southern Linc, as well as, external parties (vendors and partners).JOB REQUIREMENTSEducation / Experience:
Two-year degree in electronics technology or equivalent experience in the telecommunications field is required.
2 – 4 years experience in a similar role or field ops technician role is preferred
Proven track record in support of problem resolution and project implementation is expected General Competencies:
General knowledge of Southern Company’s core business
General knowledge of information technologies (those currently used within the system and new technologies)
General knowledge of IT infrastructure components
Knowledge of state-of-the-art telecommunications equipment, facilities, troubleshooting techniques and concepts
Ability to effectively organize tasks, manage multiple priorities/details, meet schedules, and deliver on customer commitments
Ability to negotiate with and influence others – internally as well as vendors
Ability to build relationships and work in a team atmosphere
Ability to provide and accept feedback
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Must demonstrate “Our Values” with emphasis on leadership and planning.
Professional oral and written communication skills
Technical / Leadership skills:
Understand/achieve business, TO, and departmental goals, strategies, and plans
Ensure full compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley rules and regulations
In-depth knowledge of two or more of the following telecommunications transport technologies: GPON, fiber optics OSP, Nokia SARs or other similar DATA Networking routers, DWDM, SONET, SEL ICON, Multiplex / DACS, CPE, MW, LTE backhaul.
Solid technical understanding of GPON, fiber optics, data networks, voice networks, SCADA, and other major applications that use Southern transport network
Ability to analyze information from multiple sources for complex problem resolution
Ability to lead a team, coordinating various workgroups to drive complex problem resolution in a timely and efficient manner.
Ability to design / engineer network modifications / additions from a field perspective
Ability to organize tasks and coordinate various employees, vendor / contractors, and customers / partners to meet project goals
Ability to work independently, prioritizing major tasks by overall impact to the company
Ability to arrive at cost effective solutions in support of outages and projects
Ability to communicate and work with all levels of management, vendors, and other internal and external groups and customers
Ability to effectively lead meetings, train personnel, and make presentations
Ability to effectively utilize standard Company computing applications (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
Ability to appropriately utilize documentation tools as required by specific job (CAD, TBMS, Visio, etc.)
Physical Demands / Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee and those an employee may encounter while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Telecom Analyst job requires the ability to drive long distances, travel overnight, be subject to 24x7 call out, work shifts greater than 8 hrs, lift / carry items up to approx. 50 lbs, climb stairs / ladders, and work in areas requiring specific safety measures such as radio transmission sites, fiber optic transmission sites, power plants, substations, transmission right - of- ways, as well as various remote locations.MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Primary responsibilities include Subject Matter Expertise with Adtran TA5000 GPON system to include: configuration of OLT equipment, ETOS rings/other backhaul methods, AOE software tool, 3 nd level Telecom problem resolution to include fiber optic cable fault determination, DWDM systems, SAR/MPLS routed networks, implementation oversight, project engineering support, preventative maintenance development and support, field level or formal training delivery, and quality assurance as required to support project and operational goals of the Company’s telecommunications transport network.#LIWith 4.4 million customers and more than 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity, Atlanta-based Southern Company is the premier energy company serving the Southeast through its subsidiaries. A leading U.S. producer of clean, safe, reliable and affordable electricity, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states and a growing competitive generation company, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for energy innovation, excellent customer service, high reliability and retail electric prices that are below the national average. Southern Company and its subsidiaries are leading the nation's nuclear renaissance through the construction of the first new nuclear units to be built in a generation of Americans and are demonstrating their commitment to energy innovation through the development of a state-of-the-art coal gasification plant. Southern Company has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer and listed by DiversityInc as a top company for Blacks. The company received the 2012 Edison Award from the Edison Electric Institute for its leadership in new nuclear development, was named Electric Light & Power magazine's Utility of the Year for 2012 and is continually ranked among the top utilities in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at http://www.southerncompany.com/Southern Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.Job Field: Information TechnologyJob Type: StandardPrimary Location: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-BirminghamOperating Company: Southern Company ServicesJob Type: StandardTravel (Up to): Yes, 50 % of the TimeWork Location(s):APC - Service Bldg. Bham Div - 1200 6th Ave North (1200BIRMINGHAM)1200 6th Ave NorthBirmingham, 35203Req ID: SCS2008460
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