ISP/OSP Plant Specialist (Copper/Fiber)

AGE Solutions is looking for an ISP/OSP Plant Specialist (Copper/Fiber) to join our team onsite at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH).

The Plant Specialist independently executes aerial/underground (UG) builds, splice case work, mid-span access, and restorations. Leads small crews; plans daily work, materials, and quality checks.

This is an onsite position based on the island of Oahu, HI with travel required throughout the island. Occasional travel to Kauai, HI is also required. Candidates must be local to Oahu.

Responsibilities Include:

• Maintain OSP and ISP cable infrastructure for JBPHH and other supporting locations.
• Construct/repair pathways (tray, ladder rack, sleeves, fire-stopping).
• Perform fusion splicing, closure builds, sheath repairs; create loss budgets; maintain OTDR libraries.
• Test and repair in-ground and aerial cables, including splice cases and associated equipment, for both copper and fiber.
• Conduct and analyze end-to-end cable audits (continuity, utilization/capacity) and propose improvements to maximize capacity and availability.
• Documentation of above items for trend analysis, history records, and contract deliverables.
• Perform Layer 1 telecommunications troubleshooting and maintenance across copper, fiber, and coaxial cabling systems.
• Execute operational procedures for aerial, direct-buried, manhole, and conduit-based telecommunications infrastructure.
• Operate and interpret results from TDR and OTDR test equipment to troubleshoot and certify ISP and OSP cabling systems.
• Operate aerial infrastructure equipment including bucket trucks, lashing machines, and associated tools while maintaining strict adherence to safety standards.
• Perform work in confined spaces in compliance with all applicable safety procedures and regulations.
• Conduct cable locating services to isolate faults and support dig permit and utility coordination efforts.
• Perform fiber and copper splicing, termination, and restoration activities.
• Produce and maintain detailed documentation including daily status reports, butterfly drawings, fiber and copper cut sheets, and troubleshooting reports.
• Evaluate, edit, and create digital infrastructure diagrams and as-built documentation.
• Coordinate with outside agencies (base officials, telecom vendors, command leadership) as necessary to perform tasks.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Citizenship and Clearance:
  
  
  
  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) eligible; Department of Defense (DoD) Secret preferred
  
  
  
  
• Skills and Experience:
  
  
  
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office for reporting, documentation, and data management.
  • Proficient with OTDR, PM/LS, TDR, locators; strong redline/as-built skills.
  
  
  
  
• Certifications (Preferred):
  
  
  
  • FOA CFOT + Certified Fiber Optic Specialist (CFOS) track (e.g., CFOS/T, CFOS/S)
  • BICSI Technician or BICSI OSP Technician.
  
  
  
  

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

• Combination of office and field work; frequent travel to network sites required.
• On-call rotation for after-hours emergency response.

Compensation: $80,000+