Field Area Network Deployment Team Lead - KaylaTek

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JOB SUMMARY: We have an immediate opportunity to fill a Field Area Network (FAN) Edge Deployment Team Lead for a 7-year duration full time in Rosemead, CA on the Field Area Network (FAN) Project:

SHIFT: 100% Full time onsite (not remote work)

LOCATION: Rosemead, CA (Client's main campus) and field travel to other Client's locations around Alhambra, CA and the Los Angeles Metro area only as needed.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under guidance from the Client's Manager, work closely with the cross-functional team to develop and execute the plan for migrating field devices through the following:
• Serve as the Team Lead for the Field Area Network (FAN) Device Migration (30K devices to be migrated from the legacy network to the new Private LTE/5G network)
• Contribute to the development of the relevant Job packages for each device category/type
• Support the development and execution of the Field Device testing strategy (Lab and Field as required)
• Coordinate and serve as the technical liaison with the RF engineering team
  • Validate the corresponding device coverage/migration plans and identify any impediments to the RF propagation. Evaluate the proposed mounting height for antenna.
• Serve as the liaison with the Client's Distribution Engineering and Apparatus groups
  • Work with Apparatus and DA Engineering on device specifications (power connections, communication cabling, antenna cables and mounting hardware).
  • Coordinate end point testing activities.
• Advise on the applicable operational process development for each of the device categories
• Responsible for material forecasting, ordering, inventory management, warehousing and serve as a liaison with supplier.
• Perform quality check to ensure correct material is configured and dispatched with appropriate installation type specifications to the designated locations.
• Ensure timely notifications/requests are created for Installation, troubleshooting, end point testing, updating SAS, decommissioning via SAP or Remedy.
• Attend regular project team meetings
• Prepare technical reports/material pertaining to the device migration scope as requested by Client's

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or sufficient relevant work experience
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the Telecom industry or similar
• Excellent written, oral, and organizational skills
• Self-motivated, able to lead and guide small team (3-4) junior field staff
• Dedicated and disciplined to work towards deadlines
• Ability to think creatively and problem solve as needed
• Proficient in the use of MS Office tools including SharePoint (User experience, not Admin)
• Team player willing to lead by example
• Must be local in the LA/Orange metro areas

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• None

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

KaylaTek is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.