Operations Site Lead at American Tower Corporation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Job Description:

The Team
 

We are seeking an Operations Site Lead to join American Tower’s Network Operations department.  The Operations Site Leads are American Tower’s frontline representation in the field with customers, vendors, and landowners and support the Network Operations department as well as various interdepartmental objectives. Day to day you will collect data from all assigned tower assets while maintaining high standards of data quality.  You will use multiple methods for data collection, including Unmanned Aircraft Systems (“UAS”).  As an Operations Site Lead, you will partner cross-functionally to manage maintenance and repairs within a geographic area for all asset types, including towers, rooftop installations, fiber-based networks, and generators.

Our Core Principles are the foundation of our culture, and we’re focused on achieving continued success by thinking long-term, leading with values, and creating value with decisions. Come grow your career with us!

This position is remote and must be located in Tulsa.

What
You Can Offer Us

• Perform
  routine site audits on assets in an assigned area/zone in an efficient and
  cost-effective manner, utilizing UAS and other data collection tools.


• Ensure
  all assets in said area/zone meet safety, compliance, and asset integrity
  standards through implementation of the Company’s Standard of Care and
  other management policies by identifying and documenting discrepancies and
  following through on needed remediation.


• Effectively
  engage with customers and vendors to manage projects, ensuring timelines and safety
  standards are met during pre-construction meetings and post-construction site
  walks and when gathering and processing closeout data for customer construction
  and internally generated projects.


• Meet
  customer service level agreements by responding quickly to any issues with the
  Company’s back-up generators, fiber-based networks, or emergency response to
  critical events.


• Approximately
  75% of time role will be performed outside of a conventional office environment
  visiting assets in a Company vehicle.


• Other
  duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed

• High
  school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.


• Minimum
  2 years of work experience in telecommunications or a related field required.


• Must
  be at least 21 years old, have a valid driver’s license, have a demonstrated
  safe driving record, and be able to travel extensively by car or truck.


• Must
  have, or within a year of hire obtain, FAA Part 107 Certification to operate
  UAS.


• Vendor
  management experience, real-estate management experience, or a civil
  construction background preferred.


• Knowledge
  of radio transmitters, receivers, antennas, radio frequency, wireless, or ethernet
  backhaul experience preferred.


• Ability
  to use discretion when setting priorities and resolving issues in accordance
  with Company best practices and standards.


• Strong
  computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to use additional Company
  software applications.


• 
  While performing the role, you will need to lift up to 60 lbs. and be able to traverse developed and undeveloped
  construction sites.
  


• 
  Approximately 30%
  travel may be required in support of the position’s responsibilities.
  


• Strong
  written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas
  and suggestions clearly and effectively.


• Ability
  to work with different functional groups and levels of employees to effectively and professionally achieve results.


• Strong
  organizational skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed
  upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a
  fast-paced environment.

American Tower is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on age, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, creed, religion, national
origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, disability,
military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or any other
characteristic protected under applicable law.