Senior Telecommunications Mechanic

KOAM Engineering Systems (KES)
United States, California, Corona
Jan 03, 2025
Koam Engineering Systems, Inc. (KES Inc.) is an employee-owned small business specializing in technology innovation and systems integration by combining innovative products and reliable engineering services. Headquartered in San Diego, California and with offices in Gig Harbor, WA and Chesapeake, VA. KES provides services globally in systems engineering & technical assistance, requirements analysis, software design & development, systems integration & testing, independent verification & validation, and operational & logistic support. Position Summary: The Senior Telecommunications Mechanic will have solid communication skills to support a dynamic customer-centric environment. The Senior Telecommunications Mechanic will act as the on-site coordinator and supervisor for voice and data projects. The Senior Telecommunications Mechanic's task will be to ensure job completion according to company and customer quality and safety requirements while maintaining the efficiency of the staff assigned to the project. Responsibilities: The Lead Communications Technician will consistently run major project crews; assume responsibility for effective performance and provide necessary training; assume responsibility for adherence to Company and customer safety and quality guidelines and hold weekly safety meetings; initiate performance-related communications and escalate to the Program Manager if necessary. The Senior Telecommunications Mechanic coordinates with the Program Manager to ensure productivity, job completion, and compliance with the project budget. The Senior Telecommunications Mechanic fully completes all project paperwork accurately and on time. The Senior Telecommunications Mechanic will perform quality checks; coordinate moves and cut sheets for voice and data cross-connects; and prepare red-lined as-built drawings. The Senior Telecommunications Mechanic serves as the main on-site customer contact for questions and/or concerns; and attends meetings when required. The Senior Telecommunications Mechanic performs work consistently demonstrating a detailed level of technical knowledge; troubleshooting and resolving technical issues as they arise. Education: Bachelor's degree in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline. Requirements & Qualifications: 2 years of experience in an enterprise network-level environment using CISCO routers, switches, ISE, and ASA firewalls. Have one (or more) of the following Cisco (OEM) IT certifications: (1) Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Enterprise or (2) Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking. Certified CompTIA Security + (or certified per the current revision of DOD 8570.01-M) Experience acting as a lead on conducting site surveys and identifying locations of all IT infrastructure drops on provided floor plans. Security Clearance: Must have an active Secret clearance Since 1995, KES has continued to foster the entrepreneurial spirit of a growing small business that focuses on the needs of its customers and employees and serves to provide a rewarding and challenging career. KES offers a competitive salary and full range of benefits. KES, Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.