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VP, Field Engineering Texas - Louisiana Region

VP, Field Engineering Texas - Louisiana Region

SpectrumCoppell, Texas
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This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ : CHTR), a leading broadband connectivity company operating under the Spectrum brand, with services available to more than 57 million homes and businesses in 41 states. Over an advanced communications network, supported by a 100% U.S.-based workforce, the Company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice.

Spectrum’s Field Operations business unit

Our Field Operations team is responsible for building, upgrading, maintaining and connecting customers to our advanced, always on, hybrid coaxial-fiber (HFC) and fiber network.

VP, Field Engineering – Texas-Louisiana Region

Note : This is position is Coppell based, with frequent travel throughout Texas and Louisiana)

The Vice President Field Engineering is responsible for ensuring the reliability of Charter’s hybrid coaxial / fiber (HFC) and fiber broadband network. The VP directs regional efforts for network upgrades, preventative maintenance, repairs, outage reduction and other efforts to meet Charter’s customer commitments for reliable connectivity.

  • Implements and enhances consistent practices to ensure network health throughout the Region
  • Oversees Regional programs for demand and scheduled maintenance
  • Responsible for Regional adherence with company network engineering design standards including amplifier cascades, bandwidth migration and management
  • Works with Regional Technology Operations team on network upgrades, hub collapses, outages and other projects and initiatives requiring coordination between hub / headend operations (inside plant) and outside plant.
  • Consults with Corporate Field Engineering and Technology Operations on strategic planning of rebuilds and system extensions and upgrades
  • Plans needs for third party resources for plant upgrades and repair
  • Represents the Region in operational reviews in connection with all Regional engineering initiatives
  • Responsible for Regional compliance with Federal Communications Commission and other federal and state regulatory network requirements
  • Oversees Regional disaster recovery efforts.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM

  • Experience : Experience working and leading the field construction / engineering and / or network and maintenance functions in the cable / communication business (10+years), management of annual budget preparation and implementation (8 years), senior level management experience (10+years)
  • Education : Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent field experience; SCTE / BCTE certification or equivalent field experience
  • Industry and vendor specific certifications and training Advanced Knowledge of HFC, Advanced Video, and IP Networks
  • Knowledge of all FCC compliance reports and other rules and regulations, a comprehensive understanding of applicable local and state rules and regulations; Comprehensive understanding of OSHA rules and regulations, both federal and state; Comprehensive understanding of HVAC and power distribution systems; Advanced knowledge of Digital Transmission; Advanced knowledge of Electronic theory Advanced knowledge of Federal Communications Commission regulations; Advanced knowledge of Fiber Optic theory; Knowledge of National Electric Code and National Electric Safety Code

    • SPECTRUM CONNECTS YOU TO MORE

  • Learning Culture and Dynamic Growth : We invest in your learning, offering training, hands-on experience, and mentoring to advance your skills
  • Competitive Pay / Total Rewards : We believe our people are our greatest asset. That is why we're proud to provide our employees with some of the best benefits in the industry; See all the ways we invest in you—at work and in life
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    VP, Field Engineering Texas - Louisiana Region • Coppell, Texas