Design Technician

Job Details

Description

AFL is a global leader in fiber optics, providing integrated solutions in engineering, construction, installation, and repair services for broadband networks. Known for its innovation, AFL began in 1984 with a single product and has grown into a billion-dollar company serving telecom, oil and gas, and utilities markets worldwide.

AFL is committed to environmental responsibility, employee well-being, and community engagement through grants, service projects, and sustainability initiatives. Backed by Fujikura Ltd., a $6 billion company with over 128 years of innovation, AFL offers a culture of collaboration, growth, and stability with operations across Canada, the U.S., Mexico, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Join Our Team as a Design Technician at America Fujikura Limited (AFL)

Location: Calgary or Surrey

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a leading company in the telecommunications industry? America Fujikura Limited (AFL) is on the hunt for Design Technician who is dynamic, innovative, detail orientated and excels at visualization and concepts to join our Canadian Operations. This is your opportunity to make an impact while working with cutting-edge technology and offering essential services that keep our customers connected to the future.

Responsibilities

• Review proposed civil work and ensure accuracy prior to permitting to avoid any unnecessary
re-work

• Request fielding for areas in question

• Ensure drawings are accurate, easy to read, polished and adhere to standards and
guidelines

• Resolve issues with proposed builds including (but not limited to) creating and/or modifying
designs including fibre, civil and aerial plant

• Visit work locations to assess plant

• Regularly meet with stakeholders, both internal and external, to review plans

• Communicate project requirements, designs, issues, status updates and deliverables with Quality
Assurance team, OMO Team and Construction .

• Assist team members, both within the office and in the field, as required

• Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned

Personal Qualities

• Flexible – open to change & new information and rapidly adapts to changing conditions or
unexpected obstacles

• Detail oriented – excellent attention to detail with the ability to follow through on assigned
tasks

• Independent - ability to work well under limited supervision

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving - capable of complex reasoning analysis

• Results focused – driven to achieve

• Interpersonal skills – able to collaborate on projects, maintain effective relationships, and
communicate clearly at all levels of the business

• Adaptability - capable of working in a fast-paced environment, adapt to various situations, and
prioritize multiple work assignments simultaneously

• Team Player skills - Possess strong commitment to team environment dynamics with the ability to
contribute expertise and follow leadership directives at appropriate times

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience ideally within Telecommunication Industry

• Understanding of civil, fibre and aerial design

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint,Share Point , Adobe Acrobat)

• Knowledge in Autodesk AutoCAD, Bentley Micro Station, Quick Ploe an asset

Education

• Telecom Diploma is desirable

• Electrical engineering

Working Conditions

• Hybrid Office Shcedule

• General hours of Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm.

• Travel is required

Why AFL? AFL is a global leader in the telecommunications industry, providing cutting-edge network technology and solutions to customers around the world. At AFL, we’re committed to diversity and inclusion, recognizing that our team members’ unique contributions help us provide superior service and create better solutions. We provide best-in-class training to ensure you have everything you need to succeed and grow.

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