Field Integration Technician (NOKIA)

Field Technician – Nokia Small Cell & Integration Specialist

Locations: Cincinnati, OH | Columbus, OH | Cleveland, OH | Denver, CO | Chicago, IL | Indiana (Multiple Locations)

Role Type: Field Engineering / Technical Operations

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Field Technician specializing in Nokia Integration and Small Cell deployments. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on expertise in installing, commissioning, and troubleshooting Hubs and Nodes utilizing Nokia AirScale and Flexi platforms. Prior experience working on T-Mobile (TMO) network deployments is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation & Hardware Mounting: Install and mount Nokia small cell units (e.g., Flexi Zone, AirScale Indoor Radio, micro/pico radios), antennas, and associated hardware across poles, rooftops, walls, and in-building environments.
• Cabling & Connections: Connect and terminate power, fiber optic cables, and Ethernet backhaul; verify grounding and bonding per site specifications.
• Commissioning & Integration: Perform site commissioning and network integration, including software loading, configuration, and core network connectivity in coordination with NOC and RF teams.
• Acceptance Testing: Execute site acceptance tests including alarm clearing, cell status verification, throughput testing, signal quality validation (RSRP/RSRQ/SINR), and drive/walk testing.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve on-site hardware, power, transport, and RF issues, including GPS/timing, VSWR, and optical link faults.
• Site Documentation: Complete complete closeout packages, including as-built drawings, site photos, test results, and hardware serial numbers.
• Compliance & Safety: Strictly adhere to Nokia/customer installation standards, Method of Procedure (MOP) guidelines, change windows, and safety protocols (tower, rooftop, and electrical safety).
• Equipment & Reporting: Manage tools, test equipment, and local inventory; communicate daily progress, project blockers, and risks to the Deployment Lead or Project Manager.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of telecom field experience focused on wireless, small cell, DAS, or RAN infrastructure installations.
• Network Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of LTE and 5G NR architectures and foundational RF principles.
• Hands-on Cabling: Proficient with fiber (cleaning, inspection, connectorization), coaxial, and power systems.
• Test Equipment: Demonstrated experience operating optical power meters, OTDR, spectrum analyzers, and cable/antenna analyzers (Anritsu/SiteMaster).
• Software Tools: Tech-savvy with laptops, CLI environments, web GUIs, and network commissioning software.
• Documentation & Driving: Ability to interpret site drawings, schematics, and MOPs; valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Nokia Expertise: Direct hands-on experience with Nokia AirScale, Flexi platforms, and commissioning software (Nokia AirScale Element Manager, Nokia Site Manager).
• Carrier Experience: Prior project experience with major carriers (especially T-Mobile) or tower companies.
• Certifications:
• • Nokia Small Cell Training
  • Fiber (FOA CFOT), BICSI, or FCC GROL
  • OSHA 10/30, Tower Climber Authorization, RF Safety, First Aid/CPR
• Advanced Deployments: Experience with CBRS, private LTE/5G networks, or neutral host systems.
• Drive Test Tools: Familiarity with site-survey and testing platforms like TEMS, Nemo, or Ookla.

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