About This Role
This senior-level position involves performing fiber optic splicing and troubleshooting on large fiber networks, from single splice points to complex systems. The role requires working in a team and independently, diagnosing problem areas, and ensuring all safety protocols are followed while delivering quality products and services.
Responsibilities
- Accurately read and interpret splicing documents, splicing engineer packets, and network plan designs in preparation for each job
- Interface with customers, demonstrating the ability to discuss job requirements, foresee potential issues, provide technical advice, and troubleshoot problems
- Plan and lead jobs from beginning to end; may provide work direction and immediate supervision of more junior fiber technicians
- Splice fiber optic cable, single or mass fusion, in a variety of indoor and outdoor elements using fusion splicing equipment
- Follow required inspection processes and fiber testing using Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR)
- Analyze and prepare test results for customer presentation
- Repair fiber optic cable as needed or required
- Document and maintain accurate splicing records and job site notes
- Comply with all safety standards
- Upkeep and maintain company vehicle, inventory, and small tools
- Follow all administrative processes and procedures
- Keep current with fiber optic design and splicing processes, tools, and techniques
Requirements
- Technical degree in line work or fiber engineering or the equivalent in training and/or work experience
- Minimum of 3 years demonstrated splicing work experience on large fiber networks
- Expert knowledge using Fujikura fusion splicing equipment
- Fully proficient in ribbon splicing procedures
- Expert knowledge using Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR)
- Knowledge of Google Earth files
- Knowledge of Fast Reporter software
- Experience using Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, SharePoint, and Excel
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, analytical, and organizational skills
- Ability to read, write, understand, and follow written procedures
- Ability to work from an aerial lift truck and/or ladder
- Ability to use light source and power meters
- Position requires driving between work sites
- Travel may be required
- Must be able to respond to emergency calls outside of normal working hours
- If hired for night shift, must be able to work from 8:00 pm - 5:00 am
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug tests as required
