FIBRE OPTIC TECHNICIAN

SUMMARY:
Industry Leader based in Worcester is seeking to employ exceptional Fibre Technicians | Splicers

POSITION INFO:

FIBRE SPLICER  – SENIOR

Worcester

 

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The Fibre Technician’s main duty will be to install and repair fibre optic cables.

 

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing and leading Installations, troubleshooting, and maintaining all fibre optic systems in businesses, homes, schools, and other organizations to ensure that they are working properly.
• Measuring the signal strength of television, telephone and internet connections to ensure that there is adequate performance.
• Creating sensors and performing inspections to make sure that the fibre optic systems do not have defects that could undermine performance.
• Conducting regular inspections of the systems with the aim of locating and repairing any defects detected during the inspections.
• Run fibre optic cables underground or aerial and perform premises cabling
• May be required to climb telephone poles and crawl in small spaces for installation purposes
• Determining solutions to any problems and issues that are preventing the fibre optic systems from performing optimally.
• Constructing a proper slice case as well as preparing and maintaining records, diagrams and schematics relating to the splice case.
• Work overtime, weekends, or on emergency call outs as required.
• Splicing, testing, and troubleshooting of fibre sites and links.
• Documenting and reporting on work completed.
• Maintaining project and safety documentation.
• Inspecting fiber routes and hub sites as preventative maintenance.
• Ensuring all attended sites are clearly labelled.
• Allocating faults and mobilizing resources within minimal time to counter fault.
• Restoring links quickly and effectively.

 

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills: -

• Technical training in electronics and computers are essential skills for fibre network technicians
• 5+ years Fibre Optic splicing experience (preference given to those with additional experience or FTTx project experience)
• Technical training considered an asset
• Previous experience testing for improved experience
• Experience using FO troubleshooting tools (i.e. OTDR, Mass Fusion Splicing, etc.)
• Drivers license
• Clean driving record
• Customer service skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skillsProblem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of the company and all of its services
• Good working knowledge of hand and power tools used in this position
• Proficient in fibre cable termination with connectors
• Well versed in fusion splicing machine technique
• Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, confined spaces, isolation
• Ability to work in a physically demanding atmosphere including, but is not limited to carry, raise and
• climb a ladder, carry, lift and handle heavy equipment (manhole covers, cable reels)
• Self-disciplined, motivated and organized
• Effective planning skills
• Managing skills

 

Qualifications

• At least an associate degree in telecommunications engineering or electrical engineering
• Specialized certifications would be an advantage

 

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