Cable Splicer

SubCom•Picayune, MS

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cable Splicer performs cable jointing and splicing work for subsea fiber-optic cable installation and repair projects. The position requires extensive domestic and international travel and may involve work ashore or aboard cable ships and barges. The Cable Splicer constructs cable joints; maintains and repairs jointing equipment; manages jointing inventory and replenishes materials; assists in the Cable Control Room; handles cable; and completes post-operation reporting. The employee keeps training records current, supervises Cable Splicer Jointer Assistants, performs quality self-inspections of jointing and splicing processes, and certifies over-molded products through X-ray examination. During shipboard installation or repair work, the Cable Splicer ensures equipment is operational and materials are adequate for the assigned task, and is familiar with the procedures for splicing the various cables used on assigned projects.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Extensive domestic and international travel is required.
Familiarity with procedures for splicing the variety of cables on assigned projects.
Knowledge of ISO DOCS, Radiology, Impact-O-Graph Reading, Millennia Jointing, and Universal Jointing.
PC knowledge, including MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
A resume must be attached to the application.

Responsibilities

Construct cable joints.
Maintain and repair jointing equipment.
Control jointing inventory and replenish materials.
Assist in the Cable Control Room.
Handle cable and complete post-operation reporting.
Keep training records current.
Supervise Cable Splicer Jointer Assistants.
Perform quality self-inspections of jointing and splicing processes.
Certify over-molded products through X-ray examination.
Ensure jointing equipment is in working order and materials are adequate during shipboard installation or repair work.
Perform jointing and cable operations ashore and aboard cable ships or barges.
Follow procedures for splicing the variety of cables used on assigned projects.