Fiber Optic Cable Splicer

Sentry Electrical Group, Inc.•Wolcott, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a traveling position that will start in Wolcott, IN, and then move to other locations across the US. The Fiber Splicing Technician supports all splicing requirements for Sentry Electrical Group, Inc.’s fiber projects. The role involves splicing underground fiber optic cables, understanding engineering and splicing drawings, and possessing strong project management skills. Knowledge of Outside Plant cable placement construction practices and experience with computers for updating drawings and fiber optic splicing documentation are also required. This position requires constant travel, and when not splicing, the employee will work alongside crews. The technician must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Requirements

4+ years of splicing experience.
High School/Some College Preferred.
Field Of Study: Drafting, Electronics or Telecommunications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and be detail oriented.
Ability to interact effectively with other team members.
Excellent skills in Outlook, Excel and MS Word.
Hook up machine to test the OPGW.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and quickly changing work environment with strict deadlines.
Must be able to work independently without supervision.
A combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

Ability to fusion or mechanical splice SM or MM fiber optic cables, to include: terminate various types of fiber optic connectors (ST,SC, LC)
Work with engineers and/or OSP PM’s to perform fusion splicing as directed.
Installation and testing of pressurized and non-pressurized closures on all types and sizes of cable.
Experience and knowledge in fiber acceptance testing, using Fiber Optic Scope and or a Fiber OTDR.
Installation and dressing of fiber optic cables (vertical/horizontal).
Serve as a resource to the internal staff on matters concerning splicing practices and procedures.
Provide red-line splicing diagrams to update network documentation.
Provide management with detailed reports of field splicing activity.
Communicate with Project Manager and Team Leader on workload status in order to meet designated goals.
Maintain company vehicle, and equipment in good working condition.
Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic that can provide high productivity with minimal supervision.
Extensive driving and travelling up to 100%.
Must have excellent driving record.