Fiber Specialist

Cook & Boardman Group • Austin, TX

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About The Position

We are seeking an ISP Fiber Specialist to be part of our Structure Cabling team. This position will be a responsible for installing and maintaining fiber optic cables. Responsibilities· Resolve, repair, and install fiber optics systems and ensure that they work properly.· Take care of fiber splicing and rectify fiber optic problem areas.· Communication with PM on manpower and material needs.· Serve as a liaison between office and field, communicating all information that is not classified as confidential.· Communicates with other trades on jobsites.· Adhere to site specific and company Safety protocols· Maintain proper housekeeping for a safe jobsite Requirements· Understanding of cable routing standards o Cable installation o Pathway installation· Ability to identify complete fiber color code.· Familiarity with MS office suite and other software suites applicable to the role including but not limited to: o MS Excel o MS Outlook o MS Word o Bluebeam· Understanding of polarity as it pertains to fiber connections.· Familiarity with the different fiber optic connection types: o MPO o LC o SC o APC o ST· Ability to splice individual and ribbon style fiber. o Fusion and Mechanical techniques o Splice on connectors o Splice on pigtails. o Splicing of bare fiber· Ability to terminate utilizing all industry standard methods. o Epoxy/Polish o Mechanical splice on connectors· Familiarity with all major manufacturers’ product lines regarding fiber o CommScope o Corning o Megladon o Panduit· Advanced level of fiber troubleshooting capabilities o OTLS o OTDR o VFL o Proven ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications/Experience· All T1/T2/T3 requirements plus advanced level of ability in fiber optic installations and terminations, with an emphasis on the inside plant environment.· OSHA 30, preferred but not required for hire. Minimal OSHA 10.· Proficient in construction related software (Plan Grid, Bluebeam, etc.)· Aerial lift certification· Fall protection certification/training Physical Requirements· Able to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs.· Able to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, and climb.· Able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.· Able to work on a ladder up 8 hours.· Able to work in confined spaces.

Requirements

• Understanding of cable routing standards
• Cable installation
• Pathway installation
• Ability to identify complete fiber color code.
• Familiarity with MS office suite and other software suites applicable to the role including but not limited to:
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• Bluebeam
• Understanding of polarity as it pertains to fiber connections.
• Familiarity with the different fiber optic connection types:
• MPO
• LC
• SC
• APC
• ST
• Ability to splice individual and ribbon style fiber.
• Fusion and Mechanical techniques
• Splice on connectors
• Splice on pigtails.
• Splicing of bare fiber
• Ability to terminate utilizing all industry standard methods.
• Epoxy/Polish
• Mechanical splice on connectors
• Familiarity with all major manufacturers’ product lines regarding fiber
• CommScope
• Corning
• Megladon
• Panduit
• Advanced level of fiber troubleshooting capabilities
• OTLS
• OTDR
• VFL
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• All T1/T2/T3 requirements plus advanced level of ability in fiber optic installations and terminations, with an emphasis on the inside plant environment.
• OSHA 30, preferred but not required for hire. Minimal OSHA 10.
• Proficient in construction related software (Plan Grid, Bluebeam, etc.)
• Aerial lift certification
• Fall protection certification/training

Responsibilities

• Resolve, repair, and install fiber optics systems and ensure that they work properly.
• Take care of fiber splicing and rectify fiber optic problem areas.
• Communication with PM on manpower and material needs.
• Serve as a liaison between office and field, communicating all information that is not classified as confidential.
• Communicates with other trades on jobsites.
• Adhere to site specific and company Safety protocols
• Maintain proper housekeeping for a safe jobsite

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees