Fiber Splicer

Centric Services•Magnolia, TX

16d

About The Position

The Splicer is responsible for the terminating, splicing, bonding/grounding, installing CPE into customer house, documenting, and testing of all fiber optic cables within the systems fiber optic networks and their related equipment with the end goal of providing maximum operating efficiency.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
At least 2 years of experience with Fiber Terminations, Fusion Splicing and Testing in an ISP and OSP environment.
OTDR Testing and Trace Analysis.
Power Meter Testing.
Ideal candidate should also have experience as a fiber optic technician, fiber optic splicer, construction with fiber optic background, or fiber optic telecommunications.
Clean & Valid Driver's License.
Effective communication skills, as required in responding to customer questions and complaints.
Clean & Valid Driver's License
Ability to travel up to 75% of the time throughout Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio.
Organized and attentive to detail with the ability to multi-task.
Proficiency in the use of a computer, and software applications including Microsoft Office.
Solid interpersonal skills – outgoing, positive, and user-friendly.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Prefer related experience in a start up environment.
Prefer related work experience in a Fiber Optic installation operation position.

Responsibilities

This position will consist of FTTH daytime, but possibility of some night work.
Fusion splice, terminate and install assortment of fiber optic connectors and enclosures including both loose tube fiber and ribbon fiber up to an 288ct fiber cable.
Construct a splice case, including but not limited to bounding, slack storage and sealing.
Must know the fiber optic color code system (Must be able to discern colors).
Prepare and maintain splicing records, schematics and diagrams.
Proficient in using fiber tools and fiber optic test equipment including traffic meters, fusion splicer, power meter, VFL and OTDR.
Troubleshoot damaged fiber, effectively and efficiently.
Install and maintain CPE local area networks (LAN) and WiFi networks
Install and maintain network interface devices (NID) and Optical Network Terminals (ONT)
Perform skilled troubleshooting from the MDF to the demarcation point including CPE
Respond to trouble tickets within acceptable company timeframe standards
Perform routine preventive maintenance and major repairs to distribution systems
Locate buried copper and fiber optic cabling
Record and report all record changes immediately
Ensure that both he/she and all employees comply with proper safety standards/ procedures and work practices according to OSHA standards, Future Infrastructure and/or the customer, whichever standard is higher.
Able to participate in on-call rotation 24/7/365 and work overtime with/without prior notice.
Must be able to read, understand and update splice documentation and maps as required