Fiber Test & Acceptance Specialist

Zayo Group

About The Position

Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises. Zayo is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Fiber Test & Acceptance Specialist to join our team. Our Fiber Test & Acceptance Specialist is responsible for performing tests, analyzing data, and ensuring the proper functioning and quality of fiber optic systems. The ideal candidate possesses knowledge of fiber optic technology, testing equipment, and diagnostic techniques to assess network performance and troubleshoot issues.

Requirements

Bachelors’ Degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 (five) years in the telecommunications industry with outside plant, fiber optics, telecommunication architectures, optical transport equipment, and project management experience.
Must be conversant/have working knowledge of structured cabling, routing, switching, and IP protocols.
Minimum of 4 (four) years of experience with analyzing fiber optic test results; OTDR, OLTS, FIP, CD PMD.
Familiar with EXFO FastReporter, EXFO ConnectorMax, Viavi FiberCable2 Suite, Viavi FiberChekPRO, Anritsu NetWorks, Email, MS Excel, Word and Google Earth.
Must be able to understand and read construction documents.

Responsibilities

Analyzing OSP dark fiber test data insertion loss, OTDR, power meter, FIP, CD & PMD in prepackaged detailed reports on the performance of fiber optic cables and networks.
Identify potential issues, inefficiencies, or areas of improvement.
Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of test results, processes, and network performance.
Prepare technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, technicians, and project managers to ensure all fiber optic systems meet the required standards.
Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance of company standards, safety regulations, and best practices during testing and analysis.
Provides specialized telecommunications technical expertise.
Coordinates and facilitates with internal resources to effect the timely completion of projects.
Verify and update internal records to ensure network inventory.
Validating correct test settings like wavelength, test duration, and test method (e.g., OTDR, power meter) were used to meet customer contractual requirements.
Reviewing dark fiber performance to identify any potential issues with the system's integrity.