Fusion Splicer

KMM Telecommunications • Lewisville, TX

85d

About The Position

KMM, a leading provider logistics and network services to the U.S. communications industry, is currently seeking an experienced Optical Field Technician responsible for being the project technical lead in Testing and Turn Up and analyze troubles Ciena, Nokia, ALU, Cisco and Fujitsu optical equipment, circuits and fiber optic networks. Responsible for furnishing written communications to the customer. Perform the installation, terminating, labeling, testing, and troubleshooting of voice, data, and fiber optic premise distribution systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree.
• One to Five years of experience in optical technician field support of Ciena, Nokia, ALU, Cisco and Fujitsu network elements.
• Completion of Ciena, Nokia, ALU, Cisco or Fujitsu Optical Field Engineer course is desired; equivalent field experience with Ciena products may be considered.
• Experience with other optical network offerings may be considered.
• Ability to communicate effectively, written and verbal in order to resolve complex system problems.
• Ability to comprehend and follow work instructions, apply basic math, and use handheld measurement devices.
• Ability to characterize fiber spans, analyze test results and implement corrections.
• Strong foundational understanding of UPSR/BLSR, SONET, point-to-point, Optical Mesh Networking, single mode and multi-mode fiber, GPON, DWDM and connector types.
• Self-sufficient, able to troubleshoot optical networking problems, journeyman technician.
• Exhibit a 'Road-Warrior' mentality, as needed to meet customer requirements.
• Team player with well-developed interpersonal skills who is comfortable in a cross-functional, multi-cultural environment with a focus on team development and prioritization.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of Ciena, Nokia, ALU, Cisco or Fujitsu Optical Field Engineer course.
• Experience with other optical network offerings.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for commission, test and turn-up of customer equipment all types of equipment including: Norte/Ciena, Alcatel-Lucent, DSC, Adtran, Infinera, Tellabs, Fujitsu, and Cisco.
• Experience with fiber characterization.
• Extensive travel, up to 100% may be required.
• Perform System Line Up And Test procedures on optical transmission equipment.
• Review and follow MOPS for customer equipment.
• Troubleshoot faults on in-service and/or out-of-service equipment.
• Test and Turn-up DACS (Digital Access Cross-connect Systems).
• Test and Turn-up Ethernet equipment and circuits.
• Run tests with the NOC on equipment alarms that require IP Addresses.
• Maintain a test equipment inventory and calibration due dates.
• Be proficient using the following test equipment: OTDR, Fiber Optic Transmission Measuring Set, Visual Light Laser, Bit Error Rate Test Sets to test metallic DS1 and DS3 Circuits such as OC48, OC192, OC768, JDSU 5812, JDSU 6000 and JDS UNIPHASE T-BERD 8000 with SONET Platform, Ethernet Test Sets such as the Transport Module for the T-BERD 8000 Platform.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Personal Days.
• Fortune 500 benefits through ADP Total Source.
• 401K with company matching.
• Annual bonus, based on performance and annual profitability.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree