Substation Fiber Technician - NATIONAL TRAVEL

EPS•Kansas City, MO

3d•$27 - $48

About The Position

At Electric Power Systems, we specialize in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance testing for a wide range of clients including Utility, Generation, Renewables, Industrial, Transit, Data Centers, and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. We are committed to providing a culture of safety and technical expertise as a way of setting the standard of excellence in the power industry. As a NETA accredited independent electrical testing & engineering organization, we set the standard for technical expertise and uncompromising safety within the renewable energy, data centers, and industrial industries. We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package including: Competitive pay Nashville Training Academy & Comprehensive Training Resources Career Path Planning Incentives for Professional Certifications Competitive Per Diem Referral Bonuses Tuition Reimbursement Medical, vision, and dental benefits 401k with company match Job Purpose: Immediate full-time position for experienced Fiber Splicing Technician. Candidate will be responsible for the terminating, splicing, documenting and testing of all fiber optic lines within the customer’s network. Five years’ experience and experience with EXFO fiber equipment preferred. Must be willing to travel. Current fiber optic certifications preferred.

Requirements

5 years previous experience
Positive attitude
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Must be highly organized
Must display strong work ethic, punctuality and attendance

Nice To Haves

Associates or Technical Degree preferred
CWDM and DWDM experience preferred
Experience in carrier technologies a plus
Experience with EXFO fiber equipment preferred.
Experience with the following equipment a plus: Fusion splicer, mechanical splicer, OTDR, power meters, traffic identifiers, digital multi-meters, cleavers, strippers, buffer tube splitters, cable ring tools, hand tools, toners, duct rodders, ladders, bucket trucks, etc. is preferred.
Current fiber optic certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform fiber tests with OTDR’s, light source and meters
Terminate, splice, bonds/grounds and tests fiber optic equipment to standards
Perform installation of fiber optic equipment and patch and panels.
Working knowledge of fiber optics
Basic knowledge of networking
Proficient in the operation of all related fiber tools and equipment
Terminate, splice and install a variety of fiber optic connectors and enclosures
Ability to troubleshoot damaged fiber effectively and efficiently
Perform fiber tests with OTDRs, light source and meters
Learn and adhere to all safety standards
Must be able to read and understand blue prints, designs and work scopes