Fiber Optic Technician/Fiber Tester

Candidates will be responsible for testing the end-to-end connectivity of optical fiber paths using multiple testing apparatuses, including OTDR, CD/PMD, Optical Insertion Loss measurements, and fiber end-face validation, as well as performing basic site surveys.

This involves:

• Maintaining Project Schedules
• Performing fiber characterization tests using OTDR, CD/PMD, power meter/laser source, and fiber end-face testing using industry-standard test equipment
• Splicing or re-splicing of problematic fiber strands using industry-standard fusion splicers
• Fiber end face cleaning using multiple methods
• Providing field analysis on the Vendor's fiber network from test data
• Preparing testing packages, including:
• Redlining of project documentation, including fiber path and demarcation points
• Provide test reports as dictated by vendor requirements
• Managing project field documentation
• Interfacing with vendors to provide remediation to fiber path issues
• Performing site surveys to validate vendor infrastructure deliverables, including any issues (not limited to):
• Fiber type
• Points of failure
• Diversity requirements
• Framework and support infrastructure (racks, fiber protection, grounding etc)

Required Experience:

Knowledge:

• Project management and organizational competence
• Very strong experience analyzing OTDR traces, OIL data, and CMD/PMD data
• Able to describe the details and structure of ISP and OSP Fiber Networks
• Fusion splicing using industry-standard equipment
• Understanding of various fiber types

Communication:

• High-level analytical skills
• Effectively present at team meetings both written and orally
• Identify issues and enact resolutions effectively
• Assist in fiber issue resolution
• Multi-task effectively and maintain project deadlines
• Interface with vendors and develop issue remediation protocols

General Experience:*

• Minimum 3 years of experience within a Telecom Network Infrastructure environment
• Able to use any generic office software.
• Familiarity with EXFO Toolbox used in the analysis of fiber test data or similar software applications

Heavy Travel up to 80%