OTDR Technician

📌 Position: OTDR Technician

📍 Location:Odisha

🏢 Department: Telecom / Fibre Projects

🔍 Role Overview: We are looking for an OTDR Technician responsible for testing, analysing, and maintaining optical fibre networks using OTDR equipment. The role involves fieldwork, troubleshooting fiber issues, and ensuring network quality.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

• Perform OTDR testing on fiber optic cables as per project requirements
• Analyze OTDR traces to identify faults such as breaks, bends, and high-loss points
• Measure attenuation, splice loss, and connector loss
• Conduct end-to-end fiber testing from both ends (where applicable)
• Perform fiber splicing and rectification of faults
• Maintain accurate records of test results and reports
• Capture GPS coordinates and geo-tagged photos/videos of sites
• Follow assigned routes and project plans (desktop plan)
• Submit daily reports and OTDR trace files (.sor format)
• Ensure proper handling and maintenance of OTDR and splicing equipment

✅ Requirements:

• ITI / Diploma / Certification in Telecom, Electronics, or related field
• Experience in OTDR testing and fiber splicing (preferred)
• Ability to interpret OTDR traces and troubleshoot fiber issues
• Willingness to travel extensively and work in field conditions
• Basic knowledge of telecom fiber networks

➕ Preferred Skills

• Experience in telecom projects (FTTH / OFC / backbone networks)
• Familiarity with GIS or survey-based projects
• Knowledge of safety practices in field operations

💼 Working Conditions

• Field-based role with frequent travel
• Work in rural, remote, and hilly terrains