Fiber Network Engineer

Key responsibilities

• Installation and Repair: Install and repair various types of cables, whether overhead, underground, or in conduits. This includes splicing new cables and repairing existing ones for both new construction and outage restoration.
• Splicing and Termination: Splicing involves joining the individual wires or fibers within cables by twisting, soldering, or using fusion techniques, with a focus on minimizing signal loss. This also includes accurate cable terminations on cross-connects, patch panels, and routers.
• Testing and Quality Assurance: Perform tests to identify and locate cable faults and to validate the quality of the service, ensuring end-to-end connectivity and functionality.
• Safety and Compliance: Adhere strictly to safety standards and regulations, which may involve working at heights, in confined spaces, or on energized circuits. They must also be proficient in safety equipment and procedures.
• Technical Documentation: Maintain accurate records, including splicing schematics, production and time sheets, and other project-related paperwork.
• Physical Work: Perform physically demanding tasks such as climbing poles, using bucket lifts, working in trenches, and handling heavy equipment.
• Troubleshooting: Analyze and resolve network issues to restore service and prevent future interruptions. 

Required skills and knowledge

• Knowledge of all types of splicing, including fusion and mechanical splicing for fiber optics.
• Proficiency with specialized tools and equipment for splicing, testing, and cable construction.
• Ability to read and interpret construction prints, technical manuals, and electrical diagrams.
• Familiarity with safety protocols, first aid, and CPR.
• Good physical stamina and the ability to work in various weather conditions.