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Lead Field Technician | Fiber Audit Services- New Albany, OH

Remote in Athens, OH, US • Posted 30+ days ago • Updated 1 hour ago

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Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

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Skills

Attention To Detail
Issue Resolution
Cabling
PASS
ESD
Optics
Data Centers
Network
INSPECT
Management
Reporting
Auditing
Workflow
JIRA
Inspection
Video
Optical Fiber
Bluetooth
Information Retrieval
International Relations
Investor Relations
Laptop
Testing
Documentation

Summary

Lead Fiber Field Technician - Data Center Audits

Position Overview
We are seeking experienced Lead Fiber Field Technicians to support large-scale fiber circuit audit projects within active data center environments. This is a hands-on role requiring strong fiber optics expertise, troubleshooting skills, and attention to detail.

Candidates must have prior experience working with fiber infrastructure and be capable of independently performing inspections, testing, documentation, and issue resolution in mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

Perform end-to-end fiber circuit audits across multiple DMARC locations during each shift.
Clean, inspect, and scope fiber end-faces using industry-standard tools and best practices.
Conduct optical power testing at 1310nm and 1550nm wavelengths.
Identify and resolve fiber contamination issues while differentiating contamination from physical damage.
Escalate unresolved issues according to established procedures.
Record test results, audit findings, and corrective actions using customer-provided mobile and web-based applications.
Scan and validate cable barcodes using Bluetooth scanners.
Verify fiber polarity using IR cards when required.
Maintain accurate and complete documentation with first-pass quality.
Follow all site safety, PPE, ESD, and operational procedures.

Required Qualifications
Fiber Optics Experience

Minimum 3 years of hands-on fiber optic experience in data centers, network facilities, or similar environments.
Experience with LC, MPO/MTP, and SC fiber connector types.
Proven experience performing fiber audits, circuit validation, or fiber testing projects.
Understanding of DMARC environments and fiber connectivity infrastructure.
Ability to identify contamination versus physical fiber damage.

Cleaning & Inspection

Experience using one-click, cassette, and reel-style fiber cleaners.
Knowledge of wet-clean and dry-clean methodologies.
Understanding of proper cleaning procedures for single-fiber and MPO connectors.
Familiarity with common contamination issues and remediation techniques.

Fiber Testing & Analysis

Experience using fiber inspection scopes and video probes.
Ability to inspect MPO connectors and interpret inspection results.
Experience performing optical power meter and light source testing.
Knowledge of acceptable power levels for single-mode and multimode fiber circuits.
Familiarity with IEC 61300-3-35 fiber inspection standards preferred.

Troubleshooting

Ability to diagnose and resolve fiber circuit issues independently.
Experience identifying fault locations across DMARCs, patch panels, and fiber routes.
Capable of managing multiple circuit issues while maintaining priorities and quality standards.

Documentation & Reporting

Experience logging field test results using mobile or web-based applications.
Ability to maintain accurate records and complete audit documentation.
Comfortable learning new customer-specific software and workflows.
Experience updating ticketing systems or customer portals.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting hyperscale or large-scale data center projects.
Familiarity with Jira or similar ticketing platforms.
OTDR testing experience at 1310nm and 1550nm wavelengths.
Experience working in active construction or data center build environments.
Previous lead technician or trainer experience is a plus.

Required Tools & Equipment Experience

Technicians should be proficient with:
Fiber inspection scopes and video probes
Optical power meters and light sources (1310nm / 1550nm)
Fiber cleaning tools and solutions (wet and dry cleaning)
Bluetooth barcode scanners
IR cards for polarity verification
Laptop-based testing and documentation applications

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10105282
Position Id: 880005
Posted 30+ days ago

Company Info

About Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

Motion Recruitment delivers IT Talent Solutions for Contract, Direct Hire, Managed Solutions and Statement of Work to all of North America from our 21 delivery centers. Our high-touch, specialized, team-based recruitment model’s success is proven through our exemplary track record in filling the most challenging IT positions for startup and enterprise clients alike. Our hyper-specialized tech focus results in a truly consultative approach for both our clients and candidates, within our recruiting areas of expertise: Software, Mobile, Data, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Product + UX and Functional.

Motion also delivers IT Consulting Solutions through the Motion Consulting Group (MCG) that create true digital transformation for IT projects in Agile Development & Coaching, DevOps & DevSecOps Solutions, and Managed Services for IT Operations.

We’re also the proud creators of Tech in Motion and the Timmy Awards, our North American community platform, events series and award program that connects over 250,000 tech enthusiasts to meet, learn, and innovate.

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