Fiber/OTDR Lead Engineer (REMOTE)

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 1 Year(s)

Skills

OTDR trace analysis
fiber optics testing
CD/PMD testing
OIL (Optical Insertion Loss) data
optical power meter usage
laser source operation
ISP circuit troubleshooting
fiber end-face validation
fiber cleaning/scoping
fiber and copper cabling termination
fiber handling best practices
ISP/OSP fiber network knowledge
fusion splicing
fiber type identification
redlining documentation
vendor interfacing
Visual Fault Finder usage (VFL/red-lighting)
site surveys
project schedule management
fiber demarcation point documentation
test report preparation
project field documentation
ticketing system usage
fiber issue remediation
diversity validation
rack/grounding inspection
EXFO Toolbox proficiency
vendor deliverable analysis
fiber port mapping documentation
telecom network infrastructure experience
office software proficiency
analytical and troubleshooting skills
team communication (written/oral)
multitasking
project management support
multilingual abilities (a plus).

Job Details

Please note that this is a 1-year contract position with possibility of extension.

Please submit your resume only if you have OTDR tracing/Fiber Optics Experience. All other resumes will be rejected.

NOTES: This position has 10% travel ratio

Required Experience

Organizational competence

Strong experience analyzing OTDR traces, OIL data and CD/PMD data.

Strong experience with optical power meters and laser sources to be used with validations and troubleshooting of ISP circuits

Significant experience with proper fibre handling, cleaning and scoping practices and ability to effectively demonstrate such to others

Experienced with industry standard cabling practices, dressing of fibre and copper cabling, termination of fibre and copper cabling

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 and troubleshooting skills

Effectively present to internal 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 customers and develop issue remediation protocols

General Experience:

Minimum 3 years experience within a Telecom Network Infrastructure environment

Able to use any generic office software.

Familiarity with EXFO Toolbox used in the analysis of fibre test data or similar software applications

Experience with understanding vendor contractual deliverables

Able to understand and implement fibre cabling/port mapping documentation

Minimum of two years in a project management or project support capacity; directing field resources an asset

Additional languages a definite asset

Candidates will be responsible for testing, fault finding, and corrective action of the end-to-end of connectivity of optical fiber paths using multiple testing apparatus (OTDR, CD/PMD, Optical Insertion Loss measurements and fiber end-face validation) and performing basic site surveys to investigate and correct network issues

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

Troubleshooting of ISP (InSide Plant) fibre systems and taking corrective actions associated to issues found

Use of Visual Fault Finders (ie Red-lighting fibres)

Splicing or re-splicing of problematic fiber strands using industry standard fusion splicers

Fiber end face cleaning using multiple industry standard methods

Providing field analysis on 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/customer requirements

Managing project field documentation and/or ticketing applications

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.)

Applicants must provide their phone number. Reference job number A4816.

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