Fiber Test Engineer - Remote

Title: Fiber Test Engineer - Remote

Mandatory skills:

Telecom Network Infrastructure,
fiber path, optical fiber paths, fiber characterization test, fiber end face validation,
power meter, laser source, fiber testing, face testing, fiber strands, fibre test data,
fiber network, field analysis, field documentation, fiber protection, fiber issue resolution,
OTDR, CD, PMD, Optical Insertion Loss measurements, OIL data,
project management, project documentation, project support, project schedule,
vendor requirements, vendor infrastructure deliverable, software applications,
ISP, OSP Fiber NetworksFusion, EXFO Toolbox,
test equipment, test data, testing packages, test reports,
analytical, multitask, issue remediation, communication

Description:

Fiber Tester (Field Eng Lead)

Job Summary:

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.)

Required Experience:

Knowledge:
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

Education:
High School Degree and relevant experience

Must Have:
Contractors will be traveling. This position has 90% travel ratio
Know how to use an OTDR, EXPO OTDR
Data Center experience working on Fiber Optic Experience/Splicing/Troubleshoot.
3+ years of experience working with an OTDR

VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.

Contact Details :

VIVA USA INC.
3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008