RunOps Technician

Cabling And Termination:

• The Fiber Technician will mount and install racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware.
• Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required.
• Perform testing: continuity test horizontal and riser cable; use of volt-ohmmeter; troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts, and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cable; use a tone set.
• Install LC, Client, ST, FC, FDDI, SMA and MPO/MTP connectors, for both multimode and single-mode fiber.
• Terminate simplex and duplex jumper cord.
• Terminate and breakout outside plant fiber.
• Terminate indoor tight buffered multimode and single-mode fiber.
• Install fan out kits including buffer tube.
• Calculate end-to-end loss budgets in accordance with TIA/EIA standards for multimode and single-mode fiber.
• Fully complete all paperwork accuXXly and on time, including timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required.
• Complete any other duties as assigned.

• Provide onsite support after business hours as part of the on-call schedule.
• Travel to various sites as needed.

• Test using an OTDR, Fluke and EFXO.
• Troubleshoot using an OTDR to identify and correct problems end to end, and network wide.

• Perform mechanical splicing with all types of fiber cable.
• Perform fusion splicing with all types of fiber cable.
• Perform building entrance splices, maintenance space splices, and direct buried splices.

• Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and able to help create, develop, and implement project process improvements.
• Must promote the company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
• Must possess and be proficient with the listed tools.
• Must be able to act as the company liaison for interface with customer representatives.
• Must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentations.
• Must be able to work at heights, off a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print, and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be proficient at terminating all connector types and methods for SMF and MMF systems (Unicam, anaerobic, heat-cure).
• Must have testing and troubleshooting MMF and SMF systems experience (OTDR and PMLS).
• Prefer 3 5 years of experience in fiber.
• Prefer industry certifications (Corning/FOA/BICSI).
• Prefer data center installation experience.
• Prefer mechanical and fusion splice experience.
• Prefer OSP/confined space entry experience (splicing).
• Must be able to use the following trade tools: screwdriver (regular and Phillips), torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers (needle nose and channel locks), hammer, wrench set, cable stripper, flashlight and gloves, punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blades, tone set, 6/8 position combo crimp tool, and Krone/3M/BIX.