Fiber Tester 2(Field Eng Lead)

Title: Fiber Tester 2(Field Eng. Lead)(With OTDR)
Location: Fully Remote
Duration: 12+ Months contract with Possibility for extension
Pay Rate Range: $33.35/hr. on W-2.

*** This is a Fully Remote position and has close to 80% travel. Candidate must work on our W2. No third-party candidates. ***

Job Description:

Our Direct client is looking for a Fiber Tester 2 with OTDR expertise which has an 80% travel.

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

The following benefits are offered for this position: medical, dental, & vision insurance, short-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Everest Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws. #IND