Fibre Network Engineer (Fiber Works & Splicing)
Location: Central Africa
Experience: 3-4 Years
Job Description:
Focused on supporting the Network Design team on our documentation and walkout efforts. The ideal candidate will work closely with network designers and walkout teams.
Focused on supporting the Network Design team on our documentation and walkout efforts. The ideal candidate will work closely with network designers and walkout teams. This candidate should be skilled in outside plant splicing and be comfortable working with engineering and splice documentation. A working knowledge of OTDR testing and the Microsoft Office suite will be needed.
The successful candidate will have project management skills, the ability to work independently, knowledge of OSP construction best practices, be detail focused and have high level computer literacy.
This position requires telecommunications experience and the ability to travel between Washington and Oregon. It will also require participation in the Wave Emergency On Call schedule for outage response.
Responsibilities include:
Prepping and fusion or mechanical splice SM and occasionally MM fiber optic cables, in both outdoor and indoor settings
Constructs proper splice cases pressurized and non-pressurized, using all types and sizes of cable, including but not limited to: grounding, bonding, isolation, slack storage and sealing
Able to place a mid-sheath splice
Work with Construction PM’s and/or OSP Engineers to perform splicing as directed
Testing and troubleshooting fiber using an OTDR, optical power meter, fiber identifier and scope
Provide the OSP Engineers with detailed reports of field splicing activity
Work flexible hours, after hours work which would include nights and weekends
Strong communication skills are absolutely essential as is a cooperative attitude toward co-workers and third party vendors
Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic that can provide high productivity with minimal supervision.
On call rotation responding and restoring services for emergency calls, responsible for being on the job at short notice to repair damaged cables until service is restored.
Reviews and interprets underground and aerial cable records in existing records, on maps or in the field
Makes precise recommendations for changes in running fiber optic cables, or provides input into construction methodologies
Participates in engineering, permit and construction processes
Perform all work as necessary to conform to quality control guidelines (includes compliance with requirements outlined in applicable regulations such as: OSHA, FCC, NESC and NEC, etc ; as well as following procedures as outlined in the Installation, Technical, Operations, and Safety Manuals, and Employee Handbook)
Clean, maintain, stock, and secure assigned vehicle and equipment
Perform other duties as requested by supervisor
