Expanse Electrical Co. · 6 months ago
Fiber Optics Technician
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expExpanse Electrical Co. is seeking a Fiber Optics Technician to perform essential duties related to fiber optic cable installation and maintenance. The role involves splicing fiber optic cables, troubleshooting, and providing detailed reports while ensuring compliance with quality control guidelines.
ConstructionElectrical DistributionMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Prepping and fusion or mechanical splice SM and MM fiber optic cables, in both outdoor and indoor settings
Construct 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 perform a mid-sheath ring cut splice on both loose tube buffer and ribbon fiber
Testing and troubleshooting fiber using an OTDR, optical power meter, tone 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
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
Review and interpret underground and aerial cable records in existing records, on maps or in the field
Must be able to create materials list based on plans/scope of work, order and compile materials for crew in advance of deployment
Make precise recommendations for changes in running fiber optic cables, or provides input into construction methodologies
May be asked to participate 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
Basic computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel
Perform other duties as requested by supervisor
Fiber Splicing ‐ Preparing various types of fiber optic cables and tools for splicing, operate fiber optic test equipment, reading and understanding the test results for troubleshooting purposes
Customer Service ‐ Interaction with project owners, engineers and coordinating with customers and engineers for scope changes and communicating those changes to the Project Manager
Team Leader – Ability to assist in supporting a group to successfully complete an assigned task, share knowledge and experience with the team, mentor junior technicians
Reporting – Provide timely feedback of task status, changes, issued, concerns and results
Other – Serves as backup to other positions at the direction of management; and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 2 years of fiber splicing experience
Working knowledge of a variety of splicing tools, equipment, and techniques
FOA or ETA OSP Certification
Safety training as required by specific projects
Industrial First Aid and CPR certifications and experience
Deep knowledge of all types of fiber optic testing, including Power Meters and OTDR
Ability to adhere to Local, Federal regulations and Company policies
Ability to drive company vehicles in a safe and responsible manner, operate bucket trucks, pull splice labs, and pull trailers
Company
Expanse Electrical Co.
Expanse Electrical Company is a premier provider of integrated electrical infrastructure, instrumentation and automation system solutions.
501-1000 employees
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