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Abacus Technology Corporation · 3 weeks ago

Cable Splicer

US-MD-Aberdeen Proving Ground

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$47.82/hr - $47.82/hr

5+ years exp

Abacus Technology Corporation is seeking a Cable Splicer to provide support for Outside Plant cable infrastructure at Aberdeen Proving Ground. The role involves maintaining, repairing, and replacing cable systems, as well as troubleshooting and ensuring compliance with technical standards.

Information TechnologySoftwareTelecommunications

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, and/or replace the existing cable plant

Provide fiber optic/copper cable fabrication

Support adds/moves/changes in response to service requests or work orders

Locate, repair, and/or replace splice cases

Perform troubleshooting to locate faulty splice cases and component assemblies

Provide design and maintenance support, which includes monitoring the security of cable runs, providing alternate routing for disaster recovery, with consideration of the location of local exchange carrier facilities and the physical terrain

Review engineered drawings, statements of work, and technical manuals to determine requirements for underground, buried, and aerial cable systems

Prepare and install distribution equipment and terminate/splice cables

Ensure cable installations are compliant with technical standards, specifications, and engineered directives

Document infrastructure by labeling and routing equipment and cables; recording configuration diagrams and specifications

Maintain network by troubleshooting and repairing outages; test network backup procedures; update documentation

Maintain safe work environment and conditions by following codes, standards, and legal regulations

Perform maintenance on many different and varying types of cable and equipment with exposure to environmental conditions

Assist with repairing, securing, and replacing all cable-related defects within manholes

Perform other duties as assigned to support contract requirements

Attend training sessions as required (DoD, Information Assurance, Security, Corporate)

Qualification

Fiber optic maintenanceCable fabricationTroubleshooting skillsBICSI Tech certificationOSHA Confined Space trainingFusion splicersValid driver’s licenseCommunication skills

Required

5+ years experience in fiber optic maintenance, installation, testing, and repair of equipment and systems

HS diploma or GED

BICSI Tech (TE350) certification

OSHA Confined Space training or certification

Experience with requisite tools and test equipment to include fusion splicers

In-depth knowledge of OSP network drawings, route maps, interpreting fiber test results, fiber optic network infrastructure, engineering design, and construction

Must have strong communication skills

Able to lift and maneuver loads weighing 50lbs or more

Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license

Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance