Job Description:

Job Summary

Candidates will be responsible for testing the end-to-end of connectivity of optical fiber paths using multiple testing apparatus from OSP handoff to customer equipment by fusion splicing before preforming complete fiber characterization (Fusion Machine, OTDR, CD/PMD, Optical Insertion Loss measurements and fiber end-face validation) and performing basic site survey

This involves:

Maintaining Project Schedules

Proper prepping of fiber cables for splicing per industry/customer standards in various splice housings, using various cable types (ribbon fiber, loose tube, armored/non armored, 900 micron MIC cables/pigtails, etc.)

Splicing various types of fiber cable of various fiber counts.

Performing fiber characterization tests using OTDR, CD/PMD, power meter/laser source and fiber end face testing using industry standard test equipment

Ability to troubleshoot issues on fiber network with the use of OTDR, VFL and other instruments.

Splicing or re-splicing of new strands and problematic fiber strands using industry standard fusion splicers

Fiber end face cleaning using multiple 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 requirements

Managing project field documentation

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:

Project management and organizational competence

Fusion splicing using industry standard equipment

Very strong experience analyzing OTDR traces, OIL data and CD/PMD data.

Able to describe the details and structure of ISP and OSP Fiber Networks

Understanding of various fiber types

Strong computer skills of various programs needed for project information delivery and handing off of test results/issues.

Communication:

High level analytical skills

Effectively present to 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 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

Minimum of two years in a project management or project support capacity directing field resources an asset

Additional languages a definite asset

Education:

High School Diploma

Must haves:

1-3yrs Experience

OTDR and troubleshooting experience

Basic Fiber experience

Day to Day:

9am Local time of the country, visit two- three site a day, end day 4pm.

Motivated candidate that is willing to work and learn.

Client will train.

Remote: 90% traveling required. (U.S and to other countries)

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $32.11 - $33.43 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location: Remote

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