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:
Work Location: Remote
