We are hiring for a Fiber Characterization Technician.This role is perfect for someone with strong technical skills, leadership abilities, and a commitment to quality.
This will be a TRAVELING contract role, comes with company benefits, $50 / Hr-$56 / HR rate, per diem / plane ticket, rental vehicle & offers the opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company with plenty of room for growth!
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive fiber characterization tests including OTDR, Optical Return Loss, Optical Power Loss, Dispersion Tests, PMD, and CD.
- Maintain and calibrate testing tools and equipment.
- Prepare and submit daily progress reports to the installation supervisor.
- Delegate tasks to lower-level installers, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety.
- Verify test results and coordinate testing procedures within customer maintenance windows.
- Perform quality assurance on all reports and ensure accurate test parameters.
- Interface with customers, providing technical support and project updates.
- Handle hardware testing, including power verification, device provisioning, and system tests.
- Conduct long-term, load, stress, and performance characterization testing.
- Manage on-site job records and ensure adherence to project deadlines and quality standards.
Required Skills
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Data Center / PoP / CO commissioning, provisioning, test & turn-up.
- Proficiency with Fiber Characterization test equipment (EXFO, VIAVI, etc.) and fiber cleaning kits.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of optical routing equipment installations.
- Familiarity with fiber optic cable installation & testing practices, AC / DC power, and network troubleshooting.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and project management software.
- Clean driving record, criminal background check, and successful drug test required.
11 days ago