Summary:
- A Fiber Characterization (FC) Technician – (B-Side) will be experienced in all aspects of fiber optic testing and network troubleshooting. Responsible for OTDR, Power Meter & Laser Source (OLTS), OFI testing under the direction of the A-Side Technician. Provides continuous updates to the A-Side technician ad Project Manager about milestones; arriving on site, completing work, departing a site, etc., which needs to be relayed to the customer. An FC Technician will be personally responsible for maintaining his/her respective certifications unless otherwise negotiated in an employment agreement.
Major Responsibilities / Duties
- Manage all Test Equipment which has been assigned to him/her.
- Ensure that his/her test equipment is current on calibration.
- Writing and presenting reports to the A-Side technician and Project Manager on the conditions found at his/her location.
- Documenting all starts, breaks, and quitting time.
- Responsible for the accuracy of the test results taken from his/her location.
- Completes quality assurance procedures.
- Ensure the safety, quality, and efficiency of his/her actions.
- Interfaces with customer contacts on projects and work orders.
- Provides technical support for customer contacts and Technicians on request.
- Attends project planning and progress meetings with or without the customer contacts assigned.
- Understands, adheres to, and promotes the Environmental, Health & Safety policies of Telecommunication standards.
Position Qualifications / Requirements
- Must possess a valid US Driver’s License.
- High school or equivalent. Vocational/Technical Business School desired.
- Think critically and problem solve.
- Handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion.
- Good judgment.
- Organizational skills.
- Customer service skills.
- Must have color vision and good hearing.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and Vendor Specific Software.
- Strong technical aptitude.
- Minimum of Master Fiber Optic Technician training (TC-MFOT) and/or 1 year experience.
- Must have demonstrated proficiency and profitability at OTDR testing ad OLTS testing.
Work Requirements
- Proficient use of all tools.
- Prolonged standing.
- Climbing of stairs, ladders, and/or scaffolds.
- Carrying of loads up and down stairs.
- Reaching and/or grasping.
- Stopping, walking, kneeling, bending, crawling, and crouching.
- Carrying, pushing and/or pulling.
- Must work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Finger and wrist dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
- Heavy physical effort (usually lifting/moving up to 70 pounds).
- Exposure to noisy or dusty conditions.
- Exposure to chemicals and solvents.
- Exposure to mechanical, electrical, and/or other hazards.
- Use of standard office equipment.
- General testing knowledge required. (Ex. Fiber Optics, OTDRs, Power Meters, Laser Sources, etc.)
Supervisory Responsibility
Degree of Autonomy
- Works under direction of Project Manager & Fiber Characterization Technician (A-Side).
