Join us at Entegro to connect future generations!
We¿re a distinguished leader in Telecommunications technology, with a proven track record of driving the advancement of gigabit networks.
The Senior Field Technician will be highly organised, self-motivated and responsible for installing and basic testing of Telecommunication Equipment and Systems on site in Greensboro
The technician will be expected to work on a number of diverse projects simultaneously and meet demanding deadlines on time and on budget.
Why you will love it here
Earn a competitive salary that reflects your experience and dedication in our innovative workplace.
Constant Learning & Career Development via our Track for Talent development programme, with the option to further progress your capabilities across 3 areas: Technical, Business and Emotional.
Collaborate with supportive colleagues in a professional and welcoming environment.
Community connection we frequently sponsor fundraisers, teams and causes that are close to our hearts.
And finally - we recognise our teammates and celebrate our wins.
Join our team and make your impact!
Please Note: Only candidates permitted to work in the US will be considered for this role
Assist in the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of telecommunication equipment and associated infrastructure (fibre and copper cable) in field environments.
Carry out Datacentre or PoP audits including all equipment, ports, caballing and general connectivity.
Conduct troubleshooting and fault isolation on optical network components.
Perform network testing, validation, and documentation of optical fibre networks.
Collaborate and support senior network engineers (remote) to configure and test installed telecommunication equipment.
Work closely with customers and internal teams to deliver projects and resolve technical issues.
Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of all work performed.
Perform risk assessments prior to commencing works in the field environment
Ensure compliance with safety and industry standards while working on-site.
Participate in training and development programs to enhance technical skills ensuring that all compulsory internal and external training is up to date and current.
When required, send daily reports on progress, status and risks
Working outside of normal hours to support cutover or migration activities
Required Skills
Equipment Audit
Port Audit
Fibre and Cable Tracing
Fibre Traffic Identifier Tests
Use of Visual Fault Locator
Rack Installation
Equipment Installation (Active and Passive)
PDU Installation
Cabling (CATx & Fibre)
Labelling
Power cable Install & Termination (DC & AC)
Copper Cable Terminations
Card Infills
Equipment configuration/Software Updates
Equipment standalone testing
Insertion Loss Testing
OTDR Testing
BER Testing (Client Side)
Basic Fault-finding
Compiling Test Reports
Desirable Skills
Equipment commissioning
Wavelength adds & balancing
Signal to Noise Ratio Testing
Advanced Fault Finding
CD/PMD Testing
Able to use OSA
DWDM Link & Span build, test and commissioning
Bachelor's degree or diploma in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Good level of practical ¿Hands On¿ experience in a Telephone Exchange or Datacentre environment
Good understanding of fixed line transmission systems including DWDM & OTN
Good understanding of optical and fibre principles including attenuation, dispersion and signal loss.
Good understanding of DC and AC Power principles
Experience using Power Measuring Test Equipment including Digital Multimeters.
Ability and appetite to learn new technical concepts and technologies
Experience using fibre optic test equipment such as OTDR, Optical Power Meters, and Optical Spectrum Analysers.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to travel and work in field environments.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good communication and documentation skills including MS Word, Excel & Teams
Full Clean driver's license
Desirable Vendor Experience
Ciena 6500 Packet Optical Platforms 2 Slot,7 Slot,14 Slot, 32 Slot, RLS, Coredirector, 5430, 5410, Waveserver AI, Waveserver 5
Huawei OSN 3800, OSN 6800
Nokia 1830
Infinera DTN, DTNx
Lucent OLS 400G, 800G, 1.6T, Lambda Unite, TDM10G
Adva FSP 150, FSP 3000
Nortel Opter
