Job description: Fiber Optic Splicer
Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: TBD
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Bachelor
Salary Range: $24- $28
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Telecommunications
About Yupana:
Yupana is a Technology Consulting firm, specializing in wireless and wireline professional services. We provide Engineering, Design, Deployment and Consulting services to the wireless sector and fiber optic infrastructure services, including program management, engineering, permitting, splicing, testing, solar installation, emergency restoration, and maintenance in the wireline industry. We offer specialized support services to all stakeholders in the business of Wireless Design and Optimization. For more information, visit www.yupanatech.com
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Fiber Optic Splicer responsible for the installation, testing, and maintenance of fiber optic cables in underground. With a proven history of efficiently managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines, this position entails frequent travel to various project locations. Communication and time management are essential to succeed in this position.
Responsibilities
Fiber Optic Cable Splicing and Installation:
- Conducts maintenance and repair work on fiber optic lines, including examination, testing for damage, troubleshooting faults, and splicing new lines to replace damaged cables
- Reads and interprets fiber splicing diagrams, prints, specifications, work scopes, and fiber optic color code charts
- Performs outside plant fiber optic cable splicing, including ribbon fiber and loose tube fiber, installation of splice closures, unidirectional and bidirectional fiber testing, and termination of fiber optic cables
- Constructs proper splice cases, ensuring slack storage and securing
- Executes ring cuts, Installs and mounts FTPs (fiber termination points) and splicing cabinets
- Installs and connects wires and cables to designated terminals, ensuring proper connectivity within the network
- Attaches or detaches hardware components to diverse structures as required for network installation and maintenance
Requirements
•Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in network engineering with a focus on fiber optic splicer
- Strong understanding of optical networking principles, including signal propagation, attenuation, dispersion, and amplification
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Key Skills & Experience We’re Looking For:
- Proficient use of MS Office applications including Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; teleconferencing applications
- Functional use of common office equipment, computers, and office software
- Strong time management skills, with the ability to manage priorities and workflow
- Commitment to accuracy and high standards for quality of work
- Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance
- Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with a sense of urgency
- Operate all testing equipment and be adept at resolution of challenges common to fiber optic networks
- Experience prepping fiber splice enclosures such as Tyco, Commscope, Corning etc.
- OTDR (Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer) DWDM, PMD and CD experience
- Fusion splices SM ribbon and loose tube fiber optic cables, to initiate or terminate various types of fiber optic connectors (ST, SC, LC).
- Fiber engineer knowledge of fiber design, reading documentation, understanding of light levels and dB loss
Preferred Qualifications
- Eligibility for US Employment
- Minimum of 21 years of age
- A valid California driver's license
- Familiarity with splicing fiber optic cables including proficiency in joining optical fibers to ensure reliable signal transmission
- Ability to travel to multiple work sites, work overtime, weekends, holidays, or off hours
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $33.00 per hour
Work Location: On the road
