Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years of experience in Telecom Network Infrastructure., Strong expertise in OTDR, CD/PMD, and fiber testing equipment., Proficiency in fiber splicing, cleaning, and handling practices., Ability to analyze fiber test data and troubleshoot network issues..

Key responsibilities:

Testing and fault finding of optical fiber networks using industry-standard equipment.

Performing site surveys and investigating network issues.

Managing project documentation and providing test reports.

Interfacing with vendors and clients to resolve fiber network problems.

Job description

Title: Fiber Tester 2(Field Eng Lead)(With OTDR)
Location: Fully Remote
Duration: 12+ Months contract with Possibility for extension
Pay Rate Range: $33.35hr. on W2.

*** This is a Fully Remote position and has close to 90% travel. Candidate must work on our W2. No thirdparty candidates. ***

Job Description:

Our Direct client is looking for a Fiber Tester 2 with OTDR expertise which has an 80% travel.

Job Summary

Candidates will be responsible for testing, fault finding, and corrective action of the endtoend of connectivity of optical fiber paths using multiple testing apparatus (OTDR, CDPMD, Optical Insertion Loss measurements and fiber endface validation) and performing basic site surveys to investigate and correct network issues

This involves:

Maintaining Project Schedules

Performing fiber characterization tests using OTDR, CDPMD, power meterlaser source and fiber end face testing using industry standard test equipment

Troubleshooting of ISP (InSide Plant) fibre systems and taking corrective actions associated to issues found

Use of Visual Fault Finders (ie Redlighting fibres)

Splicing or resplicing of problematic fiber strands using industry standard fusion splicers

Fiber end face cleaning using multiple industry standard methods

Providing field analysis on Vendors 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 vendorcustomer requirements

Managing project field documentation andor ticketing applications

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:

Organizational competence

Strong experience analyzing OTDR traces, OIL data and CDPMD data.

Strong experience with optical power meters and laser sources to be used with validations and troubleshooting of ISP circuits

Significant experience with proper fibre handling, cleaning and scoping practices and ability to effectively demonstrate such to others

Experienced with industry standard cabling practices, dressing of fibre and copper cabling, termination of fibre and copper cabling

Able to describe the details and structure of ISP and OSP Fiber Networks

Fusion splicing using industry standard equipment

Understanding of various fiber types

Communication:

High level analytical and troubleshooting skills

Effectively present to internal team meetings both written and orally

Identify issues and enact resolutions effectively

Assist in fiber issue resolution

Multitask effectively and maintain project deadlines

Interface with vendors and customers 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

Able to understand and implement fibre cablingport mapping documentation

Minimum of two years in a project management or project support capacity; directing field resources an asset

Additional languages a definite asset

The following benefits are offered for this position: medical, dental, & vision insurance, shortterm disability, life and AD&D insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Everest Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws. #IND