What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiber Optics Technician position at MittGroup?
Excellent Benefit package offered : competitive pay depending on experience, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401K plus company match, Employee referral bonus, Company Paid Basic Life Insurance, Paid time off.
General Functions
Responsible for terminating and testing aerial and underground fiber optic systems, updating, and maintaining project tracking information such as production sheets, time sheets and customer required paperwork. Additional responsibilities include performing all aspects of the project in accordance with OSHA, Expanse Core Values, and customer requirements. The Fiber Technician will be responsible for prepping and splicing fiber optic cables. Deep knowledge of most fiber optic splice closures, OTDR testing, optical power meter and fiber identifier.
Responsibilities
- Prepping and fusion or mechanical splice SM and MM fiber optic cables, in both outdoor and indoor settings
- Construct proper splice cases pressurized and non-pressurized, using all types and sizes of cable, including but not limited to grounding, bonding, isolation, slack storage and sealing
- Able to perform a mid-sheath ring cut splice on both loose tube buffer and ribbon fiber
- Testing and troubleshooting fiber using an OTDR, optical power meter, tone meter, fiber identifier and scope
- Provide the OSP Engineers with detailed reports of field splicing activity
- Work flexible hours, after hours work which would include nights and weekends
- On call rotation responding and restoring services for emergency calls, responsible for being on the job at short notice to repair damaged cables until service is restored.
- Review and interpret underground and aerial cable records in existing records, on maps or in the field
- Must be able to create materials list based on plans / scope of work, order and compile materials for crew in advance of deployment.
- Make precise recommendations for changes in running fiber optic cables, or provides input into construction methodologies
- May be asked to participate in engineering, permit and construction processes
- Perform all work as necessary to conform to quality control guidelines (includes compliance with requirements outlined in applicable regulations such as : OSHA, FCC, NESC and NEC, etc.; as well as following procedures as outlined in the Installation, Technical, Operations, and Safety Manuals, and Employee Handbook)
- Clean, maintain, stock, and secure assigned vehicle and equipment
- Basic computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel
- Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.
Additional Responsibilities (Secondary Functions)
Qualifications
Physical and Mental Demands
About Expanse Electrical
Expanse Electrical Offers an Excellent Compensation Package that includes a competitive salary and enrollment into our comprehensive benefits package.
Expanse Electrical is a leader in professional services, specializing in oilfield electrical construction & maintenance; industrial electrical supplies (serving the oil & gas industries); natural gas pipeline automation; utility distribution & transmission lines; and power substation.
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