Optical Network Engineer – DWDM, Fiber & Upgrades

Placements24; Kimberley; In loco; CAD 36.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical aid

Provident fund

Paid annual leave

Specialized training

Safety equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking an Optical Network Specialist to join the Kimberley operations team. You will deploy, maintain, and optimize fiber optic infrastructure across the Northern Cape region, ensuring reliable services and high performance.

The role requires hands‑on experience with DWDM, CWDM, OTN and MPLS‑TP, plus proficiency with OTDRs and related test gear. Strong troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork are essential for success.

Competenze

• Diploma or Bachelor’s in Telecommunications or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years hands‑on optical network deployment/maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge of DWDM, CWDM, OTN and MPLS-TP.
• Proficiency with optical test equipment (OTDR, power meters, light sources).
• Ability to read network diagrams and technical specs; excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Mansioni

• Install, configure and maintain optical network equipment (DWDM, ROADM, OTN).
• Perform fiber testing, splicing and termination for high‑quality connections.
• Monitor network performance and promptly identify and resolve issues.
• Troubleshoot and repair fiber faults to minimize service interruptions.
• Plan and implement network upgrades with engineering and field teams.
• Document network configurations, schematics and test results.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Provide guidance to junior technicians and stay updated on new technologies.

Conoscenze

Optical networking

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Teamwork

Formazione

Diploma or Bachelor in Telecom/EE

Strumenti

OTDR

Power meters

Light sources

Fiber testing equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking an Optical Network Specialist to join the Kimberley operations team. You will deploy, maintain, and optimize fiber optic infrastructure across the Northern Cape region, ensuring reliable services and high performance.

The role requires hands‑on experience with DWDM, CWDM, OTN and MPLS‑TP, plus proficiency with OTDRs and related test gear. Strong troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork are essential for success.