Fiber Splicer

YOU Broadband India Ltd.; Surat; On-site; INR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

YOU Broadband India Ltd. is seeking a Field Fibre Technician to perform optical fibre splicing for FTTH, HFC, and backbone networks, including jointing, termination and restoration work.

The role requires hands-on experience with fusion splicing machines and OTDR testing, plus ability to troubleshoot faults, interpret OTDR readings and coordinate with NOC and field teams. Willingness to work in outdoor conditions and during emergencies is essential.

Qualifications

• 1 – 3 Years Experience in Optical Fibre / Telecom field.
• Relevant telecom/fibre network and splicing experience will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform optical fibre splicing for FTTH, HFC and backbone fibre networks.
• Carry out fibre jointing, termination and restoration activities.
• Identify and rectify fibre cuts, attenuation and connectivity issues.
• Perform core identification, fibre preparation, splicing and joint closure work.
• Operate fusion splicing machines, OTDR, power meter, VFL and other fibre-testing equipment.
• Conduct OTDR testing and analyse results to identify faults and fibre loss.
• Maintain proper fibre routing, dressing, labelling and documentation.
• Handle emergency fibre-cut restoration activities and minimise network downtime.
• Coordinate with the NOC, field engineers and Operations team for fault identification and resolution.
• Support preventive maintenance and network restoration activities as required.
• Ensure proper handling and protection of fibre joints, closures and associated equipment.
• Maintain tools, equipment and required materials in proper working condition.
• Follow all safety procedures, company SOPs and network quality standards.
• Update work status and provide accurate information after completion of assigned activities.
• Ensure all assigned work is completed within the defined TAT.
• Maintain proper records of splicing work, testing results, fibre routes and restoration activities.

Skills

Fibre splicing

Fusion splicing

OTDR testing

Power meter use

VFL operation

Troubleshooting

Field work

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Fusion splicing machines

OTDR

Power meter

VFL

Job description

Optical Fiber Splicing, Testing and Network Restoration

• Perform optical fibre splicing for FTTH, HFC and backbone fibre networks.
• Carry out fibre jointing, termination and restoration activities.
• Identify and rectify fibre cuts, attenuation and connectivity issues.
• Perform core identification, fibre preparation, splicing and joint closure work.
• Operate fusion splicing machines, OTDR, power meter, VFL and other fibre-testing equipment.
• Conduct OTDR testing and analyse results to identify faults and fibre loss.
• Maintain proper fibre routing, dressing, labelling and documentation.
• Handle emergency fibre-cut restoration activities and minimise network downtime.
• Coordinate with the NOC, field engineers and Operations team for fault identification and resolution.
• Support preventive maintenance and network restoration activities as required.
• Ensure proper handling and protection of fibre joints, closures and associated equipment.
• Maintain tools, equipment and required materials in proper working condition.
• Follow all safety procedures, company SOPs and network quality standards.
• Update work status and provide accurate information after completion of assigned activities.
• Ensure all assigned work is completed within the defined TAT.
• Maintain proper records of splicing work, testing results, fibre routes and restoration activities.

Required Skills

• Good knowledge of optical fibre networks and fibre splicing techniques.
• Hands-on experience with fusion splicing machines.
• Knowledge of OTDR, power meter, VFL and other fibre-testing equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot fibre faults and perform restoration work.
• Basic understanding of fibre loss, power levels and OTDR readings.
• Ability to interpret OTDR test results and identify fibre-related faults.
• Good teamwork, coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to work in outdoor and field conditions.
• Willingness to attend emergency breakdowns and restoration work when required.

Key Requirements

• Field-work flexibility.
• Willingness to work in shifts and during emergency restoration activities.
• Valid two-wheeler/driving licence preferred.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to travel within the assigned operational area.
• Physically fit for field and outdoor activities.
• Willingness to respond to emergency fibre-cut restoration requirements.

Qualification / Experience :

• 1 – 3 Years Experience in Optical Fibre / Telecom field.
• Relevant telecom/fibre network and splicing experience will be an advantage.