HOTO ENGINEER

Lepton Software Export & Research; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lepton Software Export & Research is seeking an experienced OFC / HOTO Engineer to join our field operations in Gurugram, Haryana. You will perform OFC splicing, OTDR testing, and HOTO surveys, while collecting accurate field data and maintaining reports.

Role requires hands-on skills in fiber routes, joints, and network assets, with readiness to travel to project locations and work in challenging field conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience in OFC splicing and fiber jointing for field deployments.
• Proficient in OTDR testing, tracing, and interpreting results.
• Understanding of OFC networks, cables, joints, ODFs, chambers/manholes.
• Hands-on experience in HOTO surveys.
• Ability to read OFC route drawings and document field data.

Responsibilities

• Perform OFC fiber splicing and ensure proper jointing as per project standards.
• Carry out OTDR testing and tracing of fiber links to identify routes, faults and losses.
• Analyze OTDR traces and prepare/maintain required test reports.
• Conduct OFC route surveys and collect accurate field data related to fiber routes.
• Perform HOTO surveys and verify existing OFC infrastructure, routes and assets.
• Verify field data against drawings and project requirements.
• Identify and report discrepancies, damages, missing assets, and route deviations during the survey.
• Coordinate with field teams, project teams, and clients/engineers for survey and testing activities.
• Maintain proper documentation of survey data, OTDR reports, splicing records, and HOTO information.
• Ensure all activities are completed as per project quality and safety standards.

Skills

OFC Splicing

OTDR Testing

HOTO Surveys

Route Drawings Interpretation

Field Coordination

Travel Availability

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for an experienced and technically skilled OFC / HOTO Engineer with practical knowledge of Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) networks, fiber splicing, OTDR testing, and HOTO (Handing Over/Taking Over) surveys. The candidate will be responsible for field-level OFC activities, testing, documentation, and survey work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform OFC fiber splicing and ensure proper jointing as per project standards.
• Carry out OTDR testing and tracing of fiber links to identify fiber routes, faults, losses, and other network issues.
• Analyze OTDR traces and prepare/maintain required test reports.
• Conduct OFC route surveys and collect accurate field data related to fiber routes and network infrastructure.
• Perform HOTO surveys and verify existing OFC infrastructure, routes, joints, chambers/manholes, handholes, and related network assets.
• Verify field data against drawings and project requirements.
• Identify and report discrepancies, damages, missing assets, and route deviations during the survey.
• Coordinate with field teams, project teams, and clients/engineers for survey and testing activities.
• Maintain proper documentation of survey data, OTDR reports, splicing records, and HOTO-related information.
• Ensure all activities are completed as per project quality and safety standards.

REQUIRED SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS

• Practical experience in OFC splicing and fiber jointing.
• Good knowledge of OTDR testing, tracing, and interpretation of OTDR results.
• Good understanding of OFC networks, fiber cables, joints, ODFs, chambers/manholes, and associated infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience in HOTO surveys is mandatory.
• Ability to understand OFC route drawings and field documentation.
• Good field coordination and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to project locations and work in field conditions.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience in telecom/OFC projects, BharatNet, fiber rollout, HOTO, FTTH, or similar network projects will be preferred.
• Candidates with hands-on field experience in OFC testing, splicing, and survey activities will be given preference.

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