Fiber Optic Technician

Rise; Ilocos Norte; On-site; PHP 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO for you and your family

Competitive salary

Flex time

Job summary

RISE is expanding and seeks Fiber Optic Technicians to splice fiber cables indoors and outdoors, read and maintain splicing schematics, and document field notes for timely, professional installs that meet company standards.

Travel and on-call duties may apply. Applicants with OTDR, Power Meter, VFL experience and a valid driver’s license are preferred; flex time is offered for some roles along with a competitive salary and HMO for you and your family.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and able to document findings clearly.
• Solid English written and verbal communication.
• Experience with fiber optic testing and splicing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Splice fiber optic cables in indoor and outdoor settings.
• Read, create and maintain splicing schematics and diagrams.
• Take and maintain accurate splicing and field notes.
• Ensure installations are done timely and to company standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Documentation skills

English proficiency

Tools

OTDR

Power Meter

VFL

Insertion loss testing

Job description

Job Description - Fiber Optic Technician

The RISE mission is to Accelerate Internet for the Philippines - we do this by focusing on the overall customer experience; providing excellent internet services while creating a positive impact on our partners and their industries.

From very humble beginnings and with a desire to carry out our mission, we have grown to serve business and wholesale customers in Cebu, Manila, and Davao. Our business customers come from varying industries, such as real estate, IT, and business process outsourcing, to name a few. Nonetheless, they all have one thing in common: they require high-quality service and great customer support.

To deliver the best customer experience, RISE works exclusively with technical services company Pathfinders, through which we maintain our benchmark average of 1.8 weeks installation time for business clients. Together, we operate GetaFIX, the biggest Internet eXchange in the Philippines that helps the efficiency of content and connectivity in the country. We also operate Open Access Network, a Fiber as a Service offering that helps reduce complexity for developers and telecommunication companies while increasing customer satisfaction.

Throughout the group, we foster a performance-based culture, where team members are encouraged to take ownership and exceed expectations for their projects. We practice transparency by conducting regular check-ins and quarterly performance reviews, which helps us achieve goals and continuously advance together. We promote work-life balance and have team activities, such as monthly get-togethers to celebrate our wins, and sponsor work-related training and conferences.

Be part of a growing mission-oriented business that requires new leaders who are proficient, proactive, and direct. Be rewarded with great colleagues, a supportive environment, a competitive salary, and a compensation package that includes HMO for you and your family. Flex time is offered for some roles and your teammates will be there to help as you further hone your skills and accomplish responsibilities. Make a difference and grow with us.

Due to expansion in operations within our group we require Fiber Optic Technicians with various levels of experience to splice fiber optic cables in indoor and outdoor settings, read, create and maintain splicing schematics and diagrams, taking and maintaining accurate splicing and field notes.

The Fiber Optic Technician exists to primarily splice fiber optic cables in indoor and outdoor settings, read, create and maintain splicing schematics and diagrams, take and maintain accurate splicing and field notes, and ensure that installs are done in a timely professional manner, and according to Company standards.

The FOT also acts as the primary facing agent during faults, fiber breaks, and addressing on-site customer issues or forwarding them to the right person and give an overall excellent impression of RISE to customers.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills
• Familiar with OTDR, Power Meter, VFL, and insertion loss testing
• Strong documentation skills and can use Google Suites or MS Office
• Good command of written and verbal English
• Familiar with fiber fusion splicing and similar activities
• Experience on GPON networks would be advantageous
• International experience and CFOT/CPCT Training are preferred
• With valid Driver’s License

Working conditions

• Travel may be required
• Overtime may be required to meet deadlines
• Shift schedule as determined by line head
• On-call duties will apply
• After hours obligations may apply
• Will be working outdoors in some cases
• When needed, may be required to climb poles, go through building vents, manholes, and similar areas
• When needed, may have to lift heavy objects or machinery

Hiring Process

Our team recognizes the importance of your candidacy, and we want to ensure that your application receives the attention it deserves. We aim to give our applicants a good experience by being timely, efficient, and direct. Rest assured that your application will be carefully reviewed and processed promptly.

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