SR.TECHNICIAN, FIBER OPTICS

alfanar; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

alfanar Construction is seeking a Fiber Optic Technician to support EPC projects in Saudi Arabia. You will splice SM/MM fiber cables, prepare cables, and terminate connections across various connectors.

The role requires careful testing using OTDR and power meters, with emphasis on safety and quality across projects kingdom-wide. The position involves collaborating with site teams, ensuring cable health and standards compliance, and supporting timely project delivery in Riyadh and other sites as

Qualifications

• Experience with fiber optic systems and splicing procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot faults and perform required testing.
• Adherence to safety procedures and project standards.

Responsibilities

• Splice fiber optic cables across SM/MM types (indoor/outdoor).
• Prepare, arrange, and terminate fiber cables per standards (FC/ST/LC/SC).
• Perform testing with OTDR and power meters after splicing.
• Troubleshoot faults and ensure readiness for final tests with witnesses.

Skills

Fiber optic splicing

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Tools

OTDR

Power meter

Fusion splicer

Job description

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Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

alfanar is involved in:

• Electrical, Electromechanical and Civil Engineering Construction
• Manufacturing and Marketing Electrical Construction Products

Our Main Divisions:

alfanar Construction is classified as a Grade I contractor by the Contractors Classification Committee of the Government of Saudi Arabia.

alfanar Construction is an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company with a track record of consistent growth. We have emerged as a strong EPC contractor in the Energy, Infrastructure as well as Engineering Services sectors in Saudi Arabia.

With the support of special purpose service units, alfanar Construction continuously strives to provide appropriate and timely solutions to clients, conforming to international standards.

The core EPC activities of alfanar Construction are in the fields of:

• Power and Water Projects
• Transmission and Distribution Projects
• Building Construction (Industrial & Commercial) Projects
• Splicing and termination for Fiber optic cables and supervision for fiber optic cables related works and testing for the FO cables after splicing/termination with OTDR & Power Meter

Key Accountability Areas

• Splicing (he will be responsible for fiber optic cables splicing with different types of SM &MM indoor/outdoor and underground /OPGW
• Cable preparation (he will be responsible for fiber optic cables preparation and arrangement according to standards to be ready for splicing )
• Termination/connectorization (he will be responsible for termination work for fiber optic cables in our projects with different types of connectors (FC-ST-LC-SC) for all FO SM&MM cables with different types of termination (Hot Melt & Epoxy-Polish).
• Troubleshooting (he will be responsible for fiber optic cables troubleshooting after splicing to clear any faults to be ready for final testing).
• Testing (he will be responsible for local testing with OTDR & Power meter for fiber optic cables after splicing and make sure that it is ready for final testing with witness ).
• Safety (He will follow the full safety requirement for our main clients ).
• Job location (He is responsible to our fiber optic work in all our projects all over the kingdom along with our team )
• Supervision (He will supervise the site team in pulling and arranging the FO cables before splicing to make sure that cable are healthy and as per standards and all our requirements are fulfilled

Role Accountability

• Communicate effectively with peers and supervisors and show openness to directions and feedback.
• Use tools and machineries within efficient cost and time.
• Execute the operational activities as per delivery schedules and work instructions.
• Solve any related issues arise and escalations any complex operational problems.
• Implement the quality standards for products or processes or related activities.
• Execute the tasks as per work routines and instructions.
• Comply to related policy, procedures, and processes.
• Adhere to all Safety procedures and regulations