Technician

Emdad; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company in Saudi Arabia seeks experienced technicians for fiber and UTP cable installation. Candidates should be capable of working with various telecommunications equipment and essential tools. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, testing, and teamwork in diverse schedules including on-call and holiday duties. Knowledge of basic electricity and the ability to adapt to different tasks is crucial. A positive attitude and collaborative spirit are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to install trunks, ducts, flex pipes, EMT pipes.
• Technical understanding of loss and attenuation.
• Knowledge of using common electric power measurement instruments.

Skills

Ability to work with UTP and fiber cables

Ability to bunch, terminate, and test UTP cables

Ability to perform fiber optic test and troubleshooting

Knowledge of basic electricity related to telecommunications

Working knowledge of hand tools and electric power tools

Experienced with basic computer skills

Ability to work in varied schedules

Teamwork skills

Tools

Fluke

Fusion splicer

Mechanical splicer

OTDR

Power meters

Light source

Job description

• Ability to work with UTP and fiber cables. (CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6, fiber MM, fiber SM).
• Ability to bunch, terminate, and test UTP cables.
• Ability to install trunks, ducts, flex pipes, EMT pipes.
• Must have experience with the following equipment (Fluke, Fusion splicer, Mechanical splicer, OTDR, Power meters, light source).
• Ability to perform fiber optic test and troubleshooting.
• Technical understanding of loss and attenuation.
• Experienced with basic computer, especially Excel and the Internet and have the ability to learn new programs.
• Knowledge of basic electricity related to telecommunications (e.g., voltage, current, resistance, power, grounding, insulation, Ohm’s Law, AC/DC).
• Knowledge of using common electric power measurement instruments (e.g., multimeters, Avo meters).
• Working knowledge of hand tools and electric power tools (cable lugs crimper, hot guns, heat shrinks, Hilti, drills, etc…).
• Experienced in making installation, racking, and stacking for equipment like switches, routers, UPSs, indoor/outdoor cameras, etc…

Other skills

• Ability to work in a variety of schedules and duties, including normal duty, on‑call duty, overnight duty, weekend, holiday, and extended travel.
• Ability to work with others and perform teamwork.