Data Center Cabling & Fiber Engineer

HCLTech; Singapore; On-site; SGD 46,872 - 80,352; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech is seeking a Datacenter FieldOps Technician to support production network cabling and MACs across the datacenter. The role involves installing hardware, labeling, powering, and testing copper/fiber links while maintaining safety and documentation.

You will handle asset management, daily logs, on-call support, and on-site security procedures, with opportunities to work with advanced DC technologies and contribute to ongoing infrastructure health.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Proficient with listed tools.
• Skilled in terminating all connector types and methods for SMF and MMF systems (Unicam, anaerobic, heat-cure).
• Experience in testing and troubleshooting MMF & PMLS (OTDR & PMLS).
• Preferred 3-5 years of fiber experience.
• Preferred industry certifications (Corning/FOA).
• Preferred mechanical and fusion splice experience.
• Preferred OSP / confined space entry experience (splicing).
• Proficient with trade tools including screwdrivers, torpedo level, tape measure, snips, pliers, hammer, wrench set, cable stripper, flashlight, gloves, punch tool, tone set, crimp tool, and Krone/3M/BIX tools.

Responsibilities

• Support and complete all scheduled data center MACs.
• Perform hardware installation MACs, including device labeling, power, and network cable connectivity.
• Complete hardware support work orders involving MACs, certification, troubleshooting, and break-fix.
• Manage assets, auditing, and daily work log/ticket tracking.
• Provide smart-hands assistance within SLA; on-call duties may apply.
• Maintain a safe operating environment and report violations.
• Maintain detailed documentation and record keeping.
• Follow site security protocols and data protection procedures.
• Log, secure, and document media storage devices.
• Use network hardware/components, copper and fiber installation/testing tools, and DCIM tools.
• Coordinate equipment/material receiving, shipping, and RMA processing.
• Provide vendor and security escorts as needed.
• Perform cleaning of floor, cabinets, work benches, and areas.
• Support data center SOPs and reporting on service availability and capacity.
• Conduct daily error log reporting and inspections for health/power/cooling hazards.
• Coordinate installation and delivery schedules per project plans.
• Perform on-call duties as needed.
• Basic copper termination skills required.
• Mount/install racks, patch panels, fiber hardware, grounding.
• Perform testing: continuity tests, volt-ohmmeter use, troubleshoot cable issues, tone sets.
• Install various fiber connectors (LC, SC, ST, FC, FDDI, SMA, MPO/MTP).
• Terminate simplex & duplex jumper cords, outer fiber, indoor tight buffered fiber.
• Install fan-out kits including buffer tubes.
• Calculate end-to-end loss budgets perTIA/EIA standards.
• Complete paperwork timely (timesheets, transfers, work orders, changes, transfers).
• Perform testing using OTDR, Fluke, and EFXO.
• Troubleshoot network issues using OTDR.
• Perform mechanical and fusion splicing with fiber types.
• Perform building entrance splices and direct buried splices.

Skills

MACs execution

Fiber termination

OTDR testing

Troubleshooting MMF/SMF

Tools & safety

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma

Tools

OTDR

Fluke meter

EFXO tools

Crimp tools

Krone/3M/BIX tools

Screwdrivers

Pliers

Job description

HCLTech is seeking a Datacenter FieldOps Technician to support production network cabling and MACs across the datacenter. The role involves installing hardware, labeling, powering, and testing copper/fiber links while maintaining safety and documentation.

You will handle asset management, daily logs, on-call support, and on-site security procedures, with opportunities to work with advanced DC technologies and contribute to ongoing infrastructure health.