Datacenter Technician ( RunOps )

HCLTech; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

10 days of paid time off per year

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

HCLTech is looking for a Fiber Technician in Ashburn, VA. This role involves mounting and installing fiber optics hardware, performing testing, and troubleshooting. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and proficiency in terminating all connector types for both single-mode and multi-mode systems.

The position comes with benefits like medical, dental, and a 401(k), along with a competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• Proficient at terminating all connector types for SMF and MMF systems.
• Experience testing and troubleshooting MMF & SMF systems.
• Prefer 3-5 years of experience in Fiber.

Responsibilities

• Mount and install racks, patch panels, and fiber optic hardware.
• Perform testing and troubleshoot issues end to end.
• Provide onsite support after business hours as part of the on-call schedule.

Skills

Proficient at terminating all connector types

Testing and Troubleshooting MMF & SMF systems

Mechanical and Fusion Splice experience

Confined Space Entry experience

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

OTDR

Fluke

Mechanical splicing tools

Job description

Location: Ashburn, VA

Cabling & Termination

• The Fiber Technician will mount and install racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware. Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required.
• The Fiber Technician performs testing: continuity test horizontal and riser cable; use of volt-ohmmeter; troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts, and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cable; use a tone set.
• The Fiber Technician installs LC, SC, ST, FC, FDDI, SMA and MPO/MTP connectors, for both multi-mode & single-mode fiber.
• The Fiber Technician will terminate simplex & duplex jumper cord.
• The Fiber Technician will terminate & breakout outside plant fiber.
• The Fiber Technician will terminate indoor tight buffered multimode and single-mode fiber.
• The Fiber Technician will install fan out kits including buffer tube.
• The Fiber Technician will calculate end to end loss budgets in accordance with TIA/EIA standards for multimode & single-mode fiber.
• The Fiber Technician will fully complete all paperwork accurately and on time specifically: timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required.

Additional responsibilities

• Able to provide onsite support after business hours as part of the on-call schedule.
• 25% travel required for this position within US location.

Testing

• The Fiber Technician will test using an OTDR, Fluke & EFXO.
• The Fiber Technician troubleshoots using an OTDR to identify and correct problems end to end, and Network wide.
• The Fiber Technician will perform mechanical splicing with all types of fiber cable.
• The Fiber Technician performs building entrance splices, maintenance space, and direct buried splices.

Education, Certification, License, And Skill Requirements

• Must possess a High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be proficient at terminating all connector types and methods for SMF and MMF systems (Unicam, anaerobic, heat‑cure).
• Must have Testing & Troubleshooting MMF & SMF systems experience (OTDR & PMLS).
• Prefer 3-5 years of experience in Fiber.
• Prefer Industry Certifications (Corning/FOA/BICSI).
• Prefer Mechanical and Fusion Splice experience.
• Prefer OSP / Confined Space Entry experience (splicing).
• Must be able to use the following trade Tools: Screwdriver (regular and Phillips), torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers (needle nose and channel locks), hammer, wrench set, cable stripper, flashlight and gloves. Punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blades, tone set, 6/8 position combo crimp tool, and Krone/3M/BIX.

Disclaimer

HCL is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to [e-mail] for investigation.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance‑based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need‑based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.