DataCenter Technician(RunOps)

Raas Infotek; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services firm in Temple, TX is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to oversee fiber optic installation tasks and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with 3-5 years of fiber experience, and be flexible to work varying schedules, including overtime as needed. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to provide onsite support are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in testing and troubleshooting MMF & SMF systems.
• Prefer Mechanical and Fusion Splice experience.
• Must possess problem-solving skills and be able to work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Install and terminate fiber optic cables and connectors.
• Provide onsite support after business hours.
• Test fiber cable using an OTDR.

Skills

Fiber termination

Testing & Troubleshooting MMF & SMF systems

Problem-solving skills

Critical thinking skills

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

3-5 years of experience in Fiber

Industry Certifications (Corning/FOA/BICSI)

Tools

Screwdriver

OTDR

Fusion splicing tools

Job description

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Senior Technical Recruiter at Raas Infotek

Temple, TX

Must be available to work a flexible schedule 24x7x365 to support business operations, including weekdays, weekends, and varying shifts. This role may require overtime exceeding 40 hours per week

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
• The Fiber Technician will complete any other duties as assigned

Additional responsibilities

• Able to provide onsite support after business hours as part of on-call schedule.
• Able to travel to various sites as needed.

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 will perform fusion splicing with all types of fiber cable
• The Fiber Technician performs building entrance splices, maintenance space, and direct buried splices

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The Fiber Technician must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop, and implement project process improvement(s).
• The Fiber Technician must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
• The Fiber Technician must possess and be proficient with the listed tools.
• The Fiber Technician must be able to act as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s).
• The Fiber Technician must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
• The Fiber Technician must be able to work at heights, off a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
• The Fiber Technician must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print, and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.

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.

Thanks & Regards

262 Chapman Road, Suite 105A, Newark, DE -19702

Phone: [phone] Ext: 143

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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