Fiber Optic Splicing Technician — OTDR & Testing Pro

Millenext; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Holidays

401(k)

Company vehicle

Tools provided

Certification support

Professional development

Job summary

Chiron Communications Services in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Splicing Technician to install, splice, test and document fiber optic networks. The role involves single fiber and ribbon splicing for new installations, network expansions, and restoration projects.

Responsibilities include OTDR and Power Meter testing, interpreting ring bills, and maintaining field records. Travel to project sites, follow safety guidelines, and collaborate with field crews to complete projects on schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fiber optic splicing within the telecommunications industry.
• Proficiency in fusion splicing, fiber termination, and optical testing.
• Must be familiar with prep and splice OSP fiber enclosures.

Responsibilities

• Perform single fiber and ribbon splicing for installations, expansions, and restorations.
• Read and interpret ring bills, splice diagrams, and fiber assignment records for accurate routing.
• Conduct XFO documentation and field updates to maintain network records.
• Perform OTDR testing to identify faults and verify fiber continuity.
• Conduct Power Meter testing to measure optical signal levels and certify fiber links.
• Prepare and organize fiber cables, splice closures, patch panels, and distribution equipment.
• Troubleshoot fiber optic network issues and perform emergency restoration when required.
• Ensure splice losses meet customer and industry standards.
• Document test results, splice records, and as-built information accurately.
• Maintain company vehicles, splicing trailers, and testing equipment.

Skills

Fusion splicing

Fiber termination

Optical testing

OSP enclosures prep

Single fiber splicing

OTDR testing

Power meter testing

Ring bills & documentation

XFO documentation systems

Job description

Chiron Communications Services in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Splicing Technician to install, splice, test and document fiber optic networks. The role involves single fiber and ribbon splicing for new installations, network expansions, and restoration projects.

Responsibilities include OTDR and Power Meter testing, interpreting ring bills, and maintaining field records. Travel to project sites, follow safety guidelines, and collaborate with field crews to complete projects on schedule.