Fiber Optic Technician

NCS Network Cabling Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Cabling Services (NCS) seeks Experienced Traveling Fiber Optic Technicians to support commercial, industrial, and data center projects across Houston and surrounding regions. 100% travel is required, and candidates must be based in Houston, TX.

Role emphasizes hands-on fusion splicing, termination, testing, and troubleshooting in live data center environments, with strict adherence to safety, change management, and documentation practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years hands-on fiber optic experience.
• Experience with fusion splicing, termination, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Data center experience required.
• Experience using OTDRs and optical power meters.
• Knowledge of fiber and copper structured cabling systems.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work independently and in fast-paced environments.
• Willingness to travel 100% for project assignments.

Responsibilities

• Perform fusion splicing of fiber optic cables.
• Terminate fiber optic cables using LC, ST, and SC connectors.
• Conduct fiber testing using OTDRs, optical power meters, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve fiber optic connectivity and performance issues.
• Install, route, label, and manage fiber cabling in data centers and other commercial environments.
• Install and support structured cabling infrastructure, including cable trays, ladder racks, patch panels, and cross-connects.
• Work in live data center environments while following strict access, safety, and change management procedures.
• Maintain accurate testing results, installation documentation, and project records.
• Ensure all installations meet applicable industry standards, project specifications, and quality requirements.
• Travel to project sites as required.

Skills

Fiber splicing

Fiber termination

Fiber testing

OTDR usage

Data center

Cable testing

Standards knowledge

Driver's license

Team collaboration

Independent work

Tools

OTDRs

Power meters

Fiber testers

Job description

Network Cabling Services (NCS) is seeking Experienced Traveling Fiber Optic Technicians to support commercial, industrial, and data center projects throughout Houston and surrounding regions. This role is ideal for technicians with hands-on fiber optic splicing, termination, testing, and troubleshooting experience, particularly in live or critical data center environments.

This position requires 100% travel based on project assignments. Candidates must be based in Houston, TX.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform fusion splicing of fiber optic cables.
• Terminate fiber optic cables using LC, ST, and SC connectors.
• Conduct fiber testing using OTDRs, optical power meters, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve fiber optic connectivity and performance issues.
• Install, route, label, and manage fiber cabling in data centers and other commercial environments.
• Install and support structured cabling infrastructure, including cable trays, ladder racks, patch panels, and cross-connects.
• Work in live data center environments while following strict access, safety, and change management procedures.
• Maintain accurate testing results, installation documentation, and project records.
• Ensure all installations meet applicable industry standards, project specifications, and quality requirements.
• Travel to project sites as required.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on fiber optic experience.
• Proven experience with fiber fusion splicing, termination, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Previous data center experience is required.
• Experience using OTDRs and optical power meters.
• Working knowledge of fiber and copper structured cabling systems.
• Familiarity with BICSI, EIA/TIA, NEC, and TIA-942 standards and applicable industry best practices.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, high-security environments.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and commitment to safety and quality.
• Willingness and ability to travel 100% for project assignments.

Preferred Experience

• Live or mission-critical data center installations.
• Rack and stack support, cable tray and ladder rack installations, patch panels, and cross-connects.
• Experience working under strict data center access controls and change management procedures.
• Commercial, industrial, and data center job sites.
• Multiple project locations throughout Houston and surrounding regions, with travel as required by project needs.
• Hands-on fieldwork in active construction and operational data center environments.
• Company: Network Cabling Services (NCS)
• Location: Houston, TX 77034
• Travel Requirement: 100%
• Minimum Experience: 2 years of fiber optic experience
• Data Center Experience: Required
• Driver's License: Required