Fiber Optic Technician – Structured Cabling (Houston)

Network Cabling Services, Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Cabling Services is seeking an experienced Fiber Optic Technician to support commercial, industrial, and data center projects in the Houston area. The role requires hands-on fiber installation, testing, and troubleshooting in critical environments.

The position involves travel, adherence to change management and safety protocols, and ensuring compliance with data center standards such as TIA-942. Houston-based candidates with 2+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years hands-on fiber optic field experience.
• Experience in fusion splicing and termination.
• Proficient with OTDR and power meters.
• Knowledge of BICSI, EIA/TIA, NEC, and TIA-942 standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform fusion splicing of fiber optic cables.
• Terminate fiber using LC/ST/SC connectors.
• Conduct testing with OTDR and power meters.
• Troubleshoot fiber issues in the field.
• Install and manage fiber in data center environments.
• Travel to project sites as required.
• Ensure work meets industry safety standards.

Skills

Fiber splicing

Fiber termination

Fiber testing

Data center experience

Structured cabling

Job description

Fiber Optic Technician – Structured Cabling (Houston)

Network Cabling Services

12626 Fuqua St. Houston, TX 77034

Salary: 23.00 - 34.00 USD

Network Cabling Services (NCS) is hiring experienced Fiber Optic Technicians to support commercial, industrial, and data center projects in the Houston area and surrounding regions. This role requires travel and strong hands-on experience in fiber installation, testing, and troubleshooting within critical environments.

What You’ll Do

• Perform fusion splicing of fiber optic cables
• Terminate fiber using anaerobic connectors (LC, ST, SC)
• Conduct testing using OTDR and power meters
• Troubleshoot and resolve fiber optic issues in the field
• Ensure all work meets industry and safety standards
• Install, route, and manage fiber within data center environments
• Must be able to travel

Data Center Experience (Required)

• Experience working in live/critical data center environments
• Knowledge of structured cabling systems (fiber & copper)
• Familiarity with:
• Rack and stack installations
• Cable tray and ladder rack systems
• Patch panels and cross-connects
• Ability to follow strict change management and access protocols
• Understanding TIA-942 standards and data center best practices.

What It Takes to Succeed

• Strong experience with:
• Fiber termination
• Fiber testing and troubleshooting
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-security environments
• Strong attention to detail and documentation
• Willingness to travel for project assignments

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in:
• Fiber splicing (Required)
• Fiber termination (Required)
• Fiber testing (OTDR, power meters)
• Working knowledge of BICSI, EIA/TIA, NEC, and TIA-942 standards
• Valid Driver’s License (Required)
• Commercial, industrial, and data center job sites
• Travel required based on project needs

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.