Fiber Optics Technician- Intel AZ

Catapult Federal Services

Chandler (AZ)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Catapult Federal Services in Chandler, AZ is seeking a skilled Fiber Optics Technician to support instrumentation and controls on industrial and commercial construction projects. The role covers setup, configuration, testing, and commissioning of field devices, PLC/HMI systems, and related control equipment.

You will review plans, connect and calibrate instruments, perform electrical terminations, and troubleshoot during start-up.

Qualifications

Hands-on instrumentation setup, configuration, and calibration in field environments.
Ability to read electrical schematics and control drawings.
Experience with electrical terminations and point-to-point testing.
Basic PLC and HMI programming experience.
Willingness to support after-hours service.

Responsibilities

Learn site processes and review plans to meet objectives.
Connect instruments and verify proper field operation.
Set up instrumentation, calibrate, and document procedures.
Perform basic PLC and HMI programming as required.
Terminations, testing, start-up verification, and troubleshooting.
Provide after-hours service and support as needed.
Contribute to submittals, drawings and spec reviews.

Skills

Instrumentation setup

Calibration

PLC programming

HMI programming

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

After-hours support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in electronics

Associate degree preferred

Tools

PLC programming tools

Calibration equipment

Job description

Skilled Trades Chandler, AZ Contract To Hire Jun 8, 2026

FIBER OPTICS TECHNICIAN Construction | Chandler, AZ | Full-Time Contract

About Our Client

Our client is a privately held Systems Integration and Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Construction firm that has been delivering industrial automation solutions for over 30 years. Headquartered in Texas with offices across the country, they serve a broad range of industrial sectors including mission-critical data centers, oil & gas, semiconductor fabrication, battery storage, water & wastewater, and district energy. Their full-service capabilities span project management, instrumentation and electrical design, systems engineering, PLC/SCADA/HMI programming, UL-listed control panel fabrication, and electrical construction — all under one roof. The company is deeply committed to customer focus, total system responsibility, and delivering excellence on every project from initial design through post-project maintenance.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Fiber Optics Technician to support instrumentation and controls work on active industrial and commercial construction projects. In this role, you will be responsible for the setup, configuration, testing, and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems at job sites — ensuring everything from field devices to PLC/HMI systems is properly installed, wired, and functioning to spec. Your work plays a critical role in bringing new systems online safely and correctly.

Day to day, you will be learning site operational processes, reviewing plans and schematics, connecting and calibrating instruments, performing electrical terminations, and troubleshooting issues during the start-up phase. You will also contribute to project documentation including submittals, specification reviews, and drawing assessments. When systems are live, you may be called upon for after-hours support and service calls, making reliability and responsiveness key traits for this position.

The ideal candidate is technically sharp, comfortable working independently in the field, and has hands‑on experience with instrumentation setup, structured cabling, and basic PLC/HMI programming. Relevant certifications such as CFOT or BICSI are a strong plus. If you take pride in precise, quality‑driven work and want to be part of a team delivering complex automation projects across high‑demand industries, we want to hear from you.

Duties And Responsibilities

Learn site operational processes to understand desired objectives and functions of instrumentation and controls; review plans and schematics.
Connect instruments and confirm proper operation in the field.
Set up instrumentation at job sites; configure instruments using calibration procedures, start-up reports, documentation, schematics, and manufacturers' specifications.
Perform basic PLC and HMI programming tasks as required.
During the start-up phase, perform electrical terminations and testing to verify that wiring and controls are properly installed and executing the correct functions.
Verify and test all points of the design layout.
Troubleshoot problems during start-up; perform repairs including review and adjustments to programming where necessary.
Perform service calls and work orders during standard hours as well as on-call periods for after-hours support; troubleshoot wiring, equipment, and PLC/HMI code.
Contribute to project deliverables such as submittals, specification reviews, and assessment of drawings and schematics.

Required Experience / Skills

Hands‑on experience with instrumentation setup, configuration, and calibration in an industrial or commercial construction environment.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, and manufacturers' specifications.
Experience performing electrical terminations and point‑to‑point testing.
Basic proficiency with PLC and HMI programming.
Strong troubleshooting skills for wiring, instrumentation, and control system issues.
Ability to learn and understand site‑specific operational processes and control system objectives quickly.
Willingness and availability to support after‑hours on‑call service needs.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

NICE-TO-HAVES

CFOT (Certified Fiber Optic Technician) — standard baseline certification recognized by the Fiber Optic Association (FOA).
BICSI Installer (Inst1/Inst2) or BICSI Technician certification — highly valued for commercial and industrial structured cabling work.
Experience with SCADA systems or DCS platforms.
Familiarity with commissioning documentation and start‑up reporting processes.
Background in data center, oil & gas, or semiconductor fabrication environments.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent required. Technical training, vocational certification, or an associate's degree in electronics, instrumentation, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent hands‑on field experience will be considered.

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