Fiber Splicing Director: Nationwide Ops & Growth Leader

Sunrise Telecom Inc; Canton (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Telecom Inc. seeks a Director of Fiber Splicing to lead nationwide fiber splicing operations and expand capabilities across multiple locations. You will set standards, mentor teams, and develop a comprehensive training and certification program for all staff involved in splicing.

The role requires strategic oversight, strong leadership, and deep fiber optics expertise to drive productivity, quality, and profitability while ensuring safety and adherence to customer specifications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of fiber optic splicing experience in telecommunications.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing fiber splicing teams.
• Expert knowledge of single-mode and multi-mode fiber networks; fusion splicing techniques.
• Experience creating training programs and developing technical personnel.
• Willingness to travel extensively to Sunrise office locations and project sites.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Develop nationwide fiber splicing strategy.
• Build, lead, and mentor fiber splicing teams across multiple office locations.
• Establish standardized splicing procedures, quality standards, and best practices.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve a comprehensive training and certification program.
• Serve as SME for all fiber splicing operations.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support for field operations and project teams.
• Coordinate with Recruiting to identify hiring needs and qualifications.
• Support Business Development during customer meetings with technical expertise.
• Develop career progression paths for Fiber Splicers and Supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with customer specs, company standards, and safety regulations.
• Analyze project performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate new splicing technologies, equipment, and best practices.
• Coordinate with Operations for resource allocation.

Skills

Fiber splicing leadership

Project management

Training program development

Team mentoring

OTDR testing

Fusion splicing

Fiber testing equipment

Budgeting tools

Tools

OTDR testing

Fusion splicing

Fiber testing equipment

Budgeting tools

Job description

Sunrise Telecom Inc. seeks a Director of Fiber Splicing to lead nationwide fiber splicing operations and expand capabilities across multiple locations. You will set standards, mentor teams, and develop a comprehensive training and certification program for all staff involved in splicing.

The role requires strategic oversight, strong leadership, and deep fiber optics expertise to drive productivity, quality, and profitability while ensuring safety and adherence to customer specifications.