Fiber Splicing Technician | OTDR Pro & Field Installations

Electric Power Systems; Overland (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Health Savings Account (HSA) and a FSA

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Competitive Pay

Talent Development – Instructor-Led/On

Career Path Planning

Incentives for Certifications

Competitive Per Diem for Travel

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Electric Power Systems in Missouri is seeking an experienced Fiber Splicing Technician to terminate, splice, document and test fiber optic lines within customer networks. Five years’ experience and EXFO equipment knowledge preferred; travel is required to support diverse sites.

Responsibilities include OTDR testing, bonding/grounding, installation of fiber equipment and reading blueprints. Candidates should have an Associates/Technical degree and CWDM/DWDM experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Five years of fiber splicing experience.
• EXFO fiber equipment experience preferred.
• Must be willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform fiber tests with OTDRs, light source and meters.
• Terminate, splice, bonds/grounds and tests fiber optic equipment to standards.
• Install fiber optic equipment and patch panels.
• Work knowledge of fiber optics and basic networking.
• Read blueprints, designs and work scopes.
• Adhere to safety standards in all tasks.
• Troubleshoot damaged fiber effectively and efficiently.
• Read and understand test results and documentation.

Skills

Fiber optics

Fiber splicing

Reading blueprints

Cable termination

Safety compliance

Education

Associates or Technical Degree preferred

Tools

OTDR

Fusion splicer

Power meters

Job description

Electric Power Systems in Missouri is seeking an experienced Fiber Splicing Technician to terminate, splice, document and test fiber optic lines within customer networks. Five years’ experience and EXFO equipment knowledge preferred; travel is required to support diverse sites.

Responsibilities include OTDR testing, bonding/grounding, installation of fiber equipment and reading blueprints. Candidates should have an Associates/Technical degree and CWDM/DWDM experience is a plus.