Field Fiber Optic Technician – Installation & Restoration

MidCentral Energy; Oklahoma City (OK); Remote; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Expanse in Oklahoma City is seeking a Fiber Optic Technician responsible for installation, preparation, splicing, termination, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of aerial and underground fiber optic systems.

You will perform fusion and mechanical splicing of SM and MM cables, use OTDRs, optical power meters, fiber identifiers, scopes, and other applicable testing equipment to verify system performance and troubleshoot networks.

Responsibilities

• Install, prepare, terminate, splice, test, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair aerial and underground fiber optic systems.
• Prepare and perform fusion and mechanical splicing of single-mode and multimode fiber optic cables in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Prepare various fiber optic cable types and properly organize fibers for splicing.
• Construct and assemble fiber optic splice closures and cases.
• Work with pressurized and non-pressurized splice cases.
• Perform proper grounding, bonding, isolation, slack storage, sealing, and cable management.
• Perform mid-sheath and ring-cut splicing on applicable loose-tube buffer and ribbon fiber optic cables.
• Perform fiber optic testing using OTDRs, optical power meters, fiber identifiers, tone meters, scopes, and other applicable testing equipment.
• Interpret fiber test results and use results to troubleshoot fiber optic systems.
• Identify fiber faults, losses, damaged cables, improper splices, and other system deficiencies.
• Perform corrective splicing and repairs as required.
• Verify completed fiber installations and repairs meet applicable performance and quality requirements.
• Review and interpret aerial and underground cable records, maps, plans, drawings, and field information.
• Provide detailed reports of field-splicing activities to OSP Engineers and appropriate project personnel.
• Maintain accurate production sheets, timesheets, test documentation, and customer-required paperwork.
• Prepare material lists based on project plans and scope of work.
• Assist with ordering, organizing, and staging materials required for assigned projects and crews.
• Make appropriate recommendations regarding fiber optic cable routing and construction methods based on field conditions.
• Participate in engineering, permitting, and construction processes when required.
• Coordinate field changes with appropriate Engineers, Project Managers, Supervisors, and customers.
• Communicate project status, changes, issues, concerns, and results to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain assigned vehicles, tools, fiber-splicing equipment, and test equipment.
• Keep assigned vehicles and equipment clean, stocked, organized, and secure.
• Maintain proper care of specialized fiber optic splicing and testing equipment.
• Assist and provide technical support to junior Fiber Optic Technicians and Apprentices when directed.
• Work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and after-hours assignments when required.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to emergency service-restoration calls.
• Respond on short notice to damaged fiber optic systems and assist with restoration until service is restored.
• Travel to customer and project locations as required.
• Maintain regular and timely attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Expanse in Oklahoma City is seeking a Fiber Optic Technician responsible for installation, preparation, splicing, termination, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of aerial and underground fiber optic systems.

You will perform fusion and mechanical splicing of SM and MM cables, use OTDRs, optical power meters, fiber identifiers, scopes, and other applicable testing equipment to verify system performance and troubleshoot networks.