Field Technician - Miami

Entegro; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Entegro, a leader in telecommunications, is seeking a Field Technician in Miami to install and test telecom equipment, perform audits, and troubleshoot fibre networks. You will work on multiple projects, coordinate with senior engineers, and ensure safety standards in field environments.

The role requires hands-on experience with DWDM/OTN, OTDR testing, and power measurements, with willingness to travel and work flexible hours to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Hands-on experience in a Telephone Exchange or Datacentre environment.
• Good understanding of fixed line transmission systems including DWDM & OTN.
• Strong understanding of optical and fibre principles including attenuation and signal loss.
• Experience using Power Measuring Test Equipment including Digital Multimeters.
• Willingness to travel and work in field environments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installation, commissioning, and maintenance of telecom equipment and infrastructure in field environments.
• Carry out Datacentre or PoP audits including all equipment, ports, cabling and general connectivity.
• Conduct troubleshooting and fault isolation on optical network components.
• Perform network testing, validation, and documentation of optical fibre networks.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to configure and test installed telecom equipment.
• Work with customers and internal teams to deliver projects and resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all work performed.
• Perform risk assessments prior to field works and ensure safety compliance.
• Send daily progress reports when required and support after-hours cutovers or migrations.

Skills

Equipment Audit

Port Audit

Fibre and Cable Tracing

Fibre Traffic Identifier Tests

Visual Fault Locator

Rack Installation

Equipment Installation

PDU Installation

Cabling

Labelling

Power cable Install & Termination

Copper Cable Terminations

Card Infills

Equipment configuration

Equipment standalone testing

Insertion Loss Testing

OTDR Testing

BER Testing

Basic Fault-finding

Compiling Test Reports

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Hands On experience in Telephone Exchange or Datacentre environment

Understanding of fixed line transmission systems including DWDM & OTN

Understanding of optical and fibre principles

DC and AC Power principles

Experience using Power Measuring Test Equipment including Digital Multimeters

Ability to learn new technical concepts

Experience using fibre optic test equipment OTDR, Power Meters, Optical Spectrum Analysers

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Willingness to travel and work in field environments

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Communication and documentation skills

Full Clean driver's license

Tools

OTDR

Optical Power Meters

Optical Spectrum Analysers

Digital Multimeters

Job description

Job Description And Benefits

Join us at Entegro to connect future generations!

We¿re a distinguished leader in Telecommunications technology, with a proven track record of driving the advancement of gigabit networks.

The Field Technician will be highly organised, self-motivated and responsible for installing and basic testing of Telecommunication Equipment and Systems.

The technician will be expected to work on a number of diverse projects simultaneously and meet demanding deadlines on time and on budget.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of telecommunication equipment and associated infrastructure (fibre and copper cable) in field environments.
• Carry out Datacentre or PoP audits including all equipment, ports, caballing and general connectivity.
• Conduct troubleshooting and fault isolation on optical network components.
• Perform network testing, validation, and documentation of optical fibre networks.
• Collaborate and support senior network engineers (remote) to configure and test installed telecommunication equipment.
• Work closely with customers and internal teams to deliver projects and resolve technical issues.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of all work performed.
• Perform risk assessments prior to commencing works in the field environment
• Ensure compliance with safety and industry standards while working on-site.
• Participate in training and development programs to enhance technical skills ensuring that all compulsory internal and external training is up to date and current.
• When required, send daily reports on progress, status and risks
• Working outside of normal hours to support cutover or migration activities

Skills Required

• Equipment Audit
• Port Audit
• Fibre and Cable Tracing
• Fibre Traffic Identifier Tests
• Use of Visual Fault Locator
• Rack Installation
• Equipment Installation (Active and Passive)
• PDU Installation
• Cabling (CATx & Fibre)
• Labelling
• Power cable Install & Termination (DC & AC)
• Copper Cable Terminations
• Card Infills
• Equipment configuration/Software Updates
• Equipment standalone testing
• Insertion Loss Testing
• OTDR Testing
• BER Testing (Client Side)
• Basic Fault-finding
• Compiling Test Reports

Desirable Skills

• Equipment commissioning
• Wavelength adds & balancing
• Signal to Noise Ratio Testing
• Advanced Fault Finding
• CD/PMD Testing
• Able to use OSA
• DWDM Link & Span build, test and commissioning

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Good level of practical "Hands On" experience in a Telephone Exchange or Datacentre environment
• Good understanding of fixed line transmission systems including DWDM & OTN
• Good understanding of optical and fibre principles including attenuation, dispersion and signal loss.
• Good understanding of DC and AC Power principles
• Experience using Power Measuring Test Equipment including Digital Multimeters.
• Ability and appetite to learn new technical concepts and technologies
• Experience using fibre optic test equipment such as OTDR, Optical Power Meters, and Optical Spectrum Analysers.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel and work in field environments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and documentation skills including MS Word, Excel & Teams
• Full Clean driver's license

Desirable Vendor Experience

• Ciena 6500 Packet Optical Platforms 2 Slot,7 Slot,14 Slot, 32 Slot, RLS, Coredirector, 5430, 5410, Waveserver AI, Waveserver 5
• Huawei OSN 3800, OSN 6800
• Nokia 1830
• Infinera DTN, DTNx
• Lucent OLS 400G, 800G, 1.6T, Lambda Unite, TDM10G
• Adva FSP 150, FSP 3000
• Nortel Opter

Please Note: Only candidates permitted to work in the US will be considered for this role