Global Travel Fiber Optic Splicing Technician

EOS IT Solutions; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Travel pay

Overtime and bonus opportunities

PTO and holidays

Job summary

EOS IT Solutions is seeking a seasoned Fiber Optical Splicing Technician to install, splice, test, and maintain fiber infrastructure. The role blends hands-on field work with leadership for complex projects in mission-critical environments.

Expect 90% travel and a requirement to reside near a major airport. You will document results, lead troubleshooting, and ensure safety and quality standards are met across ISP/OSP deployments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years hands‑on fiber splicing, testing, and installation (Tier 2 or 3).
• Deep understanding of optical fiber theory, attenuation, dispersion, and signal integrity.
• Proficiency with high-precision fusion splicers (e.g., Fujikura, Sumitomo, or INNO).
• Interpreting fiber network design drawings, splice schematics, and optical budgets.
• Experience in both inside plant (ISP) and outside plant (OSP) environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform fusion and mechanical splicing of single-mode and multi-mode fibers.
• Prepare and terminate fiber optic cables using industry-standard methods.
• Install and manage fiber in various environments including ODFs and patch panels.
• Conduct cable preparation including stripping, cleaving, cleaning, and protection of fibers.
• Label and route fiber in compliance with documentation and design standards.
• Use OTDRs, power meters, and visual fault locators to certify and troubleshoot fiber links.
• End-to-end testing including insertion loss, return loss, and reflectance measurements.
• Analyze OTDR traces to identify faults, splices, and connector losses.
• Produce detailed test results and documentation for client acceptance.

Skills

fiber optic splicing

OTDR testing

fiber networks

documentation

leadership

Tools

Fujikura splicer

Sumitomo splicer

INNO splicer

OTDR

power meter

Job description

EOS IT Solutions is seeking a seasoned Fiber Optical Splicing Technician to install, splice, test, and maintain fiber infrastructure. The role blends hands-on field work with leadership for complex projects in mission-critical environments.

Expect 90% travel and a requirement to reside near a major airport. You will document results, lead troubleshooting, and ensure safety and quality standards are met across ISP/OSP deployments.