Lead Cabling & Fiber Optics Technician

GLOTECH, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GLOTECH, Inc. is seeking a Senior Cabling Installation Technician to lead a crew in installing and testing premise network cabling at stateside and overseas offices. The role includes directing a team, reviewing drawings, and ensuring safe, quality installations of fiber and copper systems.

Travel to project sites as required and coordinate with office staff to document changes. This position supports complex cabling builds, including fiber-optic and copper networks across multiple environments.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to obtain a government security clearance.
• Ability to travel as needed to meet project requirements.
• A minimum of seven (7) years' experience in the installation of copper and fiber-optic cable plants is required.
• Be highly proficient in the installation and testing of premise cabling, connections, patch cords, patch panels, equipment enclosures/cabinets, cable tray, PDS conduit, and associated hardware.
• Must be proficient in the techniques for fusion splicing, termination and outside plant installation.
• Understand how to interpret work orders and prints to determine what is required per project.
• Be proficient in the use of splicing technology such as OTDRs, VFL, OLTS.
• Be proficient in the proper handling and installation of LC, MTRJ, SC, RJ45 connector terminations, and testing of fiber-optic and copper cabling systems.
• Be proficient in the installation of various types of cable tray, PDS, and Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) conduit up to 4 inches.
• Possess experience with access points, repeaters, data center, computer lab, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP), direct access storage drive, mainframe, open systems and switches/routers.
• Be capable of leading and instructing a team of cabling technicians, and properly documenting any red-line changes to drawing packages.
• Be an effective communicator in coordinating installation work with subordinates and with office personnel.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) Technician, BICSI Installer 2, Copper (INSTC) and BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber (INSTF) certification are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform the installation, labeling and testing of premise cabling, connections, patch cords, patch panels, equipment enclosures/cabinets, cable tray, PDS conduit and associated hardware.
• Update cable run sheets and other documentation as required.
• Serve as the subject matter expert in reading and interpreting system installation drawings and design packages.
• Promote a safe work environment and implement safe work practices.
• Provide guidance and perform quality assurance checks for subordinate cabling personnel in the installation, of LC, MTRJ, SC and RJ45 connector termination, and testing of fiber-optic and copper cabling systems, as well as various types of cable tray, PDS, and Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) conduit up to 4 inches. Able to fusion splice fiber optic cable.

Skills

Team leadership

Premise cabling installation

Fiber optic testing

Copper cabling installation

Fusion splicing

Read and interpret drawings

Effective communication

Valid Driver's License

Tools

OTDRs

VFL

OLTS

Fusion splicing equipment

Job description

GLOTECH, Inc. is seeking a Senior Cabling Installation Technician to lead a crew in installing and testing premise network cabling at stateside and overseas offices. The role includes directing a team, reviewing drawings, and ensuring safe, quality installations of fiber and copper systems.

Travel to project sites as required and coordinate with office staff to document changes. This position supports complex cabling builds, including fiber-optic and copper networks across multiple environments.