Lead Data Center Fiber Foreman

StarTech Networks Inc.; Midland, Odessa (TX, TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

StarTech Networks Inc. is seeking a Working Foreman with BICSI INST2-OF certification to lead field crews on our hyperscale data center build. The role blends hands-on installation with on-site leadership, supervising 6–8 technicians and ensuring high workmanship.

You will read schedules, patch, test, and hand off to Tier 1, while maintaining safety standards, documentation, and daily production reports. Valid driver license and OSHA 10 are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of structured cabling experience in data center or comparable environments.
• Minimum 1 year in foreman/lead installer capacity.
• Experience with high-fiber-count MPO trunks (144F/288F) and LC-based cabling.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of 6-8 fiber installers across cable pull, patching, testing, and dressing in an assigned project zone.
• Interpret cable schedules, elevation drawings, port maps, and BOM documentation; assign daily work packages to your crew.
• Perform hands-on fiber optic installation alongside your crew: MPO/LC trunk pulls, patching, cleaning, dressing, labeling.
• Enforce cable management standards - bend radius, pulling tension, slack loops, ladder-rack dressing per manufacturer and industry spec.
• Own workmanship quality in your zone; coordinate rework, re-termination, and re-inspection when needed.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and JHAs; enforce OSHA-compliant lift and fall-protection practices at 12-15 ft ceiling heights.
• Submit daily production reports to the General Foreman.
• Interface with test technicians to hand off cables for Tier 1 acceptance; troubleshoot failed connectors and coordinate rework.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Reading drawings

Tools

Fluke FI-7000

Viavi FBP

Fluke Versiv

OptiFiber Pro

Job description

StarTech Networks Inc. is seeking a Working Foreman with BICSI INST2-OF certification to lead field crews on our hyperscale data center build. The role blends hands-on installation with on-site leadership, supervising 6–8 technicians and ensuring high workmanship.

You will read schedules, patch, test, and hand off to Tier 1, while maintaining safety standards, documentation, and daily production reports. Valid driver license and OSHA 10 are required.