Senior Fiber Optic Repair & Restoration Technician

eositsolutions; Trenton (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EOS IT Solutions is seeking a Fiber Optical Repair Technician to repair, restore, and maintain fiber optic infrastructure. You will perform splicing, testing, and troubleshooting for both single-mode and ribbon fibers in high-availability environments.

The role requires expertise with OTDR/OLTS, power meters, fusion splicers, and other diagnostic tools, with a focus on rapid restoration and adherence to SLAs. On-call rotations and cross-team collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in fiber optic repair, splicing, testing, and restoration - including live-network work.
• Proficient with advanced test and repair equipment: OTDR, OLTS, power meter, fusion splicer, fiber identifier, and inspection scopes.
• Strong ability to interpret OTDR traces and loss readings for accurate fault localization.
• Knowledge of fiber types, connectors, and splice protection methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform fault isolation and repairs on fiber optic cables and connectors from fault detection to service restoration.
• Conduct emergency restorations and planned maintenance with strict SLA adherence.
• Perform single and ribbon fiber splicing within various infrastructure components and casework.
• Prepare cables: jacket stripping, buffer access, fiber cleaning, cleaving, splicing, and protection.
• Use precision tools and ensure high-quality workmanship; minimize service disruption during repairs.
• Operate OTDRs and testing instruments; verify post-repair loss and reflectance; review traces.

Skills

Fiber optic repair

Splicing

Troubleshooting

OTDR interpretation

Safety compliance

Tools

OTDR

OLTS

Power meter

Fusion splicer

Fiber identifier

Inspection scopes

Job description

EOS IT Solutions is seeking a Fiber Optical Repair Technician to repair, restore, and maintain fiber optic infrastructure. You will perform splicing, testing, and troubleshooting for both single-mode and ribbon fibers in high-availability environments.

The role requires expertise with OTDR/OLTS, power meters, fusion splicers, and other diagnostic tools, with a focus on rapid restoration and adherence to SLAs. On-call rotations and cross-team collaboration are expected.