Senior Telecom Field Technician: Install & Test Networks

Entegro; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career Development opportunities

Community connection initiatives

Recognition and celebration of achievements

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Senior Field Technician in Palo Alto, California. This role involves installing and testing telecommunication equipment, conducting network audits, and troubleshooting various components while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and hands-on experience in a Datacentre or Telephone Exchange environment. The company offers a competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Good level of practical & Hands On experience in a Telephone Exchange or Datacentre environment.
• Experience using fibre optic test equipment such as OTDR, Optical Power Meters, and Optical Spectrum Analysers.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of telecommunication equipment.
• Conduct troubleshooting and fault isolation on optical network components.
• Collaborate and support senior network engineers to configure and test installed equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all work performed.
• Perform risk assessments prior to commencing work in the field.

Skills

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Power Measuring Test Equipment

OTDR

Optical Power Meters

Optical Spectrum Analysers

Job description

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.Job Description and Benefits

The Senior 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.

Why you will love it here

• Earn a competitive salary that reflects your experience and dedication in our innovative workplace.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to ensure expert support for your mental health & financial well-being whenever you need it.
• Constant Learning & Career Development via our Track for Talent development programme - with the option to further progress your capabilities across 3 areas: Technical, Business and Emotional.
• Collaborate with supportive colleagues in a professional and welcoming environment.
• Community connection -we frequently sponsor fundraisers, teams and causes that are close to our hearts.
• And finally - we recognise our teammates and celebrate our wins.
  
  

Join our team and make your impact!

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

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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

Required Skills

• 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

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
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