Subsea Cable Tech Lead: Optical Transport & Restoration

Ledcor Group; Flagler Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Technical Services seeks a Subsea Cable Technical Lead in the United States to oversee submarine network operations, provide hands-on maintenance, commissioning and restoration, and mentor hybrid technicians. The role requires deep expertise in SLTE, DWDM, PFE, DCN and related optical systems.

You will lead complex troubleshooting, guide technical teams, coordinate with customer NOC and OEMs, and ensure safe, standards-driven operation with robust documentation and closeout processes.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in optical transport, telecommunications network operations or submarine cable systems.
• Experience with SLTE/DWDM, OTDR and optical power testing.
• Experience coordinating with NOCs, OEMs and specialist vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced diagnosis, restoration and maintenance for submarine transmission and related infrastructure.
• Coordinate technical escalation with the customer NOC, regional operations and OEMs.
• Review and execute approved MOPs, maintenance plans and changes.
• Identify operational risk, confirm prerequisites, support maintenance windows and ensure accurate closeout and documentation.
• Perform and oversee complex optical testing, fault location, circuit turn-up and hardware remediation.
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance to hybrid technicians.
• Promote adherence to training, safety and procedures.
• Analyze recurring incidents, alarms and performance trends.
• Support root-cause analysis, corrective actions and reliability improvements.

Skills

Optical transmission

Subsea cable ops

Fault isolation

NOC coordination

Troubleshooting

Live-network changes

Technical coaching

Documentation

Tools

SLTE

DWDM systems

OTDR

PFE

DCN

OGB

BMH

Job description

Ledcor Technical Services seeks a Subsea Cable Technical Lead in the United States to oversee submarine network operations, provide hands-on maintenance, commissioning and restoration, and mentor hybrid technicians. The role requires deep expertise in SLTE, DWDM, PFE, DCN and related optical systems.

You will lead complex troubleshooting, guide technical teams, coordinate with customer NOC and OEMs, and ensure safe, standards-driven operation with robust documentation and closeout processes.