Subsea Cable Technical Lead

Ledcor Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Technical Services seeks a Subsea Cable Technical Lead to act as the on-site technical lead for submarine network operations, while remaining hands-on in maintenance, commissioning and restoration work. You will guide complex troubleshooting, provide technical coaching to hybrid technicians and ensure safety and quality through procedures.

In this role you will address SLTE/DWDM systems, OTDR tests and live-network changes, coordinating with NOCs and OEMs to resolve incidents and drive

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years experience in optical transport, telecom network ops or submarine cable systems.
• Demonstrated experience with SLTE and/or DWDM systems, OTDR and optical power testing.
• Experience providing technical direction or coaching and coordinating with NOCs, OEMs and vendors.
• Advanced optical transmission, fiber testing, loss analysis, and circuit turn-up.
• Knowledge of submarine cable station architecture incl. PFE, OGB, BMH, fronthaul, DCN.

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 document as-built records.
• Perform and oversee complex optical testing, fault location, circuit turn-up and remediation.
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance, coaching and competency support to technicians.
• Promote adherence to training matrices and approved operating procedures.
• Analyze recurring incidents and performance trends to drive improvements.
• Support root-cause analysis, corrective actions and reliability improvements.

Skills

SLTE

DWDM

OTDR

Optical testing

Live changes

NOC coordination

Technical coaching

Documentation

Submarine systems

Tools

PFE

OGB

BMH

DCN

Fronthaul

Job description

Ledcor Technical Services has been building and servicing communication networks for customers across North America since 1979. Utilizing our broad expertise and experience, we customize solutions to best meet our client's needs. We act as a key partner for our clients by delivering exceptional quality, reliability, and safety in all that we do. Reporting to the Supervisor, Cable Stations, the Subsea Cable Technical Lead serves as the site technical lead for submarine network operations while remaining hands-on in maintenance, commissioning and restoration work. The role provides advanced and specialized technical support across SLTE, DWDM, PFE, DCN, fronthaul, BMH, OGB and related optical systems. The role leads complex troubleshooting and restoration, provides technical guidance to other technicians and helps standardize safe execution through approved procedures, technical coaching and quality review.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead advanced diagnosis, restoration and maintenance for submarine transmission and associated infrastructure, including SLTE, DWDM, PFE, DCN, fronthaul, BMH, OGB and optical test systems
• 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 technical closeout and as-built documentation
• Perform and oversee complex optical testing, fault location, circuit turn-up, hardware remediation, configuration verification and installation/commissioning activities
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance, coaching and competency support to hybrid technicians
• Promote adherence to the customer training matrix, safe-work requirements and approved operating procedures
• Analyze recurring incidents, alarms and performance trends
• Support root-cause analysis, corrective actions, reliability improvements, spares/calibration controls, audit readiness and critical-incident escalation

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 years experience in optical transport, telecommunications network operations or submarine cable systems, including hands-on fault isolation and restoration
• Demonstrated experience with SLTE and/or DWDM systems, OTDR and optical power testing, MOP-controlled work and live-network change activity
• Experience providing technical direction or coaching and coordinating with NOCs, OEMs and specialist vendors
• Advanced optical transmission, fiber testing, loss analysis, patching, circuit turn-up and physical-layer troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of submarine cable station architecture, including PFE, OGB, BMH, fronthaul, DCN and common equipment
• Ability to assess risk, review MOPs and lead structured troubleshooting during high-severity incidents
• Strong documentation, including tickets, test results, redlines, root-cause inputs and corrective actions
• Must complete customer-required screening, maintain access eligibility and complete role-specific training

Work Conditions:

Comfortable with secure cable landing station, data hall, equipment-room, office and outside-plant environments, including controlled-access areas with exposure to energized equipment, noise, temperature variation and coastal weather

Able to meet the physical requirements of the position which include regular walking, standing, bending, climbing stairs or ladders and handling tools, test equipment and hardware

Occasional travel may be required for training, certification or support of other customer locations

Compensation:

Compensation $69,200.00 - $115,000.00 This is the expected base pay range for this role. Individual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, knowledge, skills, education and location. Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial well-being. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Additional Information:

Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) designs, builds, and maintains wireline or wireless networks that span North America and beyond. We are a proven leader and innovator in telecommunications network construction, maintenance, and service installation and repair. Ledcor has been recognized as a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Employment Equity:

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply. Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Ledcor participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Link to: https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify We're a diversified construction company, made up of teams of people who are proven in their industries. All working to design, build, transport, operate, and maintain projects all over North America. But we believe that projects are about more than concrete and steel. They're about people and the power of partnerships. Partnerships with our employees, our communities, our contractors and clients. We believe in building trust in the places where we do business—whether that’s by engaging honestly, by giving back, by putting safety first, or by looking for smarter, more sustainable ways to get the job done right.