Telecommunications Infrastructure Technician

Flō Networks; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Flô Networks is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Technician in Midland, Texas to install and service fiber networks in data centers and field sites.

You will terminate fiber, test with OTDR and power meters, perform outages repairs, and coordinate with engineers. The role requires lifting up to 40 pounds, a valid driver’s license, bilingual English/Spanish, and willingness to work overtime.

Qualifications

• Driver’s license required.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Knowledge of safe installation practices for telecom infrastructure.
• Familiar with fiber optic cables, connectors, splicing, enclosures and terminations.
• Ability to use fiber test equipment such as OTDR and Power Meter.
• Industry certifications in fiber optic installation and testing are a plus.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Willing to work overtime and respond to callouts.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs and tests fiber cable in various environments (underground, indoors, aerial).
• Performs fiber termination and splicing per design documentation.
• Tests and troubleshoots with fiber test equipment (OTDR, Power Meter).
• Installs and powers telecom equipment inside datacenters.
• Interprets engineering docs and maintains network documentation.
• Provides reactive and preventive maintenance for fiber networks.
• Follows safety policies and obtains outages/clearances.
• Manages equipment, test gear, and job materials; attends training.
• Reports job updates and network documentation using company software.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Customer service

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

OTDR

Power Meter

VFL

Laser Source

Fusion Splice Machine

Job description

Flô Networks is a leading provider of telecommunications services between the US and Mexico. We provide voice and data services to Fortune 1000 companies, telecommunications, and cable companies over a fiber optic network that spans over 35,000 km between both countries.

We have an immediate need for an experienced Infrastructure Technician. This position will be based in Midland, Texas.

The Role:

The Infrastructure Technician safely performs duties involving the equipment installation inside data centers, perform fiber connections between equipment, test outside fiber links, attend and repair outages in data centers and OSP.

The Responsibilities:

• Installs, repairs and tests fiber cable in a variety of environments (underground, indoor, aerial).
• Performs fiber termination and splicing per design documentation, including use of fusion splice machines, various connectors, and terminations.
• Performs testing and troubleshooting activities with modern fiber test equipment (OTDR, Power Meter, etc...).
• Performs installation and power up of telecom equipment inside datacenters.
• Collects and interprets engineering documentation, to include schematics, fiber management systems and performance OTDR reports and also maintains proper documentation on changes and upgrades.
• Provides both reactive and preventive maintenance for fiber networks.
• Follows company policies related to safety and various company procedures. Obtains necessary equipment outages and clearances.
• Responsible for vehicle, test equipment, and job material associated with job assignments.
• Performs related work as required and/or assigned; attends training programs, seminars, conferences, and meetings; assists degreed engineers and/or other technicians.
• Must be available to work overtime and accept callouts.
• Must report job updates and network documentation using company software.

The Requirements:

• Driver’s license required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Proper use of basic hand and power tools.
• Knowledge and safe installation practices as they pertain to the construction of telecommunication infrastructure (racks, equipment, grounding, cables, and associated terminations).
• Familiarity with fiber optic cables, connectors, splicing techniques, enclosures, organization, and best practices.
• Ability to use a variety of specialized fiber test equipment, such as power meters, traffic identifiers, OTDRs, VFL, Laser Source, etc
• Knowledge of utility power systems.
• Knowledge of principles of electrical and electronics is preferred.
• Knowledge of personal computer operation and use.
• Industry certifications related to fiber optic installation and testing are a plus.
• As crews often work in public areas, individuals must be able to maintain a professional demeanor.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication, organization, leadership, and customer service skills, along with strong business ethics.
• Bilingual - Fluent in English and Spanish.

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