CBM OF AMERICA, LLC
FIBER CHARACTERIZATION TECHNICIAN
Job Summary:
The Lead Fiber Characterization Technician (A side Tech or Lead FC Tech) should have experience in all aspects of fiber optic testing and troubleshooting. The FC tech will be responsible for all of the field-testing process under the direction of an installation supervisor. The FC tech will be responsible for providing continuous updates to the management team about milestones, site arrival, work completion, site departure, and any delays/obstacles job site-related. The FC tech will also provide timely progress updates on the overall project, and relay any pertinent information to the customer/installation supervisor, via project management software. The Lead FC Tech will be personally responsible for maintaining their respective certifications. The FC tech will be the “Lead” of the assigned crew.
Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform all Fiber Characterization Tests:
Optical Time Domain Reflectometry (OTDR)
Optical Return Loss
Optical Power Loss
Dispersion Tests
Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD)
Chromatic Dispersion (CD)
Maintain tools assigned to the job as well as monitor tool calibration requirements
Preparation and submission of daily reports to the installation supervisor.
Assigning specific tasks to lower-level installers assigned to his/her team, and monitoring their work for efficiency, quality, and safety.
Work with supervisor for scheduling.
Responsible for the accuracy of the test results by verifying data from the opposite end before leaving the site.
Coordinate timing and procedures of doing testing within the customer’s maintenance window (with the Installation supervisor), if applicable.
Responsible for the accuracy of all the test parameters required by the customer.
Completes quality assurance on all reports to check the data for errors and inconsistencies.
Responsible for overall safety, quality, and efficiencies of his/her crew.
Interfaces with customer representatives while on site.
Provides technical support for customer contacts and Technicians on request.
Implement and integrate the node-to-node by OTDR trace, power trace, resolving OSP issues, and high reflecting issue
BER Testing overall deployment to build the 100G circuit on the new system to ensure proper testing of the entire system
Perform commissioning and integration of optical transport equipment and Long Haul Integration
to include photonics, power audits, and signal flow
Perform hardware testing, such as power verification, device provisioning, and system tests.
Perform long-term, load, stress, and performance characterization testing.
Perform an inventory of all job-related materials.
Ensure project deadlines, timely service, and quality standards are met.
Produce test reports and analysis documents.
Maintain on-site job records and administration tracking.
Apply logical troubleshooting procedures to network services including logical fault isolation on network equipment, carrier circuitry, CPE, customer wiring, and customer hardware and software applications to customer satisfaction
Become proficient with internal project management software as it applies to tracking all aspects of order flow.
Work closely with the Engineering and Project Managers to ensure customer satisfaction.
Meet or exceed customer and internally documented acceptable levels of quality.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Network Engineer should have a minimum of 5 years Data Center/PoP/CO commissioning/provisioning/test & turn-up experience.
Proficient in the use of all Fiber Characterization test equipment from various manufacturers – EXFO, VIAVI, and others
Efficient use of all fiber cleaning kits
Should possess a good mechanical aptitude.
Should have the ability to adapt to various work environments
Should have good knowledge of optical routing equipment installations
Should have good knowledge of fiber optic cable installation & testing practices.
Should have good knowledge of AC/DC power
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet; must be adept at learning different computer programs and business systems.
Must have clean driving and criminal records and successfully pass a drug test.
Test equipment, tools, and materials used in the construction, installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of telecommunications systems and equipment.
Requires a minimum of 2 years of Data Center/PoP/CO installation/test & turn-up experience.
Must have in-depth knowledge of testing and cleaning optical fibers.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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