Fiber Splicing Supervisor

4 days ago

Clearwater, United States Primoris Services Corporation Full time
This position is responsible for performing specialized technical duties in the management of repair, maintenance, and installation of customer’s fiber optic networks.

Duties and responsibilities:
  • The Splicing Supervisor manages day to day Splicing operations with minimal supervision.
  • Manages emergency and non-emergency repair calls regarding all aspects of our customers OSP fiber optic network.
  • Manages construction, splicing, distribution changes of OSP and ISP fiber optic.
  • Manages tests on OSP and ISP networks to troubleshoot problems.
  • Manages necessary repairs on the OSP and ISP facilities once problem is.
  • Assures network is functioning properly before leaving customer.
  • Assists in maintaining inventory and notifies appropriate personnel when materials need to be.
  • Night shift work is required due to the nature of maintenance.
  • This position will be subject to call outs to meet service.
  • Weekend and holiday work may be required as service demands.
  • The work consists of related technical duties and is considered complex.
  • Fiber optic construction and splicing can be complex, and skills should be kept up to.

Qualifications:
  • Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience.
  • Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
  • Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the duties of FOC systems.
  • The position is usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for at least 10.
  • Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office; Bluebeam; Microsoft Outlook; Google Earth.
  • OSHA 10 - (to be completed within 90 days of employment).

 FOC specific requirements:
  • Be able to exhibit competence in optical testing and troubleshooting using EXFO IOLM/OTDR/OLTS and interpret results.
  • Have a strong working knowledge of Panel prep in all configurations to include ISP/OSP FOC Loose tube and Ribbon.
  • Be proficient in how to re-enter existing industry standard FOC closures, identify hazards, mitigate hazards, and stow closure to standard to include Airtight test.
  • Be proficient in how to Perform OSP Closure prep in all configurations to include ISP/OSP FOC Loose tube and Ribbon.
  • Be proficient in Mid-Sheath entry on all count cables to include loose tube and all ribbon configurations.
  • Exhibit competency in single and mass fusion splicing.
  • Be proficient in conducting accurate sheath audits for U/G and Aerial plant.
  • Be proficient in properly using Live traffic identifier and interpret results.
  • Be proficient in the ability to organize data and provide clear deliverables.
  • Be proficient in performing Fiber Characterization testing with EXFO, interpret data and accurately provide required deliverables.
  • Be proficient with OPGW cable prep, safety, and closure process.
  • Be able to setup and optimize HFC Nodes and troubleshoot TX/RX Optics.
  • Exhibit capability to Audit and/or rebuild/replace industry standard closure on all configurations.
  • Have a strong understanding of today’s complex optical networks to include FTTH, SC networks, Enterprise networks, point to point and optically switch rings.
  • Possess the desire and ability to take ownership of challenges and successes of all projects.

EEO Statement:We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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