Field Technician 4

Description

CTG is seeking to fill a Field Technician 4 opening for our client.

 

Location: Remote, 90% traveling required

Duration: 1 year with the possibility to extend

 

Overview:

Candidates will be responsible for testing the end-to-end of connectivity of optical fiber paths using multiple testing apparatus from OSP handoff to customer equipment by fusion splicing before preforming complete fiber characterization (Fusion Machine, OTDR, CD/PMD, Optical Insertion Loss measurements and fiber end-face validation) and performing basic site survey.

 

This involves:

• Maintaining Project Schedules
• Proper prepping of fiber cables for splicing per industry/customer standards
• in various splice housings, using various cable types (ribbon fiber, loose tube, armored/non armored, 900 micron MIC cables/pigtails, etc.)
• Splicing various types of fiber cable of various fiber counts.
• Performing fiber characterization tests using OTDR, CD/PMD, power meter/laser source and fiber end face testing using industry standard test equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot issues on fiber network with the use of OTDR, VFL and other instruments.
• Splicing or re-splicing of new strands and problematic fiber strands using industry standard fusion splicers
• Fiber end face cleaning using multiple methods 
• Providing field analysis on Vendor's fiber network from test data
• Preparing testing packages including:                
• Redlining of project documentation including fiber path and demarcation points
• Provide test reports as dictated by vendor requirements 
• Managing project field documentation
• Interfacing with vendors to provide remediation to fiber path issues
• Performing site surveys to validate vendor infrastructure deliverables including any issues (not limited to):
• Fiber type
• Points of failure
• Diversity requirements
• Framework and support infrastructure (racks, fiber protection, grounding etc.)

Required Skills & Experience:

 

Knowledge:

• Project management and organizational competence.
• Fusion splicing using industry standard equipment.
• Very strong experience analyzing OTDR traces, OIL data and CD/PMD data.
• Able to describe the details and structure of ISP and OSP Fiber Networks.
• Understanding of various fiber types.
• Strong computer skills of various programs needed for project information delivery and handing off of test results/issues.

Communication:

• High level analytical skills.
• Effectively present to team meetings both written and orally.
• Identify issues and enact resolutions effectively.
• Assist in fiber issue resolution.
• Multi-task effectively and maintain project deadlines.
• Interface with vendors and develop issue remediation protocols.

General Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience within a Telecom Network Infrastructure environment
• Able to use any generic office software.
• Familiarity with EXFO Toolbox used in the analysis of fiber test data or similar software applications.
• Experience with understanding vendor contractual deliverables.
• Minimum of two years in a project management or project support capacity directing field resources an asset
• Additional languages a definite asset.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

 

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

 

To Apply:

To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact Tana Stilloe at 716-887-7209 or Tana.Stilloe@ctg.com. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

 

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $25.53/hr to $31.91/hr. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.

Pay Range

USD $25.53 - USD $31.91 /Hr.

About Us

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