Field Technician

Description

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

 

Location: Sterling, VA/Baltimore Area

Duration: 6 months

This position will be traveling 95% of the time.

 

Overview:

Looking for a hard and motivated worker looking to learn fiber optic splicing and Fiber Characterization testing. Someone who has basic computer skills and can operate and navigate in word and excel. This individual can have some fiber experience and wanting to expand that knowledge. We will be working in active Datacenters across North and South America; this is a 95% travel position. The main function of a fiber test engineer is to perform end-to-end testing of fiber optic cables and cable paths to ensure proper connectivity. A typical fiber test engineer is responsible for the prepping, testing, splicing, and troubleshooting of fiber cables and fiber cable pathways.

 

Duties:

• Perform testing to gauge cable connectivity, fiber characterization, and overall fiber network performance
• Partake in the splicing and maintenance of fiber strands
• Perform field analysis on fiber cables and networks to identify points of failure
• Maintain project documentation to ensure schedules and deadlines are followed
• Maintain records and prepare required reports relevant to fiber cable, strand, and network testing

 

Skills:

• Experience in the field
• Experience in fiber optic cable design and implementation projects
• Strong understanding of both fiber and telecommunications networks
• Strong understanding of fiber types and fiber splicing methodology
• Excellent communications and customer service skills

 

Experience:

• 3-5 years or more

 

Education:

• High School or Equivalent

 

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.

 

 

 

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $28.35/hr to $35.44/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.

About Us

CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit www.ctg.com.

Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people, reflected by our recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified™ company across many of our global operations.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. Our Affirmative Action program serves to promote occupational equality and diversity through good faith efforts. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.