Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct fiber installations, splicing, and terminations for customer premises and network infrastructure.
- Perform live fiber ring cuts with minimal service disruption.
- Test and certify fiber connections using industry-standard equipment (OTDR, power meters, etc.).
- Ensure proper bonding, grounding, and fiber protection according to technical standards.
- Maintain accurate records of fiber routes, splicing schedules, patch panels, and termination points.
- Support network deployment, acceptance, and commissioning efforts in collaboration with engineering teams.
- Troubleshoot and resolve fiber faults or performance issues in a timely manner.
- Monitor fiber-related alarms and take appropriate corrective actions.
- Maintain tools and ensure proper safety procedures during field operations.
- Provide detailed reports and feedback to technical leadership on field conditions and service quality.
Education and Qualifications
- B.Sc or HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
- Industry certifications such as FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician, CCNA, or CompTIA Network+ are an advantage.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of 4 years hands-on experience in fiber optics installation, splicing, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Competence in using tools such as OTDRs, fusion splicers, power meters, and fiber identifiers.
- Strong understanding of Cisco switching and routing configuration and troubleshooting.
- Experience with multi-vendor telecommunications equipment and integration.
- Knowledge of metro fiber, PON, and OSP infrastructure.
- Proficient in maintaining documentation of fiber networks.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Flexibility to work outside regular hours including night shifts and weekends as needed.