Fiber Characterization Technician

Summary :

A Fiber Characterization (FC) Technician will be experienced in all aspects of fiber optic testing and network troubleshooting. Responsible for all aspects of the field-testing process under the direction of a Technical Lead. Provides continuous updates to the TL & Project Manager about milestones; arriving on site, completing work, departing a site, etc., plus progress on the overall project and information which needs to be relayed to the customer. An FC Technician will be personally responsible for maintaining his / her respective certifications and test tools.

Major Responsibilities / Duties

• Manage all Test Equipment which has been assigned to the project.
• Ensure that all assigned test equipment is current on calibration.
• Writing and presenting daily reports to the TL for customers’ reference.
• Assigning specific tasks to subordinates (B-side technician) and monitoring their work ethics for efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Supervise all starts, breaks, and quitting time.
• Responsible for the accuracy in the test results of each technician by verifying data from opposite end before leaving the site.
• Must coordinate the timing and procedures of testing with B side.
• Perform testing within the customer’s approved window.
• Responsible for the accuracy of all the final paperwork required and turned over to the customer in a timely manner.
• Completes quality assurance procedure and check the final reports for errors.
• Ensure the safety, quality, and efficiencies of our crew.
• Interfaces with customer contacts on projects and work orders.
• Provides technical support for customer contacts and Technicians on request.
• Attends project planning and progress meetings with or without the customer contacts assigned.
• Understands, adheres to, and promotes the Environmental, Health & Safety policies of Telecommunication standards.

Position Qualifications / Requirements

Work Requirements

Proficient use of all tools. Exfo OTDR, iOLM

Power meter

Fiber scope

FastReporter

Launch reels

Fiber cleaning tools