Description:

Job Summary

Documents and manages fiber optic network assets for inside and outside plant network. Edits and modifies network data, studies project objectives, research and develops fiber optic network techniques and approaches; validating designs; supporting project implementation in a very detail working environment using fiber optic network industry software.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Documents, edits, and modifies records of fiber optic network assets for inside plant and outside plant operations using fiber optic network software.

Evaluates fiber optic designs’ issues by studying project’ concepts, objectives, priorities and requirements.

It will be very beneficial if a candidate is familiar with testing optical fiber and troubleshooting network infrastructure, can interpret and analyze test results including OTDR traces, able to identify ISP and OSP fiber issues and provide resolution advice.

Uses research and analysis of network orders, diagrams, fiber optical routes’ documentation, customer databases for verification and validation of the customer fiber optics network assets’ records.

Use of related industry software to include MapInfo, AutoCAD (not required), Visio, Google Earth/Maps and MS Office software.

Research and validates building address and coordinates using Google Earth/Maps to insure proper location and create building footprint using fiber optic network software.

Understanding of databases, queries, spreadsheets and schematic drawings.

Proficient in the reading & understanding of dark fiber contracts, with the ability to act on the terms set out within the contract.

Deep understanding of interconnectivity requirements within carrier hotels including physical interfaces, cable types, fiber types, connector types and riser details.

Excellent organizational, project-management and communication skills

Responsible for gathering, reviewing and interpreting various data sources for comparison and validation of fiber optic network.

Knowledge of GIS and AutoCAD a plus but not required.

Qualifications/Skills Abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field or engineering or 3 to 5 years of telecommunication industry experience related to either inside or outside plant operations.

Experience

Understanding of fiber optics/telecom

Knowledge of fiber industry standards

Documentation of fiber optics

Analytical interpretation of fiber data, fiber test results

Experience working with EXFO Fast Reporter trace analysis tool is a plus

Understand spec drawings of fiber optics

Software

MapInfo

AutoCAD (a plus but not required)

Visio

GIS

MS Office

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving skills

Attention to detail

Technical understanding

Follow processes & procedures

Manage multiple projects

Ability to be in a changing environment