Fiber Tester (Field Eng)• Candidates will be responsible for testing the end-to-end of connectivity of optical fiber paths using multiple testing apparatus (OTDR, CD/PMD, Optical Insertion Loss measurements and fiber end-face validation) and performing basic site surveyThis involves:• Maintaining Project Schedules• Performing fiber characterization tests using OTDR, CD/PMD, power meter/laser source and fiber end face testing using industry standard test equipment• Splicing or re-splicing of 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 ExperienceKnowledge:• Organizational competence• Strong experience analyzing OTDR traces, OIL data and CD/PMD data.• Able to describe the details and structure of ISP and OSP Fiber Networks• Fusion splicing using industry standard equipment• Understanding of various fiber typesCommunication:• High level analytical skills• Effectively present to team meetings both written and orally• Identify issues and enact resolutions effectively• Assist in fiber issue resolutionMulti-task effectively and maintain project deadlines• Interface with vendors and develop issue remediation protocolsGeneral 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 fibre 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 assetMust Have:• Extensive OTDR experienceYears of experience:3-5+ of experienceNOTES:This position has 80% travel ratioRemoteVIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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