Remote (anywhere in the US)Description:Fiber Tester (Field Eng Lead)Job SummaryCandidates will be responsible for testing, fault finding, and corrective action of 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 surveys to investigate and correct network issuesThis involves:Maintaining Project SchedulesPerforming fiber characterization tests using OTDR, CD/PMD, power meter/laser source and fiber end face testing using industry standard test equipmentTroubleshooting of ISP (InSide Plant) fibre systems and taking corrective actions associated to issues foundUse of Visual Fault Finders (ie Red-lighting fibres)Splicing or re-splicing of problematic fiber strands using industry standard fusion splicersFiber end face cleaning using multiple industry standard methodsProviding field analysis on Vendor's fiber network from test dataPreparing testing packages including:Redlining of project documentation including fiber path and demarcation pointsProvide test reports as dictated by vendor/customer requirementsManaging project field documentation and/or ticketing applicationsInterfacing with vendors to provide remediation to fiber path issuesPerforming site surveys to validate vendor infrastructure deliverables including any issues (not limited to):Fiber typePoints of failureThe client requirementsFramework and support infrastructure (racks, fiber protection, grounding etc.)Required ExperienceKnowledge:Organizational competenceStrong experience analyzing OTDR traces, OIL data and CD/PMD data.Strong experience with optical power meters and laser sources to be used with validations and troubleshooting of ISP circuitsSignificant experience with proper fibre handling, cleaning and scoping practices and ability to effectively demonstrate such to othersExperienced with industry standard cabling practices, dressing of fibre and copper cabling, termination of fibre and copper cablingAble to describe the details and structure of ISP and OSP Fiber NetworksFusion splicing using industry standard equipmentUnderstanding of various fiber typesCommunication:High level analytical and troubleshooting skillsEffectively present to internal team meetings both written and orallyIdentify issues and enact resolutions effectivelyAssist in fiber issue resolutionMulti-task effectively and maintain project deadlinesInterface with vendors and customers and develop issue remediation protocolsGeneral Experience:Minimum 3 years experience within a Telecom Network Infrastructure environmentAble to use any generic office software.Familiarity with EXFO Toolbox used in the analysis of fibre test data or similar software applicationsExperience with understanding vendor contractual deliverablesAble to understand and implement fibre cabling/port mapping documentationMinimum of two years in a project management or project support capacity; directing field resources an assetAdditional languages a definite assetDay to Day:Traveling on Monday and they'll be working with another in the field doing fiber characterization work.Traveling for 2 weeks and return for one weekend.Must Have:Extensive OTDR experienceYears of experience:3-5+ of experienceTitle/Industry:Telecom ExperienceNOTES:Remote 80% travelVIVA 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
Description:Fiber Tester (Field Eng Lead)Job SummaryCandidates will be responsible for testing, fault finding, and corrective action of 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 surveys to investigate and correct network issuesThis involves:Maintaining Project SchedulesPerforming fiber characterization tests using OTDR, CD/PMD, power meter/laser source and fiber end face testing using industry standard test equipmentTroubleshooting of ISP (InSide Plant) fibre systems and taking corrective actions associated to issues foundUse of Visual Fault Finders (ie Red-lighting fibres)Splicing or re-splicing of problematic fiber strands using industry standard fusion splicersFiber end face cleaning using multiple industry standard methodsProviding field analysis on Vendor's fiber network from test dataPreparing testing packages including:Redlining of project documentation including fiber path and demarcation pointsProvide test reports as dictated by vendor/customer requirementsManaging project field documentation and/or ticketing applicationsInterfacing with vendors to provide remediation to fiber path issuesPerforming site surveys to validate vendor infrastructure deliverables including any issues (not limited to):Fiber typePoints of failureThe client requirementsFramework and support infrastructure (racks, fiber protection, grounding etc.)Required ExperienceKnowledge:Organizational competenceStrong experience analyzing OTDR traces, OIL data and CD/PMD data.Strong experience with optical power meters and laser sources to be used with validations and troubleshooting of ISP circuitsSignificant experience with proper fibre handling, cleaning and scoping practices and ability to effectively demonstrate such to othersExperienced with industry standard cabling practices, dressing of fibre and copper cabling, termination of fibre and copper cablingAble to describe the details and structure of ISP and OSP Fiber NetworksFusion splicing using industry standard equipmentUnderstanding of various fiber typesCommunication:High level analytical and troubleshooting skillsEffectively present to internal team meetings both written and orallyIdentify issues and enact resolutions effectivelyAssist in fiber issue resolutionMulti-task effectively and maintain project deadlinesInterface with vendors and customers and develop issue remediation protocolsGeneral Experience:Minimum 3 years experience within a Telecom Network Infrastructure environmentAble to use any generic office software.Familiarity with EXFO Toolbox used in the analysis of fibre test data or similar software applicationsExperience with understanding vendor contractual deliverablesAble to understand and implement fibre cabling/port mapping documentationMinimum of two years in a project management or project support capacity; directing field resources an assetAdditional languages a definite asset
Day to Day:
Traveling on Monday and they'll be working with another in the field doing fiber characterization work.
Traveling for 2 weeks and return for one weekend.
Must Have:
Extensive OTDR experience
Years of experience:
3-5+ of experience
Title/Industry:
Telecom Experience
NOTES:Remote 80% travel
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