Fiber Test Engineer II
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Fiber Tester (Field Eng) Location: Remote (Travel - anywhere in the US) Traveling: 80% traveling (anywhere in the U.S) Contract: one year with the possibility of extension Pay Rate: $30-$33/hr 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. Reimbursed for Hotels, rental cars candidate will log into client portal. $50 per diem for meals. Also Fuel and baggage. Must Have: Extensive OTDR experience Years of experience: 3-5+ of experience Interview Process 1- 2 interviews 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 survey This 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 Experience Knowledge: 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 types Communication: High level analytical skills Effectively present to team meetings both written and orally Identify issues and enact resolutions effectively Assist in fiber issue resolution Multi-task effectively and maintain project deadlines Interface with vendors and develop issue remediation protocols General 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 asset