We are seeking skilled and qualified fibre optic splicing engineers to prepare, splice and test joints up to 288-fibre, both underground and overhead across the UK.
Responsibilities
- Installation of optical fibre cable, bundles and blown fibre tubing using fibre blowing equipment to required standards, including fault finding on existing network.
- Live network Fusion splicing using Fujikura 70s or similar.
- Splicing and testing of external optical fibres to the end customer premise in line with quality standards using OTDR /ILM/PMD/CD/EXFO FTB200 or similar.
- Production of fibre characterisation reports.
- Supporting company and client engineers to deliver Client Infrastructure Build.
- Working as an individual and as a part of team to achieve targets and KPI’s.
- Adherence with Health and Safety legislation, working safely using gate guard and signage as appropriate.
- Document completed fibre distribution points both inside the closure and externally showing position on chamber or on pole.
Desired Experience
- Have a proven track of record of fibre optic splicing.
- Hold a valid NRSWA street works Operative unit 2 card, IPAF MEWP Mobile Boom B3
- Experience working with design schematics, duct diagrams and works instructions.
- Ability to produce, update and interpret records of daily work logs, data recordings, network design maps.
- Hold or have held Openreach and PIA Certification, including overhead, underground and fibre accreditation modules.
- Have extensive experience of working on the Openreach and PIA network.
- Confident working at heights and in the underground network.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Risk assessment and hazard identification and a strong focus on Health and Safety practices.