Fiber Optic Splicer and Cable Laying

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6 months ago
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Full Time
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Malta
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€21K - €23.50K gross / year

Overview

The Fiber Optic Splicer and Cable Layer is responsible for installing, splicing, and maintaining fiber optic cables to ensure efficient telecommunications infrastructure. They play a crucial role in deploying and maintaining high-speed internet, phone, and television services, as well as supporting networking systems in various industries.


Duties

Cable Installation:

  • Lay out, route, and install fiber optic cables in underground conduits, aerial routes, or building structures according to engineering plans and specifications.
  • Use specialized tools and equipment to pull, place, and secure fiber optic cables, ensuring proper tension, support, and protection from environmental factors.

Fusion Splicing:

  • Splice fiber optic cables together using fusion splicing techniques to create continuous, low-loss connections.
  • Prepare cable ends, strip protective coatings, align fiber cores, and apply fusion splicing equipment to join fibers securely and accurately.

Connectorization:

  • Terminate fiber optic cables with connectors or splicing enclosures, ensuring proper alignment, cleanliness, and protection of fiber ends.
  • Test and verify connector terminations using optical power meters, light sources, and visual inspection tools to ensure optimal performance and signal integrity.

Testing and Troubleshooting:

  • Perform optical fiber testing and troubleshooting using OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer) and other testing equipment to identify faults, losses, or signal degradation.
  • Analyze test results, locate faults, and implement corrective actions to restore or improve fiber optic system performance.

Documentation and Reporting:

  • Maintain accurate records of cable installations, splicing activities, test results, and network configurations.
  • Generate installation reports, as-built drawings, and documentation for customer records, project handover, and future maintenance.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience as a fiber optic splicer or cable technician, with knowledge of fiber optic cable installation, splicing, and testing techniques.
  • Certification or training in fiber optic splicing and network installation preferred (e.g., CFOT, FOA).
  • Proficiency in using fusion splicing equipment, fiber cleavers, OTDRs, and other fiber optic testing tools.
  • Understanding of telecommunications infrastructure, networking principles, and industry standards (e.g., ANSI/TIA, ISO/IEC).
  • Physical fitness and ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in various weather conditions.
  • Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to follow technical specifications and safety protocols.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with team members, engineers, and project stakeholders.

The Fiber Optic Splicer and Cable Layer position requires a skilled individual who can effectively install, splice, and maintain fiber optic cables, ensuring reliable telecommunications infrastructure and network connectivity for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.

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