Data Center Technician Job Description - Runops (Layer 1)Responsibilities:Cabling & Termination The Fiber Technician will mount and install racks patch panels fiber optic and hardware. Install grounding for racks equipment and cable as required.
The Fiber Technician performs testing: continuity test horizontal and riser cable; use of volt-ohmmeter; troubleshoot opens crosses shorts and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cable; use a tone set.
The Fiber Technician installs LC SC ST FC FDDI SMA and MPO/MTP connectors for both multi-mode & single-mode fiber
The Fiber Technician will terminate simplex & duplex jumper cord
The Fiber Technician will terminate & breakout outside plant fiber
The Fiber Technician will terminate indoor tight buffered multimode and single-mode fiber
The Fiber Technician will install fan out kits including buffer tube
The Fiber Technician will calculate end to end loss budgets in accordance with TIA/EIA standards for multimode & single-mode fiber
The Fiber Technician will fully complete all paperwork accurately and on time specifically: timesheets material transfers work orders change orders tool transfers and others as required
Additional responsibilities- Able to provide onsite support after business hours as part of the on-call schedule.
- 25% travel required for this position within US location
Testing The Fiber Technician will test using an OTDR Fluke & EFXO
The Fiber Technician troubleshoots using an OTDR to identify and correct problems end to end and Network wide
Splicing
The Fiber Technician will perform mechanical splicing with all types of fiber cable
The Fiber Technician will perform fusion splicing with all types of fiber cable
The Fiber Technician performs building entrance splices maintenance space and direct buried splices
Education Certification License And Skill Requirements Must possess a High School diploma or GED equivalent
Must be proficient at terminating all connector types and methods for SMF and MMF systems (Unicam anaerobic heat-cure)
Must have Testing & Troubleshooting MMF & SMF systems experience (OTDR & PMLS)
Prefer 3-5 years of experience in Fiber
Prefer Industry Certifications (Corning/FOA/BICSI)
Prefer OSP / Confined Space Entry experience (splicing)
Must be able to use the following trade Tools: Screwdriver (regular and Phillips) torpedo level tape measure snips (with belt sheath) pliers (needle nose and channel locks) hammer wrench set cable stripper flashlight and gloves. Punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blades tone set 6/8 position combo crimp tool and Krone/3M/BIX.
DisclaimerHCL is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race religion sex color age national origin pregnancy sexual orientation physical disability or genetic information military or veteran status or any other protected classification in accordance with federal state and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process they should provide a detailed report of those concerns tofor investigation.Compensation and BenefitsA candidates pay within the range will depend on theirwork locationskills experience education and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical dental vision pharmacy life accidental death & dismemberment and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year