Fibre Technician
Fibre Technician
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities (amongst others):
- Perform optical fibre installations including Dish Fibre Network (DFN) at telescope sites
- Troubleshoot maintain and repair fibre optic systems through inspections and defect resolution
- Conduct documentation testing and acceptance activities for each fibre installation including capturing as-built data
- Assist with the management and maintenance of installed fibre optic networks
- Ensure installations meet the highest quality and standards in line with project requirements
- Respond to breakdowns to restore fibre links within minimal time
- Maintain fibre network assets ensuring safe storage and calibration compliance
- Support planning and scheduling of optical fibre network installations and resources
Minimum Requirements:
Qualifications:
- National Diploma in Engineering (preferably Electrical/Electronic) (NQF 6)
- FOA Certified Fibre Optics Technician or equivalent
- Valid drivers licence
Experience:
- 5 years of fibre optic splicing experience with preference for candidates with advanced practice
- Proven use of fibre optic testing/troubleshooting equipment (OTDR Max Tester Optical link loss tools)
- Experience with cable preparation fibre optic cables (loose tube tight buffer) and patch panel assembly
- Fusion splicing of SMF MMF and NZDSF
- Competence in OTDR OLS PM and other optical fibre testing tools
Knowledge and Skills:
- Proficiency in assembling patch panels and joints
- Ability to interpret OTDR traces splicing diagrams and optical test results
- Expertise in optical power loss testing test reporting and presentation of results
- Knowledge of fibre optic connectors and their applications
- Strong understanding of fibre optic link construction and maintenance
- Proficiency with hand/power tools and splicing techniques
- Ability to work at heights (510 metres)
- Strong interpersonal analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team often in remote locations and under tight schedules
This role offers the chance to play a critical part in supporting advanced scientific infrastructure ensuring reliable and high-performance optical fibre networks.
NB: Only candidates meeting the required qualifications and experience will be considered.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Contract
