Fiber Optical Repair Technician

Responsibilities

• Perform fault isolation and repairs on fiber optic cables and connectors
• Conduct single and ribbon fiber splicing within Meet-Me Vaults, splice cases, and central ODFs
• Operate advanced fiber testing instruments including OTDR, OLTS, and power meters
• Conduct post-repair verification, loss testing, and reflectance analysis
• Maintain accurate records of repair activities, test results, and maintenance logs
• Participate in on-call rotations and respond to network outages within defined SLAs
• Coordinate repair activities with field operations, network engineers, and project managers

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in fiber optic repair, splicing, testing, and restoration
• Proficiency with OTDR, OLTS, power meter, fusion splicer, and inspection scopes
• Deep knowledge of fiber types and connector standards (LC, SC, MPO, MTP)
• Experience with single-mode (OS1/OS2) and multi-mode (OM3/OM4/OM5) fibers
• Familiarity with high-count and ribbon fiber systems
• Understanding of Layer 1 principles and optical signal flow
• Comprehensive understanding of laser safety, confined space procedures, and LOTO
• Ability to perform detailed fault isolation under time pressure

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications such as FOA CFOT, CFOS/T, or BICSI Technician
• OEM training from Corning, AFL, or Sumitomo
• Experience in data center, metro network, or hyperscale infrastructure environments
• Prior experience in project leadership or field coordination
• Valid driver’s license

About the Company

EOS IT Solutions is a Global Technology and Logistics company providing Collaboration and Business IT Support services to some of the world’s largest industry leaders.