Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide. The Fiber Optic Splicer 2 will be responsible for splicing and testing fiber optic cables and ensuring the integrity of the network while maintaining accurate records and supporting junior technicians.
Responsibilities
- Perform splicing and testing of fiber optic cables in both indoor and outdoor settings, ensuring precision and adherence to technical specifications
- Diagnose and resolve fiber optic issues efficiently, utilizing appropriate tools and techniques to maintain network integrity
- Analyze test results to identify and rectify any discrepancies
- Maintain accurate records of splicing operations, test results, and network configurations
- Work closely with other Fiber Splicing team members to Train and support Entry level Technicians, ensure quality standards are met
- Perform regular maintenance and repairs on fiber optic networks, including inspecting and cleaning optical fibers and connectors
- Manage splicing tools and equipment inventory, ensuring all necessary tools are in good working condition and properly stored
- Stay current with advancements in fiber optic technology and techniques. Possess a Splicing Certificate or ability to obtain a certification through training courses
- Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to company safety policies
Skills
- Experience fusion splicing and mechanical connector terminating
- Able to splice outside plant direct buried fiber
- Able to splice armored and non-armored loose tube fiber
- Able to splice multi-counts up to 96 strand
- Able to splice and terminate mechanical connectors on indoor/outdoor tight Buffered fiber
- Experience in Using OTDR'S for testing. Fluke Versiv and EXFO a plus
- 2+ years of experience in Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing
- Experience in using Preformed Line Products, AFL, and corning splicing material, wall mount and rack mount enclosures, splicing cassettes, outside plant direct bury rated splicing enclosures and tray
- This Position requires full time travel
- Possess a Splicing Certificate or ability to obtain a certification through training courses
- Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to company safety policies
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future
Benefits
- Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
- Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.
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