Fiber Technician

6 month contract with extensions and potential to convert perm Pay: $24-28/hr We are seeking a Fiber Technician to be responsible for the solution and design of physical fiber paths across the network in support of providing fiber-based services. Projects may encompass high volume large projects including FTT and various ring designs, fiber inventory management, Greenfield builds, technical splicing solutions, network relocations, and capacity augments/grooms. The Fiber Engineer works with large data sets and formal project planning over a long-term period of months, or years. Manages the inventory of the fiber network through database tracking of fiber enclosures, fiber optic cable, conduit, building data, and more. The Fiber Engineer will report to the Fiber Engineering Manager, with regular interaction from the Outside Plant Team, Network Inventory Specialists, Sales Engineering, and other Network Engineers. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Four-year college Degree in Engineering or equivalent Telecom Network Experience required. Minimum of three (3) years fiber design experience that includes ring configurations, FTT projects, and various high volume site deliveries required. Well qualified candidate will have proven aptitude to prioritize tasks and timelines while cross functioning in a fast-paced environment independently. Proficiency in the MS Office suite of tools, in particular MS Visio and Excel. Knowledge of Salesforce.com platform is a plus. Must have prior experience in telecom and fiber plant install. Knowledge of GIS-based platforms and fiber inventory systems. GE Smallworld experience preferred. Must have Google Earth experience - understands how to produce a professional and detailed KMZ file and can interpret outside plant construction KMZ's. Ability to correspond effectively with a variety of functional teams and strong interpersonal skills for supporting cross functional teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr Insight Global