Fiber Splicing Technician

Local travel throughout Northern Virginia and surrounding hyperscale data center campuses as projects require Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12-hour days, up to 6 days/week (day and night shifts available) Required Skills & Experience Must be available for rotating shifts (24/7 project coverage) Must be available to work 12-hour shifts, up to 6 days per week Must be willing to work overtime as project needs require Ability to pass a background check and drug screening 2+ years of fiber splicing experience Experience performing fusion splicing in data center, telecom, or mission-critical environments Experience working with ribbon fiber and single-mode fiber Familiarity with fiber testing equipment such as OTDRs, power meters, and VFLs Ability to read splice diagrams, fiber assignments, and project documentation Ability to work safely in active construction and live-production environments Willingness to travel between jobsites throughout the Ashburn/Northern Virginia market Nice to Have Skills & Experience Experience with Fujikura or Sumitomo fusion splicers Experience performing ribbon splicing and mass fusion splicing Understanding of TIA, Telcordia, and industry fiber standards Experience supporting commissioning, testing, and turn-up activities Job Description We are seeking Fiber Splicers to support large-scale hyperscale data center construction projects throughout the Ashburn, VA market. This individual will be responsible for performing fiber optic splicing, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation activities supporting critical network infrastructure within active data center environments. The Fiber Splicer will perform fusion splicing on single-mode and ribbon fiber, conduct fiber testing using OTDRs and power meters, and ensure all work meets customer quality standards and project specifications. This individual will work closely with project teams, field supervisors, and other technicians to support the installation and commissioning of fiber infrastructure across multiple data center campuses. Responsibilities Perform fusion splicing on single-mode, multi-mode, and ribbon fiber cables Conduct fiber testing using OTDRs, power meters, and related test equipment Troubleshoot fiber issues and identify splice losses or network faults Read and interpret splice matrices, fiber assignments, and construction drawings Maintain accurate splice records, test documentation, and as-built information Support installation, termination, testing, and commissioning efforts Ensure compliance with customer standards, site safety requirements, and quality procedures Maintain and properly operate fusion splicers, cleavers, OTDRs, and related equipment Collaborate with project teams to meet aggressive hyperscale data center construction schedules Travel to nearby customer sites and project locations as business needs require Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate has hands-on fiber splicing experience within data centers, telecommunications, or mission-critical infrastructure projects and is comfortable working in fast-paced construction environments. Candidates who have supported hyperscale data center projects and have experience with ribbon fiber splicing will be especially successful in this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr Insight Global