Fiber optic Technician

Fiber Optic Technician

Integrated Resources, Inc is a premier staffing firm recognized as one of the tri-states most well-respected professional specialty firms. IRI has built its reputation on excellent service and integrity since its inception in 1996. Our mission centers on delivering only the best quality talent, the first time and every time. We provide quality resources in four specialty areas: Information Technology (IT), Clinical Research, Rehabilitation Therapy and Nursing.

Job Description

Title: Engineering Technician

Location: Seattle, WA

Duration: 1 Year

Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-construction site surveys to verify cable routing, identify any obstacles that may result in additional construction costs, and take field measurements.
• Assist in the creation of splice plans, test plans, and other documentation items as directed by the project manager.
• Monitor fiber optic plant construction activities to ensure products are being installed within customer guidelines and manufacturer standard recommended procedures.
• Conduct weekly safety audits to ensure all contractors are working within client and OSHA safety guidelines
• Provide daily reports to the project manager outlining construction progress on all installations located in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Troubleshoot potential warranty issues using client provided equipment such as Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR), Visual Fault Locators (VFL), and Optical Test Sets.

Other Duties:

• Visit customers on a weekly basis to ensure customer satisfaction and discuss any new projects being planned.
• Conduct inventory activities, as requested, of client owned construction materials located at contractor controlled yards.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of fiber optic testing procedures
• Working knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing software, and email applications
• 100% fluent in English

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of building splice plans.
• Knowledge/experience with field/site walk-outs.
• Hands-on experience splicing and testing fiber optic networks
• Ability to speak Spanish or other languages is a plus.
• Experience providing hands-on instruction in either a field or classroom