Data Center Field Technician – Fiber Team

About the Role

This position is responsible for the day-to-day installation, splicing, and testing of fiber optic infrastructure in data centers and telecom environments. The role follows supervisor instructions and project documentation to deliver high-quality, standards-compliant installations.

Responsibilities

• Install and align data cabinets, racks, and Optical Distribution Frames (ODF) according to engineering drawings and project requirements.
• Install and label pathway support systems (basket trays, ladder racks, cable managers, waterfalls) to ensure clean and scalable cable routing.
• Pull, route, dress, and secure pre-connectorized fiber and patch cords in racks, cabinets, and panels under supervisor direction.
• Perform fiber cable splicing of single mode and multimode fibers, including preparation, stripping, cleaning, and protection of fibers.
• Install and manage fibers in splice trays, enclosures, and patch panels to industry standards.
• Terminate and inspect connectors to ensure low loss, high-quality terminations.
• Use Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR), Optical Loss Test Set (OLTS), light source, power meter, Visual Fault Locator (VFL), and inspection scopes to certify fiber links.
• Document basic test results (insertion loss, continuity, etc.) and update splicing and fiber-assignment records as directed.
• Support troubleshooting activities by collecting test data and assisting with repairs.
• Follow all TIA/EIA, FOA, NEC, OSHA, and company safety and quality requirements on site.
• Travel 33% of the time.
• Comply with all company policies, including adherence to ISO 9001 Standards, Affirmative Action Plan, and safety procedures.
• Maintain a drug-free workplace and regular attendance.
• Perform other non-essential functions as required.

The position requires daily contact with all levels of TECO-Westinghouse and customers, including Engineering, Marketing, Factory Operations, Supply Chain, Service, and Accounting.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in fiber optic installation, splicing, and testing on data center or telecom infrastructure.
• Proficiency with fusion splicers and standard fiber prep tools.
• Ability to read and follow network design drawings, splice schematics, and rack elevations.
• Familiarity with OTDRs, OLTS, power meters, VFL, and inspection scopes (advanced interpretation can be learned on the job).
• Solid understanding of OSHA and NEC requirements related to low voltage and fiber work.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Associate's degree (A.A.) or technical school preferred.
• 1-3 years of related experience and/or training in industrial drafting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with design of rotating mechanical components and fabricated structures is ideal.

Certifications

• One or more certifications: FOA CFOT / CFOS, BICSI Technician or higher (e.g., RCDD), or equivalent regional qualification.
• OSHA 30 (OSHA 10 minimum).
• Vendor or manufacturer training (e.g., Corning, Fujikura) preferred.
• Experience in hyperscale or enterprise data centers or large-scale fiber projects preferred.

Skills

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, standards, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Respond to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Communicate effectively in the presence of top management, customers, trade associations, and other public groups.
• Apply advanced mathematical concepts such as algebra, exponents, logarithms, and quadratic equations.
• Apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Identify solutions to problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Supervision

General supervision will be provided. Must be a self-starter with the ability to work effectively and take ownership of assigned projects in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, and taste or smell.
• Frequently required to climb or balance.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to vibration.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and the risk of electrical shock.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.