Lead Data Center Fiber Technician :: Burlington, TX :: Hot Requirement

About the role

Lead Data Center Fiber Technician position in Burlington, TX. Full-time W2 role; open to any work authorization. Requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. The role involves leading fiber‑optic, low‑voltage, and structured cabling installation crews, overseeing installations, testing, safety, and coordination with project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and coordinate fiber‑optic, low‑voltage, and structured cabling installation crews.
• Oversee fiber‑optic cable installation, routing, pulling, termination, splicing, and testing activities.
• Ensure all work meets construction drawings, project specifications, industry standards, and safety requirements.
• Perform or oversee fiber testing using OTDRs, optical power meters, and visual fault locators (VFLs).
• Review and interpret construction drawings, cable schedules, installation plans, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate daily field activities, assign tasks, monitor productivity, and ensure project milestones are met.
• Identify installation issues, troubleshoot connectivity problems, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain installation quality, accurate test documentation, and project progress reports.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, general contractors, and other trades to ensure smooth project execution.
• Enforce job‑site safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading or supervising fiber‑optic, low‑voltage, or structured cabling installation crews.
• Strong understanding of fiber‑optic installation methods, cable handling, routing, pulling, and construction practices.
• Hands‑on experience with single‑mode and multimode fiber‑optic systems.
• Familiarity with fiber splicing, termination, testing, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Experience using OTDRs, optical power meters, and visual fault locators (VFLs).
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem‑solving, and team leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced field environment and meet project deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (education requirement).