Technician II - Fiber - TSMC

About the role

The Technician II - Fiber is responsible for all aspects of Fiber, including but not limited to installing, terminating, testing, and splicing.

Responsibilities

• Cabling & Termination
• Basic copper termination skills
• Install work area outlets, modular furniture, and wall jacks (terminate CAT 3 & CAT 5 jacks)
• Mount faceplates and surface mount boxes correctly
• Adhere to IES COMMUNICATIONS labeling standards
• Build closets (Mount and install backboards, cross-connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic, and hardware)
• Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cable as required
• Complete all IDC connections (e.g. terminate 110/66 blocks and patch panels)
• Perform testing, continuity tests on horizontal and riser cable, use of volt-ohmmeter, troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts, and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cable
• Install, terminate, and breakout various types of fiber connectors (LC, SC, ST, FC, FDDI, SMA, MPO/MTP)
• Terminate simplex and duplex jumper cords
• Terminate and breakout outside plant (loose tube) fiber (e.g. Corning/Commscope, 3DNX)
• Terminate and breakout indoor tight buffered multimode and single-mode fiber
• Install fan-out kits including buffer tube
• Calculate end-to-end loss budgets in accordance with TIA/EIA standards for multimode & single-mode fiber
• Complete all IES paperwork accurately and on time (specifically, timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, Job Blog, tool transfers and others as required)
• Complete any other duties as assigned
• Testing
• Test using an OTDR, Fluke DTX 180
• Troubleshoot using an OTDR to identify and correct problems network-wide
• Splicing
• Perform mechanical splicing with all types of fiber cable
• Perform fusion splicing with all types of fiber cable
• Perform building entrance splices, maintenance space, and direct buried splices

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, positive approach, professional, and helps create, develop, and implement project process improvement(s)
• Promotes the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners
• Possesses and is proficient with the listed tools
• Possesses and is proficient at terminating all connector types and methods for SMF and MMF systems (Unicam, anaerobic, heat-cure)
• Has Testing & Troubleshooting MMF & SMF systems experience (OTDR & PMLS)
• Meets IES driving standards policy
• Prefer 5-7 years of experience in Fiber
• Prefer Industry Certifications (Corning/FOA)
• Prefer Data Center installation experience
• Prefer Mechanical and Fusion Splice experience
• Prefer OSP / Confined Space Entry experience (splicing)
• Possesses and is proficient with the listed tools
• Able to work at heights, off of a ladder, and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds
• Able to stand and walk very large job sites regularly
• Able to see and distinguish different colors, read the small print, and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones
• Able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed
• Regular attendance is mandatory

Pay

Min USD $22.00/Hr. Max USD $30.00/Hr.

Schedule

Onsite

Benefits

• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

Career Path

Minimum Years of Experience: 0-2

Equal Employment Opportunity

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

EEO & Affirmative Action

IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated.

Pay Transparency

This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated.

Workplace Type

Onsite