Fiber Optic Splicing Technician - Red Deer, Canada - Valo Networks

Valo Networks

Verified Company

Red Deer, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Valo Networks is a leading telecommunications contractor. We are currently seeking experienced and motivated
Fiber Optic Splicers / Cable placement team members to join our outside plant (OSP) field operations team in
Alberta for
permanent, full-time positions. Fiber Optic Splicer / Cable placement team members are involved in all facets of splicing including cable placement, cable preparation, fusion-splicing, testing, and troubleshooting.
You will be working in Red Deer, AB.

SHIFT INFORMATION:

8hour working day
Monday to Friday schedule

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Splicing, testing, and troubleshooting of fiber sites and links
Wellrounded in cable placement experience (Hand placement, Hydraulic tugging, Jetting)
Documenting and reporting on completed telecommunication work
Maintaining project and telecom safety documentation
Inspecting fiber routes and hub sites as preventative maintenance
Ensuring all attended sites are clearly labeled
Locating faults and mobilizing resources within mínimal time to counter fault
Reviewing engineered plans and blueprints
Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test, and analyze the performance of fiber optic assemblies and systems
Construct new telecom facilities and repair/rehab existing telecom facilities to a high quality standard
Handle & splice during cutovers as needed per customer
Install a variety of splice cases
Work with customers to provide a premium product with a high level of customer service

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE:

CFOT certificate OR relevant experience
Must be skilled & proficient with colorcoded cable and count identification
Must be able to read prints and have familiarity with redlines
Ability to work in an underground (confined spaces), buried, and aerial environments
Ability to work sitting down or standing up or in awkward positions for long periods of time
Comfortable pulling trailers of different sizes
Ability to work in a team environment, independently or selfmotivated
Must be able to lift 50LBs
OSP cable jetting experience
Eligible to work in Canada
Fluent in English
Travel required: you must possess a valid driver's license, in addition to having a reliable vehicle and a clean driver abstract.
Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or on emergency callouts as required