Fiber Splicing Lead
On-siteOklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Job Summary
Lead and supervise a team of fiber splicers in the field, overseeing installation, maintenance, and repair of fiber optic cables. Perform and oversee splicing, termination, testing, and troubleshooting while conducting site surveys to plan activities based on project timelines. Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety protocols, and company policies, and maintain accurate records of splicing activities and test results. Manage splicing materials and equipment inventory, respond to emergency repair requests and outages including after-hours work, and provide technical guidance and training to team members. Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to meet project goals. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, minimum of 5 years of fiber optic splicing experience with at least 2 years in a leadership role, proficiency with OTDRs and fusion splicers, and a valid driver's license. Travel is necessary, and the role involves physical demands including lifting heavy equipment and working in various environments.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in fiber optic splicing
- At least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to travel to various job sites as required
- Physical ability to lift and carry heavy equipment
- Ability to climb ladders
- Ability to work in confined spaces
- Physical stamina to handle long hours of performing strenuous work
- Physical ability to work in hot or cold weather
- Eye, hand, and finger coordination
- Oral and auditory capacity
- Physical ability to use machinery and equipment
- Ability to comply with company safety programs, rules, regulations, procedures, and instructions
- Ability to refrain from unsafe acts
- Ability to obey posted company, state, and federal hazard and traffic safety signs
- Ability to use all safety devices and personal protective equipment
- Ability to report hazards, incidents, and near-miss occurrences
- Ability to report injuries and suspected work-related illnesses
- Ability to possess a valid and appropriate driver's license for driving company vehicles
- Ability to be trained and authorized to operate company equipment
- Ability to comply with state and federal laws and regulations regarding vehicle and equipment operation
- Ability to use seat belts while operating any company vehicle or equipment
- Ability to abstain from texting while driving
- Ability to participate in safety committee meetings, training sessions, and surveys
- Ability to provide input into improving safety
- Ability to notify supervisor or HR of changes in physical or mental condition or drug use
- Ability to be a safe worker on and off the job
- Ability to help coworkers do their job safely
- Ability to approach work with a safe attitude
- Ability to work without being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs
- Ability to notify HR of serious driving, drug/alcohol, or criminal convictions within five days
Desired Qualifications
- Technical degree or certification in fiber optics, telecommunications, or a related field
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