Sr. Cable Technician
On-siteWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Washington, United States
Job Summary
Lead the on-site cabling team while performing installation, labeling, and testing of premise cabling systems at FBI offices stateside and overseas. Execute fusion splicing, termination of LC, MTRJ, SC, and RJ45 connectors, and quality assurance checks for fiber-optic and copper cabling up to 4 inches. Interpret system installation drawings, update cable run sheets, and document red-line changes. Provide guidance to subordinate technicians on safe work practices, conduit installation, and equipment handling. Requires seven years of experience, valid driver's license, and certifications in confined spaces, forklifts, and aerial lifts.
Required Qualifications
- Be highly proficient in the installation and testing of premise cabling, connections, patch cords, patch panels, equipment enclosures/cabinets, cable tray, PDS conduit, and associated hardware.
- Must be proficient in the techniques for fusion splicing, termination and outside plant installation.
- Understand how to interpret work orders and prints to determine what is required per project.
- Be proficient in the use of splicing technology such as OTDRs, VFL, OLTS.
- Be proficient in the proper handling and installation of LC, MTRJ, SC, RJ45 connector terminations, and testing of fiber-optic and copper cabling systems.
- Be proficient in the installation of various types of cable tray, PDS, and Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) conduit up to 4 inches.
- Be capable of leading and instructing a team of cabling technicians, and properly documenting any red-line changes to drawing packages.
- Be an effective communicator in coordinating installation work with subordinates and with office personnel.
- A minimum of seven (7) years' experience in the installation of copper and fiber-optic cable plants is required.
- Must possess a valid Driver's License
- Permit-Required Confined Spaces Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Aerial and Scissor Lifts
- Must be confined space certified for outside plant installations
- BICSI Installer 1 (INST1) Certification or equivalent
Desired Qualifications
- Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) Technician, , BICSI Installer 2, Copper (INSTC) and BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber (INSTF) certification are highly desirable.
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