Cable Installation:

• Lay out, route, and install fiber optic cables in underground conduits, aerial routes, or building structures according to engineering plans and specifications.
• Use specialized tools and equipment to pull, place, and secure fiber optic cables, ensuring proper tension, support, and protection from environmental factors.

Fusion Splicing:

• Splice fiber optic cables together using fusion splicing techniques to create continuous, low-loss connections.
• Prepare cable ends, strip protective coatings, align fiber cores, and apply fusion splicing equipment to join fibers securely and accurately.

Connectorization:

• Terminate fiber optic cables with connectors or splicing enclosures, ensuring proper alignment, cleanliness, and protection of fiber ends.
• Test and verify connector terminations using optical power meters, light sources, and visual inspection tools to ensure optimal performance and signal integrity.

Testing and Troubleshooting:

• Perform optical fiber testing and troubleshooting using OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer) and other testing equipment to identify faults, losses, or signal degradation.
• Analyze test results, locate faults, and implement corrective actions to restore or improve fiber optic system performance.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of cable installations, splicing activities, test results, and network configurations.
• Generate installation reports, as-built drawings, and documentation for customer records, project handover, and future maintenance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a fiber optic splicer or cable technician, with knowledge of fiber optic cable installation, splicing, and testing techniques.
• Certification or training in fiber optic splicing and network installation preferred (e.g., CFOT, FOA).
• Proficiency in using fusion splicing equipment, fiber cleavers, OTDRs, and other fiber optic testing tools.
• Understanding of telecommunications infrastructure, networking principles, and industry standards (e.g., ANSI/TIA, ISO/IEC).
• Physical fitness and ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in various weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to follow technical specifications and safety protocols.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with team members, engineers, and project stakeholders.

The Fiber Optic Splicer and Cable Layer position requires a skilled individual who can effectively install, splice, and maintain fiber optic cables, ensuring reliable telecommunications infrastructure and network connectivity for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.