Data Center Technician

Teceze LTD - Houston, TX

Full-time

Houston, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Fiber Technician is responsible for the installation, testing, and maintenance of fiber optic systems within a data center environment. This role involves mounting and installing racks, patch panels, and various fiber optic hardware, ensuring that all installations meet the required grounding standards for racks, equipment, and cables. The Fiber Technician will perform a variety of testing procedures, including continuity tests on horizontal and riser cables, utilizing tools such as volt-ohmmeters to troubleshoot issues like opens, crosses, shorts, and transposed pairs. The technician will also be responsible for installing various types of connectors, including LC, SC, ST, FC, FDDI, SMA, and MPO/MTP connectors for both multi-mode and single-mode fiber optics. In addition to installation, the Fiber Technician will terminate simplex and duplex jumper cords, as well as breakout outside plant fiber. The role requires the technician to calculate end-to-end loss budgets in accordance with TIA/EIA standards for both multi-mode and single-mode fiber. Accurate completion of paperwork, including timesheets, material transfers, work orders, and change orders, is essential. The Fiber Technician may also be required to provide onsite support after business hours as part of an on-call schedule and travel to various sites as needed. Testing responsibilities include using an OTDR, Fluke, and EFXO to troubleshoot and identify problems across the network. The Fiber Technician will perform both mechanical and fusion splicing with all types of fiber cable, including building entrance splices, maintenance space splices, and direct buried splices. The role demands a self-motivated individual who can promote the company culture and mission while effectively communicating with customers and team members. The technician must also possess strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, as well as the ability to work in physically demanding environments, including heights and confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Mount and install racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware.
• Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cable as required.
• Perform continuity tests on horizontal and riser cables.
• Use volt-ohmmeter to troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts, and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cables.
• Install various types of connectors for both multi-mode and single-mode fiber optics.
• Terminate simplex and duplex jumper cords.
• Terminate and breakout outside plant fiber.
• Terminate 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 and single-mode fiber.
• Complete all paperwork accurately and on time, including timesheets and work orders.
• Provide onsite support after business hours as part of on-call schedule.
• Travel to various sites as needed.
• Test using an OTDR, Fluke, and EFXO.
• Troubleshoot using an OTDR to identify and correct problems end to end and network wide.
• Perform mechanical and fusion splicing with all types of fiber cable.
• Perform building entrance splices, maintenance space, and direct buried splices.

Requirements

• Must possess a High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be proficient at terminating all connector types and methods for SMF and MMF systems (Unicam, anaerobic, heat-cure).
• Must have Testing & Troubleshooting MMF & SMF systems experience (OTDR & PMLS).
• Prefer 3-5 years of experience in Fiber.
• Prefer Industry Certifications (Corning/FOA/BICSI).
• Prefer Data Center installation experience.
• Prefer Mechanical and Fusion Splice experience.
• Prefer OSP / Confined Space Entry experience (splicing).
• Must be able to use various trade tools including screwdrivers, torpedo levels, tape measures, snips, pliers, hammers, wrenches, cable strippers, flashlights, and gloves.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with mechanical and fusion splicing.
• Industry certifications such as Corning, FOA, or BICSI.
• Data Center installation experience.
• OSP / Confined Space Entry experience.