Datacenter Technician (Fiber Technician)

$41,600 - $41,600/Yr

Arthur Grand Technologies - Richmond, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Richmond, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Arthur Grand Technologies is currently seeking a highly motivated and skilled Datacenter Technician for one of our clients in Richmond, VA. This position is focused on hands-on work in a data center environment, specifically as a Fiber Technician. The role involves a variety of tasks related to cabling, termination, testing, and splicing of fiber optic cables. The Fiber Technician will be responsible for mounting and installing racks, patch panels, and hardware, as well as performing necessary grounding for racks and equipment. The technician will also conduct continuity tests on horizontal and riser cables, troubleshoot issues such as opens, crosses, shorts, and transpose pairs, and utilize various testing equipment including volt-ohmmeters and tone sets. In addition to installation and testing, the Fiber Technician will be required to terminate various types of connectors for both multi-mode and single-mode fiber, including LC, SC, ST, FC, FDDI, SMA, and MPO/MTP connectors. The role also includes the termination of simplex and duplex jumper cords, as well as breakout and fan-out kits. The technician will be expected to calculate end-to-end loss budgets in accordance with TIA/EIA standards and ensure that all paperwork, such as timesheets and work orders, is completed accurately and on time. The position requires a self-motivated individual who can promote the company culture and mission while effectively communicating with customers and team members. The Fiber Technician must possess strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and be able to work in various physical conditions, including heights and confined spaces. The role may also require lifting up to 50 pounds and moving up to 75 pounds. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with proficiency in using various tools and equipment related to fiber optics. Experience in data center environments and industry certifications are preferred, along with a solid understanding of mechanical and fusion splicing techniques.

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-ohmmeters to troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts, and transpose pairs on cables.
• Install various types of connectors for multi-mode and single-mode fiber.
• 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.
• Complete all paperwork accurately and on time, including timesheets and work orders.
• Test using OTDR, Fluke, and EFXO.
• Troubleshoot using OTDR to identify and correct problems end to end and network wide.
• Perform mechanical and fusion splicing with all types of fiber cable.
• Conduct building entrance splices, maintenance space, and direct buried splices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Proficient with tools required for fiber optic work.
• Experience in terminating all connector types and methods for SMF and MMF systems.
• Experience with testing and troubleshooting MMF and SMF systems using OTDR and PMLS.
• 3-5 years of experience in fiber optics (preferred).
• Industry certifications (Corning/FOA) are preferred.
• Data center installation experience is preferred.
• Mechanical and fusion splice experience is preferred.
• OSP / Confined Space Entry experience (splicing) is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• 3-5 years of experience in Fiber (preferred)
• Industry Certifications (Corning/FOA)
• Data Center installation experience
• Mechanical and Fusion Splice experience
• OSP / Confined Space Entry experience (splicing)

Benefits

• Contract position with pay starting from $20.00 per hour.
• 8-hour shifts.