Data Center Technician (Runops)

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Role : Data Center Technician (Runops)

Location : Altoona, IA

Duration : 6+ Months

Required Skills : Data Center, Fiber, Install, Cabling, Troubleshoot

Job Description : Cabling & Termination

• The Fiber Technician will mount and install racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware. Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required.
• The Fiber Technician performs testing : continuity test horizontal and riser cable; use of volt-ohmmeter; troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts, and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cable; use a tone set.
• The Fiber Technician installs LC, SC, ST, FC, FDDI, SMA and MPO / MTP connectors, for both multi-mode & single-mode fiber
• The Fiber Technician will terminate simplex & duplex jumper cord
• The Fiber Technician will terminate & breakout outside plant fiber
• The Fiber Technician will terminate indoor tight buffered multimode and single-mode fiber
• The Fiber Technician will install fan out kits including buffer tube
• The Fiber Technician will calculate end to end loss budgets in accordance with TIA / EIA standards for multimode & single-mode fiber
• The Fiber Technician will fully complete all paperwork accurately and on time specifically : timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required
• The Fiber Technician will complete any other duties as assigned Additional responsibilities Able to provide onsite support after business hours as part of on-call schedule. Able to travel to various sites as needed. Testing
• The Fiber Technician will test using an OTDR, Fluke & EFXO
• The Fiber Technician troubleshoots using an OTDR to identify and correct problems end to end, and Network wide Splicing
• The Fiber Technician will perform mechanical splicing with all types of fiber cable
• The Fiber Technician will perform fusion splicing with all types of fiber cable
• The Fiber Technician performs building entrance splices, maintenance space, and direct buried splices Physical and Mental Requirements :
• The Fiber Technician must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop, and implement project process improvement(s).
• The Fiber Technician must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
• The Fiber Technician must possess and be proficient with the listed tools.
• The Fiber Technician must be able to act as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s).
• The Fiber Technician must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
• The Fiber Technician must be able to work at heights, off a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
• The Fiber Technician must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print, and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones. Education, Certification, License, And Skill 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 the following trade Tools : Screwdriver (regular and Phillips), torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers (needle nose and channel locks), hammer, wrench set, cable stripper, flashlight and gloves. Punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blades, tone set, 6 / 8 position combo crimp tool, and Krone / 3M / BIX.

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