L2 Data Center RunOps Fiber Technician

Role: L2 Data Center RunOps Fiber Technician

Location: Polk County, Iowa-Onsite

Job Type: Contract

Job Summary:

The Datacenter RunOps Network Repair team is responsible for supporting all production network cabling within the Data Center. This is a truly global team offering a unique career opportunity to work with the latest network technologies and talented engineers solving some of the most complex problems in the industry.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Cabling & Termination:

• Must have basic copper termination skills.
• Mount and install racks, patch panels, fiber optic equipment, and hardware.
• Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cables as required.
• Perform cable testing: continuity testing for horizontal and riser cables using volt-ohmmeter.
• Troubleshoot issues such as opens, crosses, shorts, and transposed pairs.
• Use tone sets for cable identification.
• Terminate LC, SC, ST, FC, FDDI, SMA, and MPO/MTP connectors for both multi-mode and single-mode fibers.
• Terminate simplex & duplex jumper cords.
• Terminate and breakout outside plant fiber.
• Terminate indoor tight-buffered multimode and single-mode fibers.
• Install fan-out kits including buffer tubes.
• Calculate end-to-end loss budgets in accordance with TIA/EIA standards.
• Accurately complete all required paperwork including timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, and tool transfers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Testing:

• Use OTDR, Fluke, and EFXO tools for fiber testing.
• Troubleshoot network issues using OTDR to identify and correct problems end-to-end and across the network.

Splicing:

• Perform mechanical and fusion splicing with all types of fiber cables.
• Conduct splices for building entrances, maintenance spaces, and direct-buried splicing.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must be self-motivated, professional, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Represent the company positively with clients, vendors, and partners.
• Possess problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Able to read, write, and give effective oral presentations.
• Work at heights, off ladders, and in confined spaces.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and move up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to distinguish colors, read small print, and recognize audible signals.
• Must be able to travel as needed.

Education, Certification, License, and Skills Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent (required).
• Must be proficient with industry tools.
• Skilled in terminating all connector types and methods for SMF and MMF systems (Unicam, anaerobic, heat-cure).
• Experience in testing and troubleshooting MMF & SMF systems (OTDR & PMLS).
• Preferred:
• 3 5 years of experience in fiber optic installation and maintenance.
• Industry certifications (e.g., Corning, FOA).
• Data Center installation experience.
• Mechanical and fusion splicing experience.
• OSP/Confined Space Entry experience (for splicing).

Job Details:

• Experience: 2.5 5 Years
• Qualification: B.Tech
• Primary Skill: Infrastructure Management Services (IMS) Networks Data Cisco