Fiber Technician

Position: Fiber Technician
Location: Birtamode

Job Description

• Install, maintain, and repair aerial and underground fiber optic cables, demarcation enclosures, patch panels, termination points, and other FTTH infrastructure.
• Perform fusion and mechanical splicing of single-fiber and multi-fiber optic cables, and carry out fiber termination activities in splice trays and enclosures.
• Operate and maintain optical instruments and ODN products, including splicing machines, OTDR, power meters, FDBs, joint closures (JCs), PLC splitters, EDFAs, and related fiber optic equipment.
• Conduct fiber testing using OTDR, optical power meters, and other diagnostic tools to identify faults, measure signal loss, and verify network performance.
• Monitor optical network performance, fiber trunk links, and FTTH infrastructure, and coordinate with vendors or internal teams to resolve network issues.
• Troubleshoot fiber optic faults, isolate cable breaks, replace faulty components, and restore network services within defined timelines.
• Track optical signal strength and analyze the overall optical power budget to ensure efficient network performance.
• Prepare BOQs, maintain network audit reports, and update GIS, Google Maps, or other geographical mapping systems for accurate FTTH network documentation.
• Read and interpret network layouts, blueprints, and technical drawings, and maintain accurate records of cable routes, test results, and as-built documentation.
• Coordinate with supervisors, field teams, vendors, and customers during installation, maintenance, fault restoration, and project execution activities.
• Provide technical support during customer installations by routing fiber cables, installing customer premises equipment, and ensuring successful service activation.
• Follow company safety procedures, quality standards, and operational guidelines while performing field activities.

Job Specifications

• +2, Diploma in Electronics, Electrical, Telecommunications, or equivalent technical qualification.
• 1 year of experience in FTTH, fiber optic installation, maintenance, or telecommunications.
• Hands-on experience with optical instruments and ODN products, including OTDR, splicing machines, power meters, FDBs, PLC splitters, EDFAs, and fiber testing tools.
• Good understanding of fiber optic transmission, FTTH architecture, ODN design, color-coding standards, and optical power budget analysis.
• Ability to read network drawings, perform fiber splicing, testing, fault diagnosis, and preventive maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office and GIS/Google Maps or similar mapping software will be an advantage.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently in field environments.
• Physically fit to perform fieldwork, including climbing poles, working at heights, and handling technical equipment.
• Willingness to travel and relocate across Nepal as required.
• Must possess a valid two-wheeler driving license and own a motorcycle.
• Flexible to work in shifts and respond to emergency maintenance activities.

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