Lead Fiber Characterization Technician - Carrollton, TX

Lead Fiber Characterization Technician

Alamon, Inc., a Montana-based employee-owned company since 1975, provides installation services to the utilities, energy, and communications industries nationwide. There is no ceiling when it comes to your professional growth at Alamon, an employee – owned company. Alamon, Inc. seeks a Lead Fiber Characterization Technician for its Network Services department. This position entails:

• Testing fiber spans between customer sites under the guidance of the field supervisor.
• Cleaning and inspecting fiber as well as if needed splicing on new connectors.
• Identifying out-of-spec splice points and re-splicing them should a customer ask.
• Providing the supervisor with timely updates and relaying any information.

This position requires extensive travel.

• Run the following Fiber Characterization tests:
• Optical Time Domain Reflectometry (OTDR)
• Chromatic Dispersion (CD)
• Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD)
• Optical Return and Power Loss (using OLTS)
• Maintain tools assigned to the job as well as monitor tool calibration requirements.
• Identify out-of-spec splice points and jumpers.
• Work with customers should they want them fixed and re-spliced.
• Splice new connectors onto old fiber connectors.
• Scope and clean fibers to ensure they are clean.
• Run fiber jumpers between panels.
• Keep accurate detailed notes.
• Document Fiber Panels
• Meet or exceed customer and internal documented acceptable levels of quality.
• Work with supervisor for scheduling and updates.
• Self-supervise all operations to ensure that all tasks are completed in accordance with customer and industry specifications.
• Field train and control/oversee the work of other technicians when necessary.
• Complete daily production reports, keep track of work hours.
• Frequently work independently.
• Basic daily maintenance of provided vehicle: check and clean vehicle.
• Perform other splicing related duties as assigned.
• Assist other departments should they need it.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• Must be willing to travel. This job requires 95% traveling position.
• Experience with OTDR and Fusion Splice Machine
• Self-motivated.
• High-quality workmanship oriented.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• Must be at least 21 years of age to drive a company vehicle.
• Must pass the pre-employment screening process which includes a background check, drug test and motor vehicle records pull.
• Possess a current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record with no DUI / DWIs within the past 5 years.
• Willing to travel locally, statewide, or regionally as required.
• Be available to work nights and weekends as required by project demands.

• May be subject to noise levels which may range from low volume to loud.
• Indoor and outdoor work will be based off the scope of the contract.
• Exposure to dust, odors, gases, vapors, varying noise levels, and wet or slick surfaces may be possible.
• When appropriate, wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with Company standards and governmental regulations.
• This position may require working outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions and terrain; may work for long periods in hot, cold, wet, windy, or icy conditions.

• Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. at a time.
• Must be able to ride in a vehicle for extended periods of time to travel to and from job sites.
• Ability to work in different temperatures and through changing weather conditions.
• Must be able to traverse all areas of the Jobsite. This may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, kneeling, or stretching.
• Ability to clearly distinguish colors, shades, and brightness when working with multi-colored cablings such as twisted pair copper and fiber optic cable.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and use practical judgment while working through job assignments.
• Ability to work at heights, handle ladders, along with pushing and pulling equipment.

• This position requires extensive travel.
• Lodging is provided while working and traveling for the…