Data Center Foreman – Optical Fiber

Working Foreman - Optical Fiber (BICSI INST2-OF Certified)

Salary:
All Salary Expectations Are Considered

Startech is hiring approximately 19 Working Foremen with active BICSI Installer 2 - Optical Fiber (INST2-OF) certification to lead field crews on our current hyperscale data center build. Each Foreman will supervise approximately 8 field technicians while directly participating in the installation work. This is a working leadership role - you will spend most of your day on the floor with your crew, not in an office.

• Lead a crew of 6-8 fiber installers across cable pull, patching, testing hand-off, and dressing activities in an assigned project zone.
• Interpret cable schedules, elevation drawings, port maps, and BOM documentation; assign daily work packages to your crew.
• Perform hands-on fiber optic installation alongside your crew: MPO/LC trunk pulls, patching, cleaning, dressing, labeling.
• Enforce cable management standards - bend radius, pulling tension, slack loops, ladder-rack dressing per manufacturer and industry spec.
• Own workmanship quality in your zone; coordinate rework, re-termination, and re-inspection when needed.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and JHAs; enforce OSHA-compliant lift and fall-protection practices at 12-15 ft ceiling heights.
• Submit daily production reports (pulls completed, patches done, blockers) to the General Foreman.
• Interface with test technicians to hand off cables for Tier 1 acceptance; troubleshoot failed connectors and coordinate rework.
• Manage your zone's tools and consumables (cleaners, IPA, wipes, labels); escalated reorder needs to the material coordinator.
• Mentor junior installers on proper technique, cleanliness, and safety practices.
• Maintain accurate as-built markups and documentation for your zone.
• Required Certifications
• BICSI Installer 2 - Optical Fiber (INST2-OF) - current and in good standing (documentation required at application).
• OSHA 10 (OSHA 30 preferred).
• Aerial lift / scissor lift operator certification with current documentation.

• Minimum 4 years of structured cabling experience in data center or comparable enterprise environments.
• Minimum 1 year in a foreman, lead installer, or crew lead capacity.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with high-fiber-count MPO trunks (144F and 288F) and LC-based structured cabling.
• Proficient with fiber cleaning tools (Sticklers, US Conec, Fluke Quick Clean) and inspection scopes (Fluke FI-7000, Viavi FBP).
• Working knowledge of TIA-568, TIA-942, and BICSI installation standards.
• Ability to read structured cabling drawings, cable schedules, rack elevations, and port maps.
• Strong communication skills - comfortable running a daily huddle, submitting production reports, and interfacing with the General Foreman.
• Ability to hold your crew to quality and safety standards while maintaining team morale.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

• Familiarity with test equipment:
  Fluke Versiv/Opti Fiber Pro, Viavi T-BERD, EXFO Max Tester.
• Prior work under hyperscaler network hardware deployments (Ericsson, Cisco, Arista, Nokia).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Extended standing, walking, and climbing on scissor lifts, ladders, and scaffolds at 12-15 ft heights.
• Manual dexterity for fiber connector work in tight spaces.
• Ability to work extended shifts (up to 10 hours) in a temperature-controlled but active data center environment.
• Ability to wear required PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, hi-vis vest, and fall protection harness.
• Direct Reports: 6-8 field installers
• Work Environment:
  Active data center construction; extended overhead work