Data Center Fiber Technician III

Job Title:

Fiber Technician III

Reports To:

Fiber Manager

Department:
Technical Services

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate: $40-45/hr

Location:

Pecos, TX

At Smartlink, we believe exceptional people create exceptional results. Guided by our core values,
Creating Customer Fanatics, Innovate and Create, One Team, We Are All In, and Safety Leads to Success
, we foster a culture where driven, ambitious individuals are empowered to make an impact, grow their careers, and help drive our success.

We are a fast-paced, high-performance organization where accountability, teamwork, and innovation are expected and rewarded. This is not a traditional 40-hour workweek environment. Success often requires flexibility, dedication, and a willingness to go above and beyond to deliver for our customers and teammates.

In return, you'll be surrounded by talented professionals who challenge and support one another, with opportunities for career growth, skill development, and meaningful contributions that make a real difference.

If you're competitive, motivated by achievement, and ready to be All In, Smartlink offers more than a job. It offers the opportunity to build an exceptional career while helping shape the future of our industry. If you're ready to be All In, we invite you to join us and help shape the future of Smartlink.

The Fiber Technician III serves as a senior technical expert responsible for leading complex fiber optic splicing, testing, troubleshooting, and installation activities within high-density data center environments. This role applies expert-level technical knowledge and acts as a lead resource on projects, ensuring quality execution, efficiency, and compliance with all industry standards. This position provides advanced troubleshooting, oversees field operations, mentors lower-level technicians, and supports continuous improvement initiatives.

• Perform expert-level fiber optic splicing, including high-count ribbon, mass fusion, and specialty fiber applications.
• Lead complex fiber installations, terminations, and infrastructure builds in data center environments.
• Conduct advanced fiber testing and analysis using OTDR, power meters, OLTS, and related equipment; interpret and validate results.
• Diagnose and resolve complex network issues, including signal loss, latency, and continuity failures.
• Serve as lead technician on projects; coordinate tasks, workflow, and field execution for assigned teams.
• Oversee and ensure accuracy of splice documentation, test results, and project deliverables.
• Perform and enforce quality control inspections, ensuring all work meets or exceeds company and industry standards (TIA-568, IEC, Telcordia).
• Provide technical training, mentorship, and performance guidance to Technicians I and II.
• Support project planning activities, including material identification, scope validation,and risk assessment.
• Interface with project managers, engineers, and customers to resolve technical challenges and ensure project success.
• Troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain advanced splicing and testing equipment (Fujikura,Sumitomo, EXFO, etc.).
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, efficiency gains, and best practices implementation.
• Uphold professional conduct and ensure adherence to company policies, safety standards,and operational procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; advanced technical or industry certifications strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience in fiber optic splicing, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Expert knowledge of high-density fiber environments, including 144 to 3456 ribbon fiber and up to 6912.
• Demonstrated mastery of mass fusion splicing and advanced fiber handling techniques using Fujikura, Sumitomo, or equivalent…