Fiber Optic Technician

Company: Aerotek
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Aerotek is currently seeking a qualified Fiber Optic Technician for a position in Vancouver, WA. This position will travel 95% of the time.This Electronic Engineering Technician position will assist with field installation testing, analysis, and final test reports in support of Project Management and Telecommunications Design for radio and fiber optic field installations projects including schedule support, quality acceptance, conformance with project schedules, and coordination of work with engineers, other technicians and craftsman, lineman and contractors.Responsibilities Include:

• Review engineering designs to verify conformance to existing policies and standards for installation of communications and fiber optic systems.
• Prepare and draft "as built" drawings for communications and fiber optic systems.
• Prepare and draft fiber optic system test summary reports for maintenance personnel.
• Assemble project materials, review for completeness and disburse completed materials packages to appropriate lead T&E engineers.
• Prepare various progress and status reports, test equipment requests and work-vehicle requirements.
• Facilitate changes of circuitry or components with guidance from engineers or technician in order to make systems operative.
• Perform acceptance and performance testing of communications, telemetry, and other electronic systems throughout the service area as follows:
  • FM radios with frequencies up to 1,000 megahertz including fixed, mobile and portable systems used for voice, digital control and telemetry;
  • Microwave systems with frequencies above 1,000 megahertz including terminals and repeaters with high and low density multiplex;
  • High and ultrahigh speed tone equipment from transfer trip relay systems;
  • Coordinate with TF District personnel and Project Engineers to test fiber optic cable installations.
  • Perform acceptance and performance testing of Long Haul Fiber Optic cable testing including patch panels, fiber reels, fiber spans, and fiber optic cable vaults.
  • Perform Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) and power meter testing of individual fibers in cables;
  • Assist with Characterization Testing of individual fibers and fiber optic cables.
  • Perform acceptance and performance testing of digital computer control systems for power circuit breaker control, switchyard alarm supervision and telemetry throughout the service area, including:
  • Auxiliary and standby power supply systems including batteries, chargers, generators with their associated controls and enclosures;
  • Digital and analog telemetry systems for automatic generation controls;
  • Miscellaneous systems including fault locators, telephones, public address and intercomsQualifications:
    • A degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Electronic Engineering Technology (or closely related field) is preferred.
      • With an applicable Bachelor's Degree, 6 months of experience is required.
      • With an applicable Associate's Degree, 2 years of experience is required.
      • Without an applicable degree, 4 years of experience is required.
      • Required experience must include directly-related practical work experience in a technical/engineering environment.
      • 6 months experience performing OTDR and Characterization of fiber optic cables.
      • Knowledge of engineering concepts, principals, and practices applicable to components and facilities found on a regional transmission system is highly desired. About Aerotek:We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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