[Hiring] Lead Splicing Technician @Essel

Role Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Cable Splicing Technician to oversee and execute complex telecommunications cable splicing and installation projects. In this role, you will lead field service operations, manage heavy equipment and specialized tools, and ensure the successful deployment of fiber optic systems and network infrastructure. Your expertise will drive the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of outdoor telecommunications networks, supporting the seamless delivery of high-speed data, voice, and fiber optic services. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead technical teams in outdoor environments while ensuring safety compliance and operational excellence.

• Lead and coordinate field service activities related to telecommunications cable splicing, fiber optic network installation, and outside plant operations.
• Operate heavy equipment such as bucket trucks safely and efficiently to access elevated work sites.
• Utilize diagnostic tools, telecommunications testing equipment, voltmeters, and schematics to troubleshoot network issues and perform repairs.
• Install, splice, and test fiber optic cables within outdoor environments, ensuring adherence to industry standards such as the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
• Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and engineering troubleshooting guides to execute precise cabling and network infrastructure installations.
• Manage telecommunications cable splicing projects from start to finish, including planning, execution, quality control, and documentation.
• Provide technical troubleshooting support for fiber optic systems, LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), Ethernet configurations, telephony systems, and low voltage electrical components.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in field service roles involving telecommunications outside plant operations and fiber optic systems installation.
• Strong knowledge of telecommunications cable splicing techniques, fiber splicing methods, and network infrastructure deployment.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as bucket trucks safely; climbing skills are essential for outdoor work environments.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools including voltmeters, telecommunications testing equipment, and interpreting schematics or technical drawings.
• Hands-on experience with hand tools, power tools, construction techniques, electrical work, and low voltage wiring.
• Familiarity with computer networking concepts including LAN/WAN configurations, Ethernet cabling, IT infrastructure components, and telephony systems.
• Knowledge of safety standards such as the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) applicable to outdoor telecom operations.
• Excellent engineering troubleshooting skills coupled with a proactive approach to problem-solving in outdoor settings.
• Construction experience in outdoor environments with a focus on telecommunications or electrical projects is highly desirable.
• Ability to interpret technical schematics accurately; experience with telecommunication schematics is preferred.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with team members and providing technical support when needed.

Requirements

• Proven experience in field service roles involving telecommunications outside plant operations and fiber optic systems installation.
• Strong knowledge of telecommunications cable splicing techniques, fiber splicing methods, and network infrastructure deployment.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as bucket trucks safely; climbing skills are essential for outdoor work environments.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools including voltmeters, telecommunications testing equipment, and interpreting schematics or technical drawings.
• Hands-on experience with hand tools, power tools, construction techniques, electrical work, and low voltage wiring.
• Familiarity with computer networking concepts including LAN/WAN configurations, Ethernet cabling, IT infrastructure components, and telephony systems.
• Knowledge of safety standards such as the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) applicable to outdoor telecom operations.
• Excellent engineering troubleshooting skills coupled with a proactive approach to problem-solving in outdoor settings.
• Construction experience in outdoor environments with a focus on telecommunications or electrical projects is highly desirable.
• Ability to interpret technical schematics accurately; experience with telecommunication schematics is preferred.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with team members and providing technical support when needed.

Benefits

• Join us as a Lead Cable Splicing Technician if you’re passionate about building reliable telecom networks while leading teams in dynamic outdoor environments!
• Your expertise will help deliver critical connectivity solutions that keep communities connected every day!