OSP Fibre Engineer

Company description:

Digicel Group Limited

Job description:

Primary objective of the job: 

• The OSP Fibre Engineer is responsible for the engineering, construction, maintenance, installation, and commissioning of the company’s fibre optic network and related services.
• This Position requires strong communication and organizational skills, ability to multi-task, problem solve and the ability to work well with a team as well as independently. FTTH Telecommunication industry experience is a plus.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform Site Surveys as requested
• Interaction with Customers and Sales Team
• Determine construction methods as in aerial, underground and use of existing conduits
• Coordinate with GIS personnel to produce engineering drawings
• Responsible for reviewing as-built documents and assuring their accuracy.
• Periodic review of quality standards, construction specifications, and inspection of outside plant for compliance to Digicel SOPs.
• Construction and splicing supervision
• Maintaining OSP material inventory
• Analyses material performance and makes recommendation as needed.
• Expect to access both overhead and underground network infrastructure.
• Monitor, complete and clear fault tickets as needed
• Produce monthly status reports
• Expect to perform testing of fibres utilizing OTDR, Power Meter and various other testing equipment
• Performs and/or manages special projects as assigned.
• Assume additional responsibilities as necessary
• Maintain safe working habits and conditions according to regulations and policies of the company

Academic qualifications and experience required:

• A first degree (ASc., BSc.) or an equivalent qualification in Electrical, Electronics or Engineering
• 3-5 years of experience with OSP underground and aerial telecommunication engineering
• Ability to work independently, in a team environment, and work on multiple projects simultaneously
•  Experience in both buried, direct buried and overhead cabling methods 
• Working Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is considered a plus
• Advanced knowledge of the planning, design and engineering of OSP fibre optic networks.
• Knowledge of the standards, materials, techniques and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of OSP fiber optic facilities
• Possess a valid driver’s license and meet the company’s insurance carrier’s criteria for coverage under the company’s insurance policy
• Ability to drive manual transmission vehicle