Safaricom Telecommunication Ethiopia
Verified
We are Seeking Osp Technician
Oromia - Ethiopia
Full-Time
Permanent
Posted
6 months ago
Experience
5 years
Deadline
Closed
Responsibilities
Key accountabilities and decision ownership:
- Perform splicing, testing, and troubleshooting of fiber optic cables in various network settings, including OSP and ISP.
- Conduct OSP splicing underground and aerial fiber, building splice closures, and entering manholes.
- Handle ISP inside terminations, installing fiber termination panels, OTDR, and power meter testing.
- Perform corrective maintenance during faults and planned preventative maintenance.
- Conduct fiber optic cable installations, including pulling, terminating, and securing cables.
- Design and document Outside Plant Fiber Optic Cable and manhole and conduit design.
- Perform live fiber cutovers during maintenance hours.
- Utilize fiber optic splicing and testing equipment to ensure cable integrity and performance.
- Conduct thorough testing and troubleshooting of fiber optic links.
- Participate in newly built fiber link acceptance tests.
- Select the appropriate tray size, splicer settings, and type of closure required.
- Maintain accurate records of splicing activities and test results.
- Adhere to safety protocols and industry standards.
- Read, understand, and update splice documentation and maps.
- Interpret network maps, splice schematics, and engineering field notes.
- Coordinate with team members and third-party stakeholders.
- Provide accurate documentation of completed work.
- Clean and maintain tools and equipment.
Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:
Functional Competencies:
- Proficiency with fiber optic splicing tools and testing equipment.
- Knowledge of fiber optic cable splicing techniques.
- Knowledge of fiber optic testing methods.
- Understanding of fiber optic cable types and specifications.
- Familiarity with various manufacturers' splice enclosures and termination panels.
- Knowledge of public right-of-way and inside plant safety measures.
- Understanding of data center security processes.
- Strong understanding of fiber optic cable construction and network design.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
- Willingness to work outdoors for extended periods.
- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
- Commitment to safe work practices.
Qualifications
- Minimum of Diploma or Degree in Telecommunication or related fields.
- 5 years of hands-on experience with fiber optic installation and maintenance.
Desired qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or related fields.
- Health and Safety Certification.
- Working at Height and fall arresting Certification.
- Experience in fiber deployment projects.
Skills Required:
- Computer / Software / It / Data
- Electrician / Electronics / Electrical / Engineering
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