OSP Fiber Splicer Job at Insight Global, Richmond, VA

  • Insight Global
  • Richmond, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Fiber Splicer (OSP Fiber Optics)

Location: Richmond, VA Area

Pay Rate: $24-$26/hr

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Job Overview

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Fiber Splicer to support a large utility, engineering, and construction client. This position is focused on outside plant (OSP) fiber optic infrastructure and requires hands-on field experience performing fiber splicing, testing, troubleshooting, and network build-outs. Candidates must have experience working in telecom, broadband, utility, or network construction environments. Experience limited to data center fiber splicing will not be considered.

Required Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of OSP fiber splicing experience
  • 3-5 years of experience using OTDRs, RTDRs, power meters, and other fiber testing equipment
  • Experience building and maintaining fiber rings and outside plant networks
  • Background within telecom, broadband, network construction, utility, or related industries
  • Ability to read and interpret maps, blueprints, drawings, and test documentation
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Valid driver's license and ability to work in the field

Responsibilities

  • Perform fusion splicing on various types of fiber optic cable including single-mode, multimode, stranded, and ribbon fiber
  • Conduct optical continuity and conformance testing
  • Utilize OTDR and other testing equipment to certify and troubleshoot fiber networks
  • Review and interpret construction drawings, network maps, and splice diagrams
  • Perform daily inspection, testing, and maintenance of splicing equipment
  • Troubleshoot and resolve basic technical issues related to fiber infrastructure
  • Complete splice rearrangements and restoration work on existing fiber facilities
  • Work in buried, underground, aerial, and building environments

Preferred Experience

  • Experience with fiber restoration and repair projects
  • Utility or telecommunications construction background
  • Familiarity with outside plant network design and maintenance

If you're an experienced OSP Fiber Splicer looking to join a growing team supporting critical telecommunications infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.

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