Fibre Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: Dependant on experience

The Fibre Infrastructure Engineer will play a key role within the Infrastructure Team. They will be involved in all aspects of Fibre Network Build, from Test Roding and Roping of duct networks, Internal Cabling, Fibre Splicing, Fibre Testing and Fault Finding. The successful candidate must have experience in one or more of the key skills.

Key Responsibilities for Fibre Cabling activities

Route proving of underground duct within Openreach Network and Commsworld Network.
Installation of optical fibre cables within the Openreach Network to the Openreach standards.
Test Rod and rope Openreach duct network to PIA standards
Installation of blown fibre tubing, optical fibre cable, bundles and blown fibre using fibre-blowing equipment to required standards
Ability to read and follow site drawings
The knowledge and skill to be able to install a fibre from point of entry to the comms room
Client-driven with proactive approach
Good Communication Skills
Work as part of a team
Ability to work safely at all times
Build a network to the expected quality standards

Key Responsibilities for Fibre Splicing Activities

Main duties & responsibilities:

Fusion Spicing – Fujikura 70s or similar
Live network splicing
New Build, Internal and External (Building new splice points using various joint clousures and Optical distribution frames)
Splice OBF, Trays and BFP’s
Ability to splice from 2 Fibre to 288 Fibre
OTDR /ILM
Produce fibre test results
Be able to analyse the trace results to pinpoint any problems

Reporting

Read and understand Visio straight line diagrams
Understand written work instructions on MS word / Excel

Technical skills required

2 year working experience with Fibre optics products
OTDR Experience
Fusion splicing
Worked on a live network for 2 years or more

Skills and Experience for the role

PIA Accreditation
Ability to produce, update and interpret records of daily work logs and data recordings.
Adhere to all Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental policies.
Represent the company in a professional manner
Work as part of a team to deliver client commitments
Be flexible in your approach to working hours
Full UK Driving Licence
MS Office - Excel, Word
NRSWA Street works Card
Organised, professional and proactive approach to work
Excellent Communication Skills
Ability to work alone as well as in a strong team environment
Excellent time-management skills
Flexible approach and positive attitude to work