Senior Fibre Technician - - Cape Town City Centre

Key Responsibilities:

Leading a small team in Installations, troubleshooting, and maintaining fibre optic systems at telescope sites or as directed.
Providing input to Optical fibre lower-level fibre designs at telescope sites as to when required
Following the dish fibre network (DFN) procurement plan while complying with organisational SCM procurement procedures to purchase required items for fibre optic installation at telescope sites
Ensuring proper marketing research to understand industry capability and engage with suppliers to minimize risk
Mentoring the less experienced Optical fibre team members
Taking accountability of fibre optic deliverables at telescope sites to ensure quality and professionalism
Taking lead in documenting, installing, testing and troubleshooting fibre optic systems at telescope sites
Conducting regular inspections of fibre optic network systems at telescope sites with the aim of locating and repairing any defects detected during the inspections.
Mobilising resources within minimum time to attend to detected/ report fibre optics faults,and ensuring that they are repaired within minimum time possible.

Key Requirements:
Qualification:

National Diploma in Engineering preferably Electrical/Electronic with + 9 years related work experience, of which +5 years is in Fibre Optic splicing
Valid Driver's licence
FOA Certificate

Experience:

Working in a project team at a responsible level
Experience in using Fibre Optic troubleshooting tools (i.e., OTDR, Loss tests, Inspection probes, etc.)

Knowledge:

Additional Notes:

Display excellent interpersonal skills.
Work independently as well as in a team environment.
Excellent communication in English (written and verbal).
Ability to work under tight schedules
Willingness to work in remote locations from time to time as well as outside normal working hours
Willing to learn
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Good working knowledge of hand and power tools used in this position with proficiency in fibre cable termination with connectors.
Well versed in fusion splicing machine technique
Self-disciplined, motivated and organised.

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