Job Summary
Urgently needed, Short listed candidates will be vetted and will be required to undergo a practical test.
- Prepare fibre-optic cables, tubes, trays and joint closures for splicing.
- Perform fusion splicing of optical fibres using approved splicing equipment.
- Identify and correctly match fibres according to the approved fibre schedule and splice plan.
- Clean, strip, cleave and prepare fibres before splicing.
- Install and secure spliced fibres inside joint closures, splice trays and termination enclosures.
- Conduct visual inspections and ensure splice protection sleeves are correctly installed.
- Perform OTDR, power-meter and light-source testing as required.
- Record splice losses, test results, fibre identification and joint information.
- Identify and rectify poor or failed splices.
- Maintain splicing machines, cleavers, tools and testing equipment in good working condition.
- Protect completed joints against moisture, contamination, mechanical damage and environmental conditions.
- Follow approved method statements, risk assessments, quality requirements and site safety procedures.
- Maintain good housekeeping and ensure fibre off-cuts and waste are safely collected and disposed of.
- Report damaged cables, defective equipment, unsafe conditions and deviations to the supervisor.
- Complete required splicing records, test reports, joint schedules and as-built information.