Fiber Foreman
| Company | xAI |
|---|---|
| Location | Memphis, TN, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience managing teams (preferably data center cabling technicians)
- 3+ years of direct data center experience installing and routing optical fiber in large scale Tier 3 or 4 facilities
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
Responsibilities
- Under the guidance of the Project Manager and Superintendent, crew leader responsible for datacenter installation projects and daily work assignments based on Fiber Span sheets, path determination, and team communication
- Provide on the job training and direction for employees working under you
- Ensure a safe and productive work environment
- Develop sensor indicators and conduct timely inspections, so that a faulty fiber optic system does not destabilize its performance
- Troubleshoot, resolve, repair and install fiber optics systems, ensuring that they work properly
- Examine and replace faulty and/or old fiber optic cables
- Organize scheduled maintenance routines
- Take care of fiber splicing and rectify fiber optic problem areas
- Keep track of the signal strength of different devices
- Formulate and maintain system records and system designs
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification in fiber optics and/or cable installation
- Extensive experience in fiber splicing
- Technical knowledge of communication networks
- Knowledgeable of computers and associated electronic systems
- Knowledgeable of different fiber types
- Experience installing, certifying, and troubleshooting fiber in hyperscale data center environments
- Experience installing structured cabling
- Highly proficient using a light meter, OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer), OPMs (optical power meter), fiber certifier, loopback, and optical probes
- Able to understand different types of switches and port identifications
- Able to properly clean fiber and validate cleanliness
- Ability to use judgment and analytical skills in complex installations
- Ability to prioritize and use time management practices as well as prioritize tasks based on fluctuating needs
- Ability to adapt, make decisions, problem solve, and collaborate efficiently under pressure
- Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word, Teams, Project, etc)