Successfully undertake all activities relating to routine maintenance, corrective maintenance, root cause analysis, and network quality initiatives for the fibre optic network.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluates, tests, and repairs old or malfunctioning fibre network infrastructure along with scheduled preventive maintenance routines covering: Optical cable, Closure kits, Ducts, and Man holes.
Generate sensor indicators and execute inspections ensuring the fibre optic systems do not contain faults that could destabilize performance.
Conducts regular inspections of the assigned system and repairs any defects recognized.
Prepare and maintain system records and system diagrams.
Perform fibre optic maintenance including: Point of break/link analysis, splicing, core alignment, and splice quality validation using necessary tools and techniques.
Principal Outputs
Achievement of performance KPIs.
Ensure fiber segment availability of 98%.
Achievement of 80% of TTs within SLA.
Ensure quality fiber splices with a slope of <0.25dB/km within segment.
Academic and Professional Qualifications
BSC in Electronic/Electrical/Telecommunication Engineering or related field.
Training in optical fibre technology.
Higher Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Certification in Fiber technology.
Experience
Two years experience in fibre maintenance.
Proven track record in analyzing trends, undertaking root cause analysis, identifying key issues, and putting in place actions to address and improve network & service availability and quality.
Competencies
Technical Competencies: Fibre optics maintenance tools and techniques, Microsoft Office, Customer focus, Planning and organizing, Troubleshooting.
Physical Competency: Must be able to work at height (certified), in confined spaces, and in all weathers.
Functional Competencies: Teamwork, Innovation, Managing Risks, and Analytical Thinking.
