Cable Technician
Austin, TX - USA
Job Summary
The company is looking for a mid-level Cable Technician II to join our layer-one structured cabling team. This role builds on the copper foundation of Tech I and adds full proficiency in fiber optic installation termination and testing. The Tech II is expected to work independently across both media types guide Tech I personnel on day-to-day installation tasks and take ownership of moderately complex scopes from plan to acceptance.
This is an onsite role in a cleanroom semiconductor manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will spend extended periods in a smock with required PPE working from floor plans or ticket-driven scopes to deliver layer-one infrastructure that meets the company and industry standards. Tech II has strong expectations towards hands-on execution solid fiber skills and the judgment to catch and escalate design or field issues before they become rework.
- Lead the installation adjustment and change of copper and fiber layer-one network connections for technical systems.
- Install terminate test and troubleshoot Category 5e/6/6a copper cabling and single-mode and multi-mode fiber optic cabling for data infrastructure in a large enterprise environment.
- Terminate fiber across a range of interfaces and form factors (LC SC ST APC) using both field-termination and pre-terminated methods; perform fusion and mechanical splicing as required.
- Test and certify fiber using industry-standard equipment (OTDR OLTS fiber inspection scopes) and interpret results to acceptance criteria.
- Properly comb dress and label copper and fiber cables in accordance with site and industry standards; enforce bend-radius and pull-tension discipline.
- Implement structured pathways per approved designs; identify physical constraints and propose field-practical corrections to the senior technician.
- Interpret floor plan designs and as-builts; redline field deviations and submit for incorporation into final documentation.
- Provide day-to-day direction and on-the-job training to Tech I personnel on copper and basic fiber work.
- Work from a request / ticket system owning assigned scopes end-to-end including pre-job material checks execution and closeout documentation.
- Author and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for install test and acceptance workflows.
- Support the network team on hardware replacements rack / de-rack activity hotfix participation to resolve connectivity issues and scheduled change points.
- Support 24x7 data center and fab operation per on-call scheduling.
- Follow all on-site security protocols Standard Operating Procedures and company policies.
Qualifications :
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 3 years of experience in the structured cabling industry including hands-on copper and fiber work.
- 2 years of experience in a construction environment with working knowledge of standard safety practices.
- Demonstrated cabling experience with knowledge of low-voltage specifications standards and safety practices.
- Proficient with copper termination (Cat 5e/6/6a) and cable certification using industry-standard testers (Fluke DSX or equivalent).
- Proficient with fiber termination across multiple interfaces (LC SC APC MPO/MTP) and with fiber testing (OTDR OLTS inspection scopes).
- Able to speak read and write clearly in English.
- Valid drivers license and reliable transportation.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
- Must live within a one-hour drive of assigned campus.
- Moderate computer literacy: Microsoft Office standard file systems typing and proper email etiquette.
- Ability to read and follow floor plan designs and as-built documentation.
- OSHA 10 certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associates degree in a related technical field.
- Prior experience in a semiconductor cleanroom data center or other mission-critical environment.
- BICSI Installer 1 or Installer 2 certification.
- Fusion splicing certification or manufacturer-specific fiber termination certification (Corning CommScope Panduit etc.).
- Experience mentoring junior technicians or leading small crews on scoped work.
- OSHA 30 certification.
Physical Requirement
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Must be able to work in elevated areas on ladders upward of 40 feet.
- Must be able to work in confined spaces and tight areas for extended periods.
- Must be able to wear a cleanroom smock and required PPE for extended periods.
- Must be able to work a standard Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule.
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule when needed (past 5:00 PM weekends on-call).
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract