Optical Fiber Engineer Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Comlink Solutions is a fiber solutions company providing fiber optic cabling and splicing services. We build and maintain large fiber networks for national network providers and telecommunications carriers in multiple markets. We have opportunities for splicers experienced with long haul and OPGW work to join our team. Comlink provides opportunities to learn, advance your career, and together we create a culture of accomplishment, growth, and success that we all share in. Give us an opportunity to learn more about each other and see how you can benefit from our competitive pay and employee benefit package including:

Compensation Range for a Sr. Fiber Optic Technician:

• The base pay rate range for this position is $28.00 to $33.00 per hour
• Shift differential pay available for night work

Comprehensive Benefit Package:

• Medical Plans, Co-Pay or HDHP with Health Savings Account
• Dental and Vision Plans
• 401(k) with Employer Match, eligible after 90 days
• Flex Spending Account (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits - Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for fiber splicing; preparation, installation and repair of single fiber optic cable using fusion splicing equipment. Performs testing of fiber on large scale networks and requires travel. In this position you may be assigned to work in a local market, or travel to various states. Health and safety are a top priority for Comlink next to delivering quality products and services to our customers which means to keep you safe, you are also responsible for following all safety protocols, standards, and expectations.

Essential Functions:

• Accurately read and interpret basic splicing documents, splicing engineer packets and network
  plan designs in preparation for each job
  
• Perform specialized splicing techniques applicable with OPGW work and complete testing as required.
• Travel to assigned job location and perform required testing and closeout packages for entire length of assigned route.
• At the job site, access panels through manholes and/or hand holes
  
• Identify type of fiber cable within fiber cases and determine fibers to be used
  
• Using a fusion splicer, splice fiber optic cable in a variety of elements, indoor and outdoor
  
• Repair fiber optic cable as required
• Document and maintain accurate splicing records and job site notes
  
• Responsible for complying with all safety standards
  
• Responsible for upkeep and maintaining company vehicle, inventory, and small tools
  
• Follow all administrative processes and procedures
  
• Perform testing processes using Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR)
  
• Learn and keep current with fiber optic design and splicing processes, tools, and techniques
  
• Protects and keeps company proprietary information confidential
  
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Requirements:

• Technical degree in line work or fiber engineering or the equivalent in training and/or work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years demonstrated splicing work experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of OPGW processes and procedures
• Experience knowledge using Fujikura fusion splicing equipment, and OTDR testing equipment
• Must possess strong problem solving, decision making, analytical skills and organizational skills
  
• Ability to read, write, understand, and follow written procedures
  
• Ability to work from an Aerial lift truck and/or ladder
  
• Ability to use light source and power meters
  
• Experience using Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel
  
• Position requires driving between work sites
  
• Travel is required
  
• Must have a valid driver's license
  
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and drug tests as required

Preferred Knowledge and Experience:

• Knowledge of Fast Reporter software
  
• Experience with Google earth files

This position requires a combination of mobile and sedentary work with the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time, to perform work frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, manholes, and other confined areas. The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways and to perform work in a confined space. Crouching and climbing where body agility is emphasized is required on a frequent basis. Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move equipment and objects up to 75 pounds. Must be able to meet physical requirements to perform work using equipment including, but not limited to, ladders and bucket truck operating lifts. Visual acuity to perform activities related to computer work, finger dexterity for keyboarding and operating related job equipment and hand tools.

Comlink Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.