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First Point Group Inc

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Data Center Technician

Columbus, OH · On-site

$35 - $40/hr

The Optical Engineer will ensure the seamless operation of our data center facilities, providing top-notch customer service and technical support. Key Responsibilities: Break-Fix: * Must be able to ...

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Optical Technician

Lockbourne, OH · On-site

$15.75 - $22.58/hr

Perform most functions of an Optical Technician (Level 1) Inventory control functions including assisting with stocking lens shelves, sorting and distributing trays, pulling semi-finished or finished ...

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Optical Technician

Lockbourne, OH · On-site

$15.75 - $22.58/hr

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Lockbourne, OH

$15.75 - $22.58/hr

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Hilliard, OH · On-site

$16.25 - $21/hr

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Data Center Technician

First Point Group Inc

Columbus, OH • On-site

$35 - $40/hr

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Posted 6 days ago

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Data Center Optical Engineer to joinour team. The ideal candidate will have experience in racking, cabling, and stacking equipment, decommissioning, break-fix, remote hands services, hardware replacement, and network transport optical troubleshooting. The Optical Engineer will ensure the seamless operation of our data center facilities, providing top-notch customer service and technical support.


Key Responsibilities:

Break-Fix:

  • Must be able to work outside of normal business hours (i.e., shift work), to include nights and weekends, when needed.


Remote Hands:

  • In-depth knowledge of data center equipment installation and basic testing methods and procedures (MOPs). Knowledge of operating principles of data center, wireline and IP transport environments.
  • Ability to interpret and perform tasks outlined in MOPs, vendor documentation, technical specifications, network practices, engineering letters, and job aids.
  • Knowledge of telephony networks, optical and IP networks. Ability to identify all colors associated with telecommunications cable and equipment indicator lights.
  • Interpret and follow detailed method of procedures (MOPs) and engineering documents / diagrams.


Cabling:

  • Ability to work in an overhead rack or grid for extended periods of timepulling long lengths of heavy cables.
  • Handling, installation, and troubleshooting of Ethernet and fiber cables andconnectors, including but not limited to CAT 5, CAT 6, structured cable, fan outs, single mode, multi-mode, RJ45, and LC.


Optical Testing and Troubleshooting:

  • Complete all activities associated with physically placing equipment identified in project specification documents including but not limited to, routing, lacing, labeling, terminating and local / remote testing and turn up of ethernet, switchboard, fiber, and power cables.
  • Utilize optical power meter, stabilized light source, VFL, OTDR, and test equipment to test 10/100G circuits using BERT, RFC2544, EtherSAM (Y.1564), and iPerf (1G-10G).
  • Analyze and resolve network issues associated with equipment installations / removals.
  • Perform and assist card level troubleshooting and replacement procedures with assistance from control centers and/or back-office engineers.


Site Audits:

  • Review project specifications to validate equipment placement, cable
  • A ssignments and determine cable length, then document results in proprietary databases.
  • Provide timely and accurate feedback to audit / survey requests.


Racking and Stacking:

  • Install, organize, and maintain hardware equipment in data center racks following standard operating procedures.
  • The ability to use hand tools and power tools.
  • Ability to learn and retain physical and mechanical installation specifications.
  • Understanding of basic mechanical terms and tools.


Decommissioning:

  • Safely remove and dispose of outdated or failed hardware following data destruction protocols.


Hardware Replacement:

  • Replace faulty hardware components, including transport routers, servers, switches, and other network & IT equipment.


Power Management:

  • Work with power feeds, including redundancy, automatic transfer switches (ATS), and manage hot/cold aisles effectively.


Documentation:

  • Read and interpret cut-sheets for physical network installation, ensuring accurate port connections and cable management.


AC and DC Power Equipment:

  • Maintain and troubleshoot AC and DC power equipment, ensuring reliable power distribution and connectivity.
  • Provide oversite of 3rd parties’ on-site activities.