Fiber Technician - Memphis
ABOUT THE ROLE:
As a Fiber Technician at SpaceXAI's data center, you’ll dive into the world of fiber optic systems, applying your core skills and eagerness to grow in a high-growth tech environment. Working onsite with passionate teams, you’ll tackle hands-on challenges to install and maintain critical network infrastructure, ensuring seamless connectivity. Expect to collaborate closely, refine your expertise, and keep our systems running smoothly to support SpaceXAI's mission of accelerating human scientific discovery through AI.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the guidance of the Foreman Supervisor, Project Manager, and Superintendent manage all phases of data center installation projects
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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
3+ years of direct data center experience installing and routing optical fiber in large scale Tier 3 or 4 facilities as a commercial fiber optic technician
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
Position is subject to pre-employment and annual post employment background checks
Physical Requirements:
Work is often performed in tight quarters and physical dexterity is necessary to perform job functions
Ability to lift up to 35lbs unassisted
Comfortable working at elevated heights (up to 50 feet) with appropriate safety gear
Comfortable working in an environment requiring exposure to noise
Available to work evenings and weekends, as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
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