Location: Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu
Position: Full Time
Role Overview
We are looking for a skilled Structured Cabling & Fiber Optic Technician to execute the physical network infrastructure rollout for an industrial and office deployment project in Thiruvallur. In this hands-on, short-term role, you will handle the pulling, termination, splicing, dressing, and testing of copper and fiber optic cabling across the manufacturing plant, office floors, and server room in alignment with industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Cable Pulling & Pathway Routing: Pull, route, and secure single-mode/multi-mode fiber optic (OS2, OM3/OM4) and Ethernet cables (Cat6/Cat6A) across plant cable trays, conduits, office spaces, and server room pathways.
- Termination & Splicing: Perform clean fusion splicing, fiber connector terminations (LC/SC), LIU mounting, and copper patch panel/keystone punch-downs.
- Server Room Wiring & Dressing: Wire the new server room with neat, organized cable dressing, Velcro bundling, and structured cross-connect patching between racks and patch panels.
- Link Testing & Troubleshooting: Carry out physical link testing and fault troubleshooting using OTDR, power meters, and Fluke cable testers to support full link certification.
- Labeling & Documentation: Apply clear, standardized labels at both ends of all cables and maintain an accurate, up-to-date cabling schedule and port-mapping log.
- Site Safety Compliance: Follow all plant and industrial safety guidelines, including PPE usage, Permit-to-Work (PTW) rules, and safe working-at-height practices.
Required Skills & Experience
- Experience: 3–5 years of hands-on field experience in structured copper and fiber optic cabling projects.
- Termination & Splicing Skills: Practical experience with fusion splicing machines, fiber cleavers, LIU termination, and copper patch panel dressing.
- Testing Tool Proficiency: Working knowledge of OTDR testing, optical loss verification, and copper link certification tools.
- Workmanship & Standards: Strong attention to neat server room cable management, bend-radius care, and accurate cable labeling.
- Industrial Site Experience: Prior experience working in manufacturing plants, warehouses, or industrial environments.
Preferred Certifications (Bonus)
- FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT)
- BICSI Installer 1 / Installer 2
- OEM Structured Cabling Training (CommScope, Panduit, Belden, or Legrand)