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Fiber Optics Engineer
About this role
Cobranet Limited in Lagos is seeking a Fiber Optics Engineer. The role involves handling customer premise installations, fibre network activities, and ensuring proper splicing, testing, termination and documentation of fibre equipment. The candidate will work with other departments, may perform night shifts and overtime, and must be able to operate with minimal supervision. The employer describes itself as a Nigerian internet service provider using satellite bandwidth and a focus on quality and performance.
What you would do
- Install and terminate fibre optic equipment and panels; splice, bond, and ground fibre where required.
- Perform fibre tests using OTDRs, light sources and meters; ensure accurate records for the fibre database.
- Coordinate fibre activities with other departments and the Manager of OSP construction.
- Perform ring cuts on live fibre without affecting existing services.
- Assist with accepting and turning up the fibre network; monitor and fix fibre-related problems.
- Install demarcation enclosures and telecom equipment; patch panels and related hardware.
- Work with modern fibre splicing techniques and use tools such as OTDRs, power meters, meters and cleavers.
- Support installation and testing of fibre optics at customer premises; provide technical solutions under supervision.
- Be available for night shifts and overtime when required.
- Operate with minimal supervision and apply technical expertise to problem-solving.
What they are asking for
- B.Sc or HND in Electrical/Electronic, Computer Engineering or related field.
- 3+ years of technical experience in telecommunications or network operations.
- Knowledge of Cisco switching and routing configuration and troubleshooting.
- Understanding of telecommunications equipment operation and multi-vendor equipment experience.
- Independent problem-solving ability with strong team orientation.
- Ability to work night shifts, on-call, and overtime as needed.
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