Fiber Technician - Abilene, TX
2 days ago
Job description
Role: Data Center Fiber Technician
Overview
An organization within the technology infrastructure sector is seeking a Data Center Fiber Field Technician to support fiber optic installation, splicing, and testing activities across data center and telecommunications environments.
This role is responsible for executing high-quality, standards-compliant fiber infrastructure work in alignment with project documentation and engineering specifications. The ideal candidate is technically skilled, safety-focused, and comfortable working in mission-critical environments.
What You'll Do
- Install and align equipment cabinets, racks, and Optical Distribution Frames (ODFs) in accordance with engineering drawings and project requirements
- Install and label pathway support systems including ladder racks, basket trays, cable managers, and routing structures to ensure organized and scalable cable infrastructure
- Pull, route, dress, and secure fiber optic cabling (including pre-terminated assemblies and patch cords) within cabinets, panels, and structured pathways
- Perform single-mode and multimode fiber splicing, including fiber preparation, fusion splicing, protection, and enclosure management
- Install and manage fiber within splice trays, enclosures, and patch panels in accordance with industry best practices
- Terminate, inspect, and certify fiber connections to ensure optimal performance and low-loss installations
- Utilize testing equipment such as OTDR, Optical Loss Test Sets (OLTS), light sources, power meters, Visual Fault Locators (VFL), and fiber inspection scopes
- Document test results including insertion loss and continuity, and maintain accurate splicing and fiber assignment records
- Support troubleshooting and remediation efforts by collecting diagnostic data and assisting with corrective actions
- Adhere to all applicable industry standards and safety regulations (e.g., TIA/EIA, NEC, OSHA)
- Maintain compliance with company quality, safety, and operational policies
What You Have
- Hands-on experience in fiber optic installation, splicing, and testing within data center or telecommunications environments
- Proficiency with fusion splicers and standard fiber preparation tools
- Ability to read and interpret network design drawings, splice diagrams, and rack elevation plans
- Working knowledge of fiber testing equipment including OTDR, OLTS, power meters, VFL, and inspection scopes
- Understanding of low-voltage safety requirements and industry installation standards
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, and project management
Physical requirements and Work Environment
This position works primarily within an active data center environment, with responsibilities that may take place both indoors and outdoors. This role requires the ability to safely perform essential duties in a fast-changing setting that includes ongoing construction activity and shifting site conditions.
Work may also occur in areas or temporary facilities that are owned, leased, or managed by third parties and may therefore be outside of Eident's direct control. Because some parts of the role may be associated with a project still under construction, certain portions of the site—such as access paths, staging areas, and temporary structures—may be under development and may not be fully ADA-compliant until construction is complete and/or third-party areas are finalized.
Why Eident?
Eident Consulting Group (Eident) is a woman-owned firm that supports data center owners and operators with specialized resources and delivery expertise to bring new capacity online—safely, efficiently, and with operational readiness in mind.
Eident partners with organizations to translate strategy into execution across the full lifecycle of delivery and operations. Our consultants support critical workstreams including MEP quality management, commissioning coordination, controls/monitoring integration, turnover documentation, operational readiness, and compliance support. The focus is practical and outcomes-driven: reduce risk during energization and testing, accelerate issue resolution, and ensure acceptance packages are complete and defensible.
What distinguishes Eident is how we engage. Consultants are placed on assignments with clear scope and outcomes, working directly with owners and operator stakeholders so decisions happen quickly and work stays aligned to what matters in production. We also bring proven delivery approaches—readiness gates, structured issue management, IST support, and evidence-based turnover—so teams operate with consistency and confidence.
Eident offers our consultants the opportunity to grow across the lifecycle, from build and commissioning through operational readiness and ongoing optimization. For owners and operators, that means continuity of expertise and a partner invested in long-term performance - not just day-one delivery.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $ $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
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