Substation Fiber Technician - KAN

EPS

Kansas City, Missouri

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Kansas City, Missouri
POSTED
30+ days ago
Overview:

About The Company:

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is a NETA-accredited independent electrical testing and engineering organization specializing in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance for clients across Data Centers, Utility, Generation, Renewables, Transit, Industrial and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. We are committed to safety, technical expertise, and setting the standard of excellence in the power industry.

 

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Perks:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Talent Development – Instructor-Led Technical Courses and Online Learning
  • Career Path Planning
  • Incentives for Professional Certifications
  • Competitive Per Diem for Travel
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Job Purpose:

 

The Fiber Technician will be responsible for the terminating, splicing, documenting and testing of all fiber optic lines within the customer’s network.  Five years’ experience and experience with EXFO fiber equipment preferred.  Must be willing to travel.  Current fiber optic certifications preferred.

 

 

Responsibilities:
  • Perform fiber tests with OTDR’s, light source and meters
  • Terminate, splice, bonds/grounds and tests fiber optic equipment to standards
  • Perform installation of fiber optic equipment and patch and panels.
  • Working knowledge of fiber optics
  • Basic knowledge of networking
  • Proficient in the operation of all related fiber tools and equipment
  • Terminate, splice and install a variety of fiber optic connectors and enclosures
  • Ability to troubleshoot damaged fiber effectively and efficiently
  • Perform fiber tests with OTDRs, light source and meters
  • Learn and adhere to all safety standards
  • Must be able to read and understand blue prints, designs and work scopes
  • 5 years previous experience

Experience with the following equipment is a plus:

  • Fusion splicer, mechanical splicer, OTDR, power meters, traffic identifiers, digital multi-meters, cleavers, strippers, buffer tube splitters, cable ring tools, hand tools, toners, duct rodders, ladders, bucket trucks, etc. is preferred. 
Qualifications:
  • Associates or Technical Degree preferred
  • CWDM and DWDM experience preferred 
  • Experience in carrier technologies a plus
  • Positive attitude
  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal
  • Must be highly organized
  • Must display strong work ethic, punctuality and attendance

 

 

EPS is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), political affiliation, military service, national origin, age or any other characteristics protected by state or federal laws.

 

EPS does not work with individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies, and will not recognize claim to any unsolicited resumes or candidate information.

 

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About the Company

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EPS

EPS CORPORATION (EPS), headquartered in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with the capacity, quality, and business processes to support customers on a worldwide basis. Since 1983, EPS has been providing Systems Engineering, Logistics, and Fielding Solutions; IT, Software, and Cyber Security Solutions; and Network and Communication Solutions that support the Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and commercial clients worldwide. Our EPS organizations are quality certified in International Organization Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015, AS9100D, Capability Maturity Model Integration for Development (CMMI-DEV) appraised at Level 3. We provide our customers with superlative services leveraging our ITIL, PMBOK, and ITSM expertise.

EPS’ mission is to deliver exceptional engineering, logistics, advisory, and information technology support services to our clients including the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, in addition to federal and state agencies and commercial customers. We are committed to the mission success of our customers, and we are proud to be a company that our customers trust.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Performance Bonus, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Military Leave
FOUNDED
1983
WEBSITE
http://www.epscorp.com