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Ian Petit
Sarver,PA
Summary
Results-driven Telecommunications Management professional with 20 years of experience in large-scale fiber optic construction and network deployments. Expertise in managing multimillion-dollar OSP/ISP projects, route engineering, GPON/FTTH architecture, and compliance oversight. Proficient in testing and quality assurance (OTDR, CD/PMD), budgeting, and cross-functional leadership, ensuring efficient project execution from design to closeout.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Telecommunications Manager
FCSI
02.2019 - Current
- Led fiber splicing and construction for a $7M citywide build spanning 120+ sites .
- Coordinated engineering, aerial/underground construction, and splicing for a 55-site school district project .
- Directed 170+ outages & restorations annually , improving restoration response and network uptime.
- Oversaw FTTH housing builds, small-cell deployment, GPON / splitter installations, and large-scale fiber upgrades.
- Managed procurement, budgeting, job costing, workforce planning, and documentation redlines.
- Led safety programs, JSA compliance, hiring, onboarding, and technician training.
- Mentored team members on industry best practices, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing.
Lead Field Technician
FCSI
02.2019 - Current
- Supervised field crews in fiber construction, splicing, and testing.
- Conducted OTDR testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and restoration.
- Ensured job safety compliance and trained new technicians.
- Completed CD/PMD testing
- Managed 4 crews of fiber technicians
Fiber Optic Splicer
FCSI
08.2006 - 02.2014
- Performed splicing, termination, OTDR testing, and enclosure installations.
- Installed OSP/ISP fiber and interpreted engineering prints and splice diagrams.
- Collaborated with team members to install and maintain fiber optic infrastructure in various environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PASkills
- Project Management
- Fiber Construction (OSP/ISP)
- FTTH Builds
- Small Cell
- Disaster/Outage Restoration
- Vendor/Contractor Coordination
- OTDR/CD/PMD Testing
- Safety Compliance (JSA/OSHA 30)
- Procurement & Job Costing
- Team Leadership & Training
- Network design
- Telecom infrastructure
Certification
OSHA 30 Construction • First Aid/CPR • PMI CAPM (In Progress, Feb 2026)
Software
Timeline
Telecommunications Manager
FCSI
02.2019 - Current
Lead Field Technician
FCSI
02.2019 - Current
Fiber Optic Splicer
FCSI
08.2006 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania