Journeyman Technician
Independent Fiber Optic Contractor
06.2024 - Current
- 1. Subcontractor – Frontier Communications
- Project Locations: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio
- Focused and technically proficient Fiber Optic Technician with strong hands-on experience in fiber splicing, OTDR, CD/PMD testing, and live-circuit troubleshooting. Proven ability to ensure optimal span performance, precise testing, and high-quality network operations across multi-state OSP deployments.
- Executed fusion and mechanical splicing, terminations, and restorations while maintaining industry-standard attenuation and connector performance
- Performed OTDR, CD, and PMD testing to assess fiber integrity and identify loss, reflectance, dispersion, and fault locations
- Verified continuity and signal transmission on live circuits, coordinating with NOC and remote field teams for accurate identification and restoration
- Installed, configured, and tested fiber infrastructure in accordance with customer specifications and industry standards
- Cleaned, inspected, and maintained connectors, jumpers, and ports to preserve optical-path integrity
- Conducted proactive inspections to identify potential performance, safety, or compliance issues prior to escalation
- Assisted in fault location and repair under live network conditions, minimizing service disruption and downtime
- Coordinated with engineering and field teams to validate spans, routes, splice maps, and network layouts
- Maintained detailed documentation including OTDR traces, labeling, work-order logs, and test reports
- Utilized specialized fiber tools and diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot complex optical and network issues
- Followed strict safety procedures while working in OSP, aerial, and active network environments
- NEC Article 770 – Optical fiber cable routing, fire ratings (plenum/riser), separation, and grounding requirements
- OSHA Safety Standards – PPE compliance, fall protection, confined space awareness, hazard communication, and traffic control
- ANSI/TIA Standards (568, 569, 606, 758) – Fiber installation practices, pathways and spaces, labeling/documentation, and OSP guidelines
- NESC (National Electrical Safety Code) – Aerial fiber construction, pole attachments, clearances, grounding, and joint-use requirements
- AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) – Compliance with local permitting, inspections, and municipal/utility regulations