Fiber Technician - Memphis

The role

As a Fiber Technician, you will install and maintain fiber optic systems and network infrastructure at a data center. You will work onsite on hands-on tasks that keep critical connectivity running.

What you will do

• Manage all phases of data center installation projects under the guidance of the Foreman Supervisor, Project Manager and Superintendent
• Ensure a safe and productive work environment
• Develop sensor indicators and conduct timely inspections so a faulty fiber optic system does not destabilize performance
• Troubleshoot, resolve, repair and install fiber optic systems so they work properly
• Examine and replace faulty and/or old fiber optic cables
• Organize scheduled maintenance routines
• Take care of fiber splicing and rectify fiber optic problem areas
• Keep track of the signal strength of different devices
• Formulate and maintain system records and system designs

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of direct data center experience installing and routing optical fiber in large scale Tier 3 or 4 facilities as a commercial fiber optic technician
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Physical dexterity for tight quarters
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs unassisted
• Comfortable working at heights up to 50 feet with appropriate safety gear
• Comfortable working in an environment with exposure to noise
• Available to work evenings and weekends

Nice to have

• Certification in fiber optics and/or cable installation
• Extensive experience in fiber splicing
• Technical knowledge of communication networks
• Knowledgeable of computers and associated electronic systems
• Knowledgeable of different fiber types
• Experience installing, certifying and troubleshooting fiber in hyperscale data center environments
• Experience installing structured cabling
• Proficient using a light meter, OTDR, OPMs, fiber certifier, loopback and optical probes
• Able to understand different types of switches and port identifications
• Able to properly clean fiber and validate cleanliness

Before you apply

• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing
• Subject to pre-employment and annual post-employment background checks

About the company

SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence to help humanity understand the universe, including the Colossus supercomputers, Grok models and applications such as Grok Bot, Grok Build, Grok Imagine, Grok Voice and X. SpaceXSI is an equal opportunity employer.