Fiber Optic Technician

RISE is on a mission to accelerate internet for the Philippines by providing excellent services and high-quality support to our business and wholesale partners. We focus on the efficiency of connectivity through initiatives like GetaFIX and Open Access Network, ensuring we maintain a benchmark for reliability and installation speed. Our culture is built on transparency and ownership, where team members are encouraged to exceed expectations and advance the country’s digital landscape together. Due to expansion in operations within our group we require Fiber Optic Technicians with various levels of experience to splice fiber optic cables in indoor and outdoor settings, read, create and maintain splicing schematics and diagrams, taking and maintaining accurate splicing and field notes.   The Fiber Optic Technician exists to primarily splice fiber optic cables in indoor and outdoor settings, read, create and maintain splicing schematics and diagrams, take and maintain accurate splicing and field notes, and ensure that installs are done in a timely professional manner, and according to Company standards.   The FOT also acts as the primary facing agent during faults, fiber breaks, and addressing on-site customer issues or forwarding them to the right person and give an overall excellent impression of RISE to customers. Qualifications

Strong communication skills

Familiar with OTDR, Power Meter, VFL, and insertion loss testing

Strong documentation skills and can use Google Suites or MS Office

Good command of written and verbal English

Familiar with fiber fusion splicing and similar activities

Experience on GPON networks would be advantageous

International experience and CFOT/CPCT Training are preferred

With valid Driver’s License

Working conditions

Travel may be required

Overtime may be required to meet deadlines

Shift schedule as determined by line head

On-call duties will apply

After hours obligations may apply

Will be working outdoors in some cases

When needed, may be required to climb poles, go through building vents, manholes, and similar areas

When needed, may have to lift heavy objects or machinery