Job at a glance
Position Overview The Fiber Optic Splicer performs underground and aerial outside plant (OSP) fiber splicing, termination, and testing across Alaska Directional projects statewide. The role requires hands-on splicing expertise and the ability to work independently in remote or challenging environments, including fusion and ribbon splicing, OSP and fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) terminations, and field testing to verify circuit continuity and quality.
Essential Job Responsibilities Splicing and Termination Perform single-fiber fusion splicing and ribbon fiber splicing. Splice and test the full range of OSP cable types, including 6–96 count double-jacket, single-armor, loose tube; 144 ribbon, single tube, single armor; and 144 spider ribbon shielded fiber. Build and maintain Coyote splice closures (6.5 and 9.5) and perform underground splicing and service work from handholes.
Install and splice aerial fiber terminals and aerial splices, and place slack storage (snowshoes). Install and terminate AFL OptiNID and other FTTH terminals at the home demarcation. Terminate and build fiber patch panels. Testing and Quality Control Perform all common fiber testing, including light and continuity testing to confirm correct circuit assignment. Test in accordance with applicable industry and project standards (TIA/EIA, ASTM, and project specifications).
Document splice and test results per project QA/QC requirements. Conduct quality control checks to confirm splice and termination work meets specifications. Field Operations and HSE Support and maintain a zero-incident safety culture. Maintain splicing and test equipment (fusion splicer, cleaver, OTDR, light source, power meter) in field-ready condition. Participate in incident investigations and corrective actions as required.
Ensure compliance with AKD HSE policies, project safety plans, and regulatory requirements. Preferred Qualifications Manufacturer fusion splicing certification (or equivalent documented training). BICSI or comparable fiber installation/testing credentials. OSHA 10 or OSHA 30. AK CDL. Prior FTTH or remote Alaska OSP project experience.