Senior Fibre Technician

Period of Contract: 5 years Job Level: Skilled / Middle Management Work Location: Carnarvon, Northern Cape Closing Date: 01 July 2024 Key Responsibilities: Leading a small team in Installations, troubleshooting, and maintaining fibre optic systems at telescope sites or as directed.Providing input to Optical fibre lower-level fibre designs at telescope sites as to when requiredFollowing the dish fibre network (DFN) procurement plan while complying with SARAO SCM procurement procedures to purchase required items for fibre optic installation at telescope sitesEnsuring proper marketing research to understand industry capability and engage with suppliers to minimize riskMentoring the less experienced Optical fibre team membersTaking accountability of fibre optic deliverables at telescope sites to ensure quality and professionalismTaking lead in documenting, installing, testing and troubleshooting fibre optic systems at telescope sitesConducting regular inspections of fibre optic network systems at telescope sites with the aim of locating and repairing any defects detected during the inspections.Mobilising resources within minimum time to attend to detected/ report fibre optics faults, and ensuring that they are repaired within minimum time possible. Key Requirements: Qualification: National Diploma in Engineering preferably Electrical/Electronic with + 9 years related work experience, of which +5 years is in FibreOptic splicingValid Drivers licenceFOA Certificate Experience: Working in a project team at a responsible levelExperience in using Fibre Optic troubleshooting tools (i.e., OTDR, Loss tests, Inspection probes, etc.)