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
