Fiber Maintenance Engineer

Earthlinktele is seeking a Fiber Maintenance Engineer to join their Field Maintenance team. This full-time, on-site role is based in Najaf, Iraq. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing the company's fiber optic network infrastructure.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting in material and equipment selection for mechanical analyses and repairs
• Providing technical support for cable placement, terminations, and splicing of optical fiber and copper
• Conducting preventive maintenance activities using precision testing equipment
• Troubleshooting network failures and outages
• Coordinating with various teams and third parties to maintain quality standards
• Managing commercial wired and wireless communication projects
• Performing mechanical and/or fusion splicing of fiber optic cables
• Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities
• Supporting disaster readiness and recovery efforts

The successful candidate will have:

• A BSc. in Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, or Telecom Engineering (or related field)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in fiber optic cable
• Strong skills in using MS Office and leading teams
• Excellent decision-making abilities
• ITIL certification (preferred)

This role offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge telecommunications technology and contribute to the growth and maintenance of critical network infrastructure. The engineer will be part of a dynamic team, solving complex technical problems and ensuring the efficiency and reliability of the fiber optic network.

Join Earthlinktele and play a vital role in keeping communities connected through advanced telecommunications solutions.