Installer 2, Optical Fiber Installers are skilled at working with structured cabling systems (SCS) and network components. Optical fiber installers perform duties in compliance with industry best practices, BICSI methodologies, standards, and codes.
Conduct field planning and implementation activities including identifying fiber properties, interpreting blueprints, inventorying materials, verifying safety plans, and applying labeling schemesBuild and prepare telecommunication spaces including telecommunications rooms, equipment rooms, entrance facilities, and terminal equipment locations for optical fiber installationsInstall bonding and grounding infrastructure in compliance with applicable codes and standards for optical fiber cabling installationsInstall cable support systems including cable trays, ladder racks, raceways, continuous and non-continuous cable supports, under-floor support systems, and inner duct for fiberPrepare telecommunication outlets at walls, floors, utility columns, modular furniture, ceilings, exterior, and other locations including hazardous environmentsInstall sleeves, cores, slots, poke throughs, and firestop and smoke barrier systems to support fiber pathway infrastructure within commercial building structuresPerform fiber cable pulling setup and pull optical fiber cable through conduit, open ceilings, and backbone-riser configurations including fiber-specific pulling techniques and air-blown or air-assist fiber installationPerform optical fiber cable terminations including pre-termination functions and installing correct connecting hardware for fiber terminationsPerform optical fiber splicing using fusion and mechanical splicing methodsPerform Tier 1 fiber cable testing using power meters and Tier 2 testing using OTDR to verify installation quality and compliance with performance standardsPerform basic fiber cable troubleshooting using power meters and visual fault locators and advanced troubleshooting using OTDRIdentify active circuits, perform cutovers, and remove abandoned cable during optical fiber retrofit and upgrade operationsApply physical network topology and network component concepts to support converged ICT system installations including wireless systems and passive optical networksProvide structured cabling systems to support installation of converged systems including paging, sound masking, nurse call, building automation, life safety, and elevator systemsAdhere to local, state, and federal fire and building codes and ICT industry standards throughout all optical fiber cabling installation activities