Fibre Optic Technician

Why join us?

SNC-Lavalin provides cutting-edge engineering, procurement, construction and financing solutions to projects in more than 100 countries around the world. From the Canadian Arctic to the Southern African region and Australasia, our multicultural workforce is driven by a fierce pride in their work and a pioneering vision.

SNC-Lavalin is truly a global pioneer in its field and has been chosen to design and build some of the most prestigious projects in the world.

Location: Remote Site North of Fort McMurray.

Conditions: Camp based.

Rotation: FIFO 14/14, 12.5hr shifts (30min unpaid lunch with 2x15min paid breaks).

How will you contribute to the team?

This is Fiber Optic Technician role within an Oil Sands environment.

To perform this role successfully, the individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Must have great organizational and time management skills.

• Splicing, testing, and troubleshooting of Fiber optic Cables.

• Experience with OTDR testing to prove high losses and open locations with accuracy.

• Capable in fibre cable termination with a variety of connector types.

• Analyze test results and have the ability to troubleshoot and correct any faults or defects.

• Work outdoors in various conditions to place copper or fiber optic telecommunication cables.

• Good troubleshooting skills and the ability to adapt to changes in the field.

• Knowledge of patch panels, pigtails, patch cords and splice boxes.

• Good understanding of IP networking, RF, Microwave, WAP, 802.11, switching, routing, firewalls.

• Ability to drill, tap and mount hardware. Including cutting, fabricating and assembling steel brackets.

• Ability to terminate/test coaxial cable (LMR400/LMR195/RG58/Heliax).

• Ability to terminate/test data cables (CAT5/5e).

What will you contribute?

• 5 years of splicing experience.

• Experience programming wireless radios.

• Competency in OTDR and other testing protocol.

• Must be able to provide a clear criminal record check and a clean driver’s abstract.

Working Conditions:

• Safety sensitive position – the ability to use good judgement when completing work and reporting any safety concerns that arise – (Using Hazard assessment documents/Permits).

• Able to lift 50lbs - This role is physically demanding and requires you to work in some tight and awkward areas for long periods of time (Fit Test will be conducted before being hired).

• Strong Reading, Writing and Communication in English is a must.

• Competent driving and winter driving skills– Mine driving experience an asset.

• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.

• Be component and confident in operating AWPs.

What we offer at SNC-Lavalin?

• Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes.

• Competitive salary.

• Learning and Development programs, training, career opportunities.

• A safe and healthy work environment.

At SNC-Lavalin, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.  

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