Fibre Optic Engineer

Ventus Energy Incorporated; North Shields; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A high voltage engineering company is seeking a Fibre Optic Engineer for their Projects Division. The role involves installation and testing of fibre optic cables across various high-voltage infrastructure projects. Candidates must have a proven background in fibre engineering, relevant qualifications, and the ability to work well within a team. On-the-job training is provided for candidates transitioning from different sectors. This position may require offshore work, so a valid passport is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Fibre Engineer with fibre optic installation and testing.
• Valid Passport and a full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Installation, termination, and splicing of fibre optic cables.
• Perform OTDR Testing and ensure fibre works comply with project specifications.
• Complete installation reports and maintain HSEQ compliance.

Skills

Fibre optic installation

OTDR Testing

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

3668 City & Guilds qualified or equivalent

Job description

Fibre Optic Engineer (Employed)

Ventus Energy is a High Voltage Engineering company with a growing market share across the renewables sector.

We specialise in delivering high-voltage services with an uncompromising focus on safety and quality.

About the role:

Ventus Energy are seeking an experienced and qualified Fibre Optic Engineer to join a talented team of personnel within our Projects Division; responsible for delivering high-voltage cable installations, jointing, termination and testing and fibre optic installations across a range of HV infrastructure projects.

This is a permanent employed role, offering a competitive salary with an additional enhanced day rate when working on site or offshore.

Projects are carried out both onshore and offshore and predominantly across the UK, Europe and Asia. Therefore, with this position, there will be requirements to go offshore and abroad for periods of time.

Location: Applicants must be UK based and able to attend our Head Office in North Shields when required.

About the role

Key Responsibilities:

• Installation, termination and splicing of fibre optic cables

• Performing of OTDR Testing – including:

  • Setting up cables for test using launch leads and bare end adapters.
  • Operation of test set and software incl manual measurements including pulse widths, refraction index settings, reflectance detection and wave length settings.
  • Distance/Loss Measurements.
  • Interpretation and reporting of traces to locate events of interest including bending, splicing and connectors.

• Ensure all fibre works comply with project specifications, industry standards, and best practice

• Complete installation reports, test results, and quality documentation

• Maintain high standards of HSEQ compliance at all times

• Support Ventus Energy through developing and maintaining a strong relationship with clients and ensuring that the highest quality service is delivered at all times.

• Support reporting processes by regularly identifying opportunities for improvement, and ensuring near misses, safety observations etc. are reported.

Development & Support

We recognise the right candidate may bring relevant experience from a different sector. On-the-job training will be provided to support the learning curve—particularly for candidates with strong fibre optic capability who may be new to offshore wind requirements.

About the company

Intelligent solutions for high voltage renewable network performance

Required Criteria

• Proven experience as a Fibre Engineer, carrying out fibre optic installation and testing
• Professional Reference(s)
• Fibre Optic qualifications - 3668 City & Guilds qualified or equivalent
• Experience OTDR Testing
• Attention to detail and a solution orientated approach
• Able to work well with other personnel and within a team
• Valid Passport
• Full and Clean Driving Licence

Desired Criteria

• Experience in the offshore engineering industry.
• Familiarity with FO installation and testing methodology in the offshore wind sector