Job Description
We are looking for Fiber Optic Technicians to join an existing team of Engineers and Technicians working on Melita’s external fiber infrastructure. The Fiber Optic Technicians will install, maintain, and repair fiber optic cables and related equipment within Melita’s outdoor fiber infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
- Installation and termination of fiber optic cables, mainly on external infrastructure.
- Installation of optical passives and equipment in street cabinets
- Prepping and splicing of fiber optic cables in splice enclosures
- Testing using OTDR, optical power meter and fiber identifier.
- Troubleshooting of preventative/emergency issues on fiber optic networks.
Job requirements:
- Technician level qualifications
- Knowledge of fiber networks and troubleshooting
- Ability to read and interpret network maps.
- Familiarity with optical test equipment.
- Be a dedicated team player with good interpersonal skills
- Good verbal and written communications, including in English
- Be able to work to a flexible schedule when the need arises
- Ability and willingness to work at heights and in all weather conditions
- Have a valid driver’s license. B license is a must, C license preferred
- Experience on FTTx networks or similar would be considered an asset
At Melita we recognise the positive value of diversity, promote equality and challenge unfair discrimination. We always aim to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from women, people with disabilities and other diverse backgrounds, as we want our company to be more representative. We’re happy to discuss flexible working, however there is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to.
Melita has held the Equality Mark from the National Commission for the Promotion of Equality since 2010, and in 2021 was one of the first organisations in Malta to be awarded the HR Quality Mark by The Foundation for Human Resources.
Encouraging diversity
We aim to recruit the best person for the job, from all backgrounds. We encourage applications from women, people with disabilities and other diverse backgrounds, as we want a diverse workforce with different perspectives, views, and experiences. We’re happy to discuss flexible working, however there is no obligation to raise this at the application stage.
