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This role requires travel and strong hands-on experience in fiber installation, testing, and troubleshooting within critical environments.\nWhat You’ll Do\nPerform fusion splicing of fiber optic cables\nTerminate fiber using anaerobic connectors (LC, ST, SC)\nConduct testing using OTDR and power meters\nTroubleshoot and resolve fiber optic issues in the field\nEnsure all work meets industry and safety standards\nInstall, route, and manage fiber within data center environments\nMust be able to travel\nData Center Experience (Required)\nExperience working in live/critical data center environments\nKnowledge of structured cabling systems (fiber & copper)\nFamiliarity with:\nRack and stack installations\nCable tray and ladder rack systems\nPatch panels and cross-connects\nAbility to follow strict change management and access protocols\nUnderstanding TIA-942 standards and data center best practices.\nWhat It Takes to Succeed\nStrong experience with:\nFusion splicing\nFiber termination\nFiber testing and troubleshooting\nAbility to work in fast-paced, high-security environments\nStrong attention to detail and documentation\nWillingness to travel for project assignments\nQualifications\nMinimum 2 years of hands-on experience in:\nFiber splicing (Required)\nFiber termination (Required)\nFiber testing (OTDR, power meters)\nProven data center experience (Required)\nWorking knowledge of BICSI, EIA/TIA, NEC, and TIA-942 standards\nValid Driver’s License (Required)\nWork Environment\nCommercial, industrial, and data center job sites\nMultiple project locations\nTravel required based on project needs","company":"Network Cabling Services","rawCompany":"network cabling services","city":"Houston","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T16:26:00.316Z","occupations":[{"code":"49-9052.00","title":"Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers","slug":"telecommunications-line-installers-and-repairers"},{"code":"49-2022.00","title":"Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers","slug":"telecommunications-equipment-installers-and-repairers-except-line-installers"},{"code":"15-1231.00","title":"Computer Network Support Specialists","slug":"computer-network-support-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"238210","title":"Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors","slug":"electrical-contractors-and-other-wiring-installation-contractors"},{"code":"517111","title":"Wired Telecommunications Carriers","slug":"wired-telecommunications-carriers"},{"code":"335921","title":"Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing","slug":"fiber-optic-cable-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Fiber Optic Technician – Structured Cabling (Houston)","description":"Network Cabling Services (NCS) is hiring experienced Fiber Optic Technicians to support commercial, industrial, and data center projects in the Houston area and surrounding regions. 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