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Lead Fiber Technician - Memphis

xAI· Data Center
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Hybrid (US (travel))full-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Lead crews in installation, testing, and commissioning of high-performance fiber optic infrastructure across multiple new and expanding data center sites. Travel extensively to support greenfield and expansion builds, mentoring technicians and ensuring safe, on-time delivery of mission-critical infrastructure for AI training clusters.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as crew leader for traveling fiber teams, managing daily work assignments, resource allocation, and execution based on Fiber Span sheets, site surveys, path planning, and cross-functional coordination.
  • Lead and mentor a team of Fiber Technicians across multiple project sites, providing on-the-job training, technical guidance, and performance feedback.
  • Oversee all phases of fiber optic installation projects from planning and mobilization through execution, testing, handover, and closeout at new data center builds.
  • Ensure a safe, productive, high-quality, and compliant work environment in dynamic construction settings.
  • Develop and monitor sensor indicators; conduct timely inspections and quality checks to prevent system issues.
  • Troubleshoot, resolve, repair, and install complex fiber optics systems in both OSP and ISP environments.
  • Lead fiber splicing (fusion and mechanical), termination, labeling, and certification activities.
  • Examine, replace, and optimize faulty or aging fiber optic cables and infrastructure.
  • Organize scheduled maintenance, testing routines, and documentation during build phases.
  • Monitor signal strength, attenuation, and overall network performance; maintain detailed system records, as-built drawings, and designs.
  • Coordinate closely with superintendents, project managers, other trades (electrical, mechanical, controls), and GC teams to align with overall data center construction schedules.
  • Support site mobilization/demobilization, tool/equipment management, and knowledge transfer between projects.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of direct experience in fiber optic installation, splicing, and testing in large-scale data center or critical infrastructure environments (Tier 3/4 or hyperscale preferred).
  • 2+ years in a foreman, crew lead, or supervisory role leading fiber/cabling teams.
  • Proven experience working on traveling or multi-site construction/build projects.
  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
  • Strong hands-on knowledge of fiber optic best practices, OTDR/power meter testing, structured cabling, and safety protocols.

Skills

Required:Fiber optic installationFiber splicing (fusion and mechanical)OTDR/power meter testing
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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