Supervisor, OSP Fiber - Memphis
xAI· Data Center
Hybrid (Memphis, TN and Southaven, MS)Full-timePosted 2w ago
About the role
Supervisor overseeing a team of five fiber technicians responsible for installing, splicing, testing, and maintaining outside plant fiber infrastructure for a new data center. Hands-on leadership role with field work, accountability for schedule, quality, safety, and as-built documentation through construction and ongoing operations.
Responsibilities
- Hire, train, schedule, and develop a team of fiber technicians; provide coaching, performance feedback, and coverage planning
- Plan and assign daily OSP work (aerial and underground placement, vault/handhole work, splicing, terminations, and testing) to meet data center construction and cutover schedules
- Lead by example as a working supervisor; perform splicing, testing, and field work as needed
- Enforce safety, PPE, lockout, traffic control, and utility-locate practices; stop work when conditions are unsafe
- Own quality of splices, OTDR/OLTS results, labeling, and as-built records; drive rework to zero
- Coordinate with OSP engineering, construction, utilities, and data center teams on design changes, access, and outage windows
- Track production, quality, and material usage; report status, risks, and resource needs to leadership
- Manage tools, fusion splicers, test equipment, vehicles, and fiber/consumable inventory
- Ensure field work matches issued drawings and company standards; capture redlines and close as-builts with engineering
- Support commissioning, emergency restoration, and after-hours work as required for a 24/7 data center environment
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 5+ years of experience in fiber optic OSP installation, splicing, testing, or maintenance
- 2+ years of experience leading technicians (supervisor, foreman, or team lead)
- Hands-on proficiency with fusion splicing and fiber test equipment (OTDR, OLTS, or equivalent)
- Willing and able to work in the field, including outdoor construction conditions, and to work nights, weekends, or overtime as needed
Skills
Required:Fiber optic OSP installation
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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