About the Role
Cobranet Limited is a premier Internet Service Provider incorporated in 2003, renowned for delivering reliable and state-of-the-art internet solutions across Nigeria. We are currently seeking a dedicated and technically proficient Fiber Optics Engineer to join our growing network operations team. In this role, you will play a critical part in expanding, maintaining, and troubleshooting our robust fiber network infrastructure, ensuring exceptional uptime and service delivery for our expanding subscriber base.
Key Responsibilities- Perform customer premise installations, including racking, cabling, bonding, and grounding.
- Coordinate fiber activities across departments and with the Manager of OSP construction.
- Execute ring cuts on live fiber without disrupting existing services.
- Conduct comprehensive fiber tests utilizing OTDRs, light sources, and power meters.
- Terminate, splice, bond, ground, and test fiber optic equipment according to strict division standards.
- Maintain accurate documentation of equipment locations, splicing, and termination records for the fiber database.
- Assist Engineering and Construction departments in accepting and turning up the fiber network.
- Monitor, communicate, and execute corrective actions for problems affecting fiber and related equipment.
- Install demarcation enclosures and various telecommunications hardware.
- Utilize modern fiber splicing techniques and tools such as cleavers, strippers, and bucket trucks.
- Work flexible schedules, including on-call duty, night shifts, and overtime when operational needs require.
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Electrical, Electronic, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 3 years of technical experience in a telecommunications or network operations environment.
- Working knowledge of Cisco switching and routing configuration and troubleshooting.
- Strong understanding of telecommunications equipment operation across multi-vendor environments.
- Proficiency in modern fiber splicing techniques and operating specialized test equipment.
- Independent problem-solving abilities combined with strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Capacity to work under minimal supervision and apply technical expertise to resolve complex issues.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with industry standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuous technical training.
- Health insurance and other staff welfare benefits.
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment with industry-leading professionals.