Fiber Splicing Subject Matter Expert (SME) / Splicing Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as primary Subject Matter Expert for all fiber splicing activities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain splicing standards, procedures, and quality guidelines.
• Create complete, accurate splicing packages for customers, including documentation, schematics, and supporting materials.
• Perform OTDR trace interpretation, analyze results, and compile clear reports for clients.
• Conduct quality control reviews of splicing work performed by internal teams and subcontractors.
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance to field personnel.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and customers to ensure alignment on splicing requirements.
• Travel to project sites as needed (less than 50%) for audits, QC, and field validation.
• Maintain organized digital records, documentation, and project files.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on fiber splicing experience (construction, restoration, FTTH, backbone, etc.).
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and analyze OTDR data and other fiber testing results.
• Proven experience creating splicing documentation, diagrams, or packages.
• High proficiency with PC usage, digital tools, and documentation platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and serve as the company’s go-to expert.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (retired splicer, a lead splicer, or a current field technician looking to transition into a leadership and standards-focused role.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Fiber Splicing Subject Matter Expert (SME), Splicing Manager, splicing standards, procedures, quality guidelines, Fiber splicing, prep and cable handling (loose tube, ribbon, rollable ribbon), mass fusion splicing, fiber testing & troubleshooting, print reading and documentation, time management and field productivity, safety compliance.

Splicing standards, procedures, and quality guidelines, hands-on fiber splicing experience (construction, restoration, FTTH, backbone, OTDR