Fiber Optic Technician Responsibilities

As a fiber specialist or fiber specialist, you are responsible for the installation and maintenance of fiber networks. Optical fiber is used to transfer data for various purposes, such as telephone, cable TV and the Internet. Fiber optic specialists work in commercial and residential areas, install new fiber optic channels and repair existing networks. You may also be responsible for managing equipment, such as modems, or for helping customers set up email accounts.

Tasks in fiber optic jobs:

• Install, resolve problems, and support fiber optic systems.
• This can be done by sensors and optical verification.
• Measure the signal level to ensure the right performance.
• Route the optical fiber cable under or under water and replace the cable.
• Perform routine inspections of the fiber system, find and repair defects.

Fiber optic technicians help engineers design and test new fiber applications. They conduct electrical and electronic experiments that can lead to the development of new applications. This technology is still new enough to make this experience interesting. We do not yet know what range of optical fiber can be reached or where it is headed.

Some technicians repair and install existing laser and fiber optic equipment and systems. This system currently exists in telephone and computer networks. Using a spectrometer, they measure the frequency of the light emitted by the laser and adjust it when needed.