Fiber Field Technician at Lington and Bernie Consulting Limited

Lington & Bernie Consulting Limited was established on October 8, 1999 to provide efficient and qualitative consulting services to the oil and gas industry as well as banks and financial institutions in the areas of human resources placement and management, human resources consulting services, tax administration and payroll services as well as oil and gas fiscal and contractual terms advisory services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fiber Field Technician

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a skilled Fiber Field Technician who will be responsible for the installation, splicing, testing, maintenance, and repair of fiber optic cables and related infrastructure.
• The role involves supporting network rollouts, troubleshooting connectivity issues, ensuring service quality, and providing on-site technical support to customers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Install, splice, terminate, and test fiber optic cables for backbone, access, and last-mile connections.
• Perform aerial and underground fiber installation in compliance with safety standards.
• Carry out customer premises equipment (CPE) installation and ensure proper connectivity.
• Diagnose and repair fiber cuts, faults, and service interruptions.
• Conduct OTDR, power meter, and light source testing for link verification.
• Provide timely resolution of service-affecting issues and escalate complex faults when necessary.
• Support NOC and optimization teams in maintaining network uptime and performance.
• Assist in planned maintenance activities such as link upgrades, re-routing, and preventive maintenance.
• Document and update network records, splicing diagrams, and test results.
• Interact with customers during installation and fault resolution, ensuring professionalism and customer satisfaction.
• Educate customers on proper use and care of installed services.
• Adhere to company safety standards and regulatory requirements during field operations.
• Ensure proper use of tools, vehicles, and protective equipment.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• SLA adherence for fault resolution.
• Quality of fiber installations and splicing.
• Customer satisfaction ratings.
• Accuracy of documentation and reporting.
• Compliance with safety and operational standards.

Key Attributes and Competencies

• B.Sc Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields
• Minimum 2 - 3 years of hands-on experience in fiber optic installation and maintenance (preferably in an ISP or telecom environment).
• Proficiency with OTDR, power meters, splicing machines, and other fiber testing tools.
• Strong knowledge of fiber cable construction, termination, and splicing techniques.
• Understanding of GPON, FTTH, Metro Fiber, and backbone infrastructure.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in challenging environments.
• Willingness to work flexible hours (weekends, and holidays if needed).

Salary
N250,000 - N300,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
25th October, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidats should send their Applications to: oluwaseyi.oloidi@lingtonandbernie.com using “Fiber Field Technician” as the subject of the email.