À propos de ce poste Fiber Supervisor chez SpaceX
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
FIBER SUPERVISOR
As a Fiber Supervisor at SpaceX’s Starbase data center, you’ll lead the fiber optic installation and maintenance teams that keep critical network infrastructure online. Working onsite with project management and superintendents, you’ll plan work, direct technicians, and own quality, safety, and schedule on datacenter fiber projects. Expect to stay hands-on, coach the crew, and make sure systems run reliably in support of SpaceX's mission of accelerating human scientific discovery through AI.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise fiber technicians through all phases of datacenter installation projects, in coordination with the Project Manager and Superintendent
- Assign daily work, set priorities, and track progress so installations, splices, and repairs finish on schedule and to standard
- Ensure a safe and productive work environment, including job-site briefings, PPE compliance, and elevation and confined-space practices
- Develop inspection points and sensor checks so faulty fiber does not degrade system performance
- Direct troubleshooting, repair, replacement, and installation of fiber optic systems, and verify work before closeout
- Review and approve replacement of faulty or aging fiber optic cables
- Organize and oversee scheduled maintenance routines
- Oversee fiber splicing and resolution of problem areas; confirm test results and signal levels
- Track signal strength across devices and escalate anomalies
- Maintain system records, as-builts, and design markups; report status to project leadership
- Coach technicians on methods, quality, and documentation, and model the hands-on standard expected on site
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 3+ years of direct data center experience installing and routing optical fiber in large-scale Tier 3 or 4 facilities as a commercial fiber optic technician
- 2+ years of experience supervising or leading fiber optic technicians on commercial or data center installation projects
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Certification in fiber optics and/or cable installation
- Extensive experience in fiber splicing
- Technical knowledge of communication networks
- Knowledgeable of computers and associated electronic systems
- Knowledgeable of different fiber types
- Experience installing, certifying, and troubleshooting fiber in hyperscale data center environments
- Experience installing structured cabling
- Highly proficient using a light meter, OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer), OPMs (optical power meter), fiber certifier, loopback, and optical probes
- Able to understand different types of switches and port identifications
- Able to properly clean fiber and validate cleanliness
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
- Position is subject to pre-employment and annual post-employment background checks
- Work is often performed in tight quarters and physical dexterity is necessary to perform job functions
- Ability to lift up to 35lbs unassisted
- Comfortable working at elevated heights (up to 50 feet) with appropriate safety gear
- Comfortable working in an environment requiring exposure to noise
- Available to work extended hours, evenings and weekends, as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].
