Optical Field Engineer

We are now looking for an Optical Field Engineer to join Tampnet!

By joining Tampnet, you will be a part of an exciting Company with an entrepreneurial mindset. You will be part of a group with talented individuals who work together across geographies on common objectives that all culminate in one goal: always to take Tampnet to new levels. We are proud to be the worldwide leading offshore communications provider contributing to making the planet greener while improving people's lives.

As a part of Tampnet’s ESG responsibility, we have the ambition to build a strong, diverse, and inclusive company culture with a focus on gender equality. Our mission is to close the gender gap, promote equality, and contribute to a sustainable future for business and society.

By 2025 our target is to reach 30% women in Tampnet, and that is why we strive to achieve 1 of 3 candidates to be women in our final candidate pool.

Tampnet truly believes that a healthy environment and prosperous society are fundamental for long term value creation. We set ambitious targets within Environment, Social and Governance (ESG), and our ESG strategy secures alignment between our values, business goals and sustainability.

The Tampnet values are aligned with the UN Sustainability Goals, and we work continuously to meet these targets. Tampnet has for two decades delivered reliable and robust connectivity offshore, and our proven technology enables our customers to meet their own decarbonization targets.

By exploring how digitalization can help customers optimize business processes, enabling remote operations and reducing carbon footprint through use of sensor technologies, Tampnet is a key enabler on the road to becoming climate positive.

Our values are to be dedicated, caring, show integrity, be innovative, and be reliable. We believe in these qualities, which are essential for building an even stronger Tampnet.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks

• Splicing single-mode fiber, preferably both on and offshore

• OTDR measurements and analysis, test report writing

• Site visits to do or supervise scheduled maintenance at CLSs

• Managing vendors that take care of the CLSs (security, general facility maintenance, fences, generators, pest control, etc.)

• Installation and commissioning of IP/MPLS equipment and optical transmission equipment

• Read, understand, and follow detailed scopes of work for projects and follow dispatch summaries of jobs

• Actively work with network teams to help program equipment as needs arise

• Constantly evaluate warehouse effectiveness relating to fiber equipment as needs evolve

• Assist with the management of storage locations of fiber equipment

• Maintain and keep records of fiber equipment on hand

• Ship fiber equipment to assets on an as-needed basis

• Continuously evaluate operational efficiencies in materials management and participate in continuous improvement efforts

• Remain capable of supporting work through technical training

• Lead or participate in after-action reviews

• Actively comply, enforce, and participate in Tampnet HSEQ policies and procedures

• Ensure that safety risks and business risks associated with activities are assessed and that appropriate checks, controls, and precautions are taken into consideration

• Participate in emergency response team as necessary

• Represent Tampnet in a professional manner while following all customer policies

• Travel to remote locations as needed via air, land, and sea

• Become and/or maintain proficiency in MS Office (i.e Excel & Word)

• Contribute to a positive work environment in the team/department

• Perform other technical tasks within his/her area of expertise

Qualification requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in the industry, preferred optical technology

• Must currently have and maintain a valid US Driver’s License with a clean driving record

• Maintain or be able to maintain TWIC Card

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs

• Willingness to travel, including occasional travel to international locations

We can offer

• Good opportunities to stay up to date on leading technology and working methods

• Varied working days with independence and challenging tasks

• Great opportunities for professional and personal development in a growing company

• International environment

• Professional and social work environment

• Interact with exciting customers, projects, and new technology

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package