Fiber Engineer

Job Title Fiber Engineer
Sector Operations
Division Technology
Department Radio Network Field Operations
Section National Fiber
Unit Regions Fiber & TX
Report To Regions Fiber & TX Manager
Location Northern Region
Main Job Purpose:
The primary objective of this role is to maintain and restore the operational integrity of the company’s fiber
network by performing maintenance, fault resolution, and technical execution activities with professional
judgment. This role contributes directly to network availability and service continuity by diagnosing fiber issues,
executing repairs, validating performance, and maintaining accurate technical records. Through effective field
execution and collaboration, the role supports a reliable transmission infrastructure that underpins customer
services and organizational operational performance.
Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Perform routine and corrective maintenance activities on fiber optic cables, splice closures, and
related transmission components according to approved procedures.
2. Troubleshoot fiber faults such as cuts, high attenuation, and intermittent signal issues using OTDR,
optical power meters, and fault localization techniques.
3. Test fiber links, validate optical loss budgets, and verify signal quality following maintenance or
deployment activities.
4. Perform fusion and mechanical splicing and fiber termination activities in accordance with
technical standards and work instructions.
5. Analyze outage data, field observations, and test results to identify technical root causes and
contribute corrective recommendations.
6. Document fiber routes, splice details, test results, and maintenance activities using approved tools
and records.
7. Coordinate with project teams and contractors during fiber rollout, rehabilitation, or upgrade
works by executing assigned engineering tasks.
8. Apply safety instructions, work permits, and protective measures while conducting field activities
in live network environments.
9. Monitor fiber performance indicators and report abnormal trends or degradation to supervisors
and relevant stakeholders.
10. Support Assistant Engineers and technicians during field activities by providing technical guidance
within assigned tasks.
11. Participate in acceptance testing and handover of new or rehabilitated fiber links from projects to
operations.
12. Contribute feedback and improvement suggestions related to maintenance procedures, tools, and
work methods.
Behavioral Competencies:
1- Communication: Communicates technical findings, fault details, and work progress clearly through
accurate documentation and timely verbal updates to supervisors and stakeholders.
2- Collaboration: Works effectively with field teams, contractors, and operations stakeholders by
sharing technical input, coordinating tasks, and supporting joint execution efforts.
3- Analytical & Problem Solving: Analyzes fiber performance data, test results, and field
observations to diagnose faults and apply appropriate technical solutions using engineering
judgment.
4- Result Orientation: Focuses on completing maintenance, repair, and testing activities accurately
and within required timelines to support service availability and network reliability.
5- Proactivity: Identifies potential fiber degradation, recurring faults, or procedural gaps and takes
timely action to escalate, document, or address them.
6- Safety Awareness: Applies safety rules, permits, and protective measures consistently during field
activities involving live networks and hazardous environments.
Technical Competencies:
1- Fiber Network Maintenance & Operations: Applies engineering knowledge to perform preventive
and corrective maintenance on fiber optic cables, splice closures, and transmission components.
2- Fiber Fault Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Analyzes fiber faults and signal degradation using
OTDRs, optical power meters, and field observations to identify and resolve issues.
3- Fiber Testing & Performance Verification: Performs fiber testing, validates optical loss budgets,
and verifies link performance following repairs, upgrades, or deployments.
4- Fiber Splicing & Termination: Executes fusion and mechanical splicing, fiber termination, and
restoration work in accordance with technical standards and work practices.
5- Network Documentation & Asset Records: Maintains and updates fiber route records, splice
details, test results, and maintenance logs using approved documentation tools.
6- Field Safety & Operational Compliance: Applies safety procedures, permits, and protective
measures while working in live fiber and transmission environments.
Qualifications:
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or related
fields.
Experience 0–1 Year of relevant experience.
Language Proficiency in Arabic and good in English communication skills