Fiber Splicing Foreman

Company: Archetype Infrastructure Solutions (AIS)
Division: Division 27 – Telecommunications
Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Texas Based / Traveling/National
Language: English & Spanish

Position Overview

Archetype Infrastructure Solutions (AIS) is seeking an experienced Bilingual Fiber Splicing Foreman  to lead fiber optic splicing crews supporting large-scale data center and telecommunications infrastructure projects throughout the United States.

The Fiber Splicing Foreman will be responsible for supervising field crews performing high-count ribbon fiber splicing, termination, testing, and related fiber infrastructure work while maintaining production schedules, quality standards, safety requirements, and customer expectations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on fiber splicing professional with significant experience working with ribbon fiber, managing crews, troubleshooting splice issues, and coordinating with project leadership.

Fluent English and Spanish communication skills are required.

Key Responsibilities

Fiber Splicing Operations

• Lead and supervise fiber splicing crews on large-scale data center projects.
• Perform and oversee ribbon fiber splicing and high-count fiber applications.
• Ensure proper preparation, organization, splicing, routing, and protection of fiber.
• Perform fusion splicing and ensure splice quality meets project specifications.
• Read and interpret fiber optic splice diagrams, schematics, and project documentation.
• Identify and troubleshoot fiber, splice, and connectivity issues.
• Ensure proper labeling, routing, slack management, and enclosure organization.
• Conduct splice inspections and verify completed work before turnover.
• Assist with OTDR testing, power meter testing, and fiber characterization as required.
• Maintain accurate splice documentation and test results.

Ribbon Fiber Expertise

Candidates must have strong experience with ribbon fiber systems, including:

• High-count ribbon fiber
• Mass fusion splicing
• Ribbon splice trays
• Fiber splice closures
• Fiber distribution frames
• Fiber panels and enclosures
• High-density fiber environments
• Fiber preparation and stripping
• Splice organization and management
• Fiber testing and troubleshooting
• OTDR testing
• Optical loss testing

Experience with high-count fiber applications in data centers, telecommunications facilities, or large-scale fiber infrastructure projects is strongly preferred.

Crew Leadership

• Supervise fiber splicing technicians and supporting field personnel.
• Assign daily work and production targets to crews.
• Monitor crew productivity and workmanship.
• Train and mentor technicians on proper splicing procedures and quality standards.
• Verify technicians are properly equipped and prepared for daily work.
• Monitor manpower requirements and communicate staffing needs to project leadership.
• Address performance, production, and technical issues in the field.
• Lead by example and maintain a professional jobsite environment.

Project Coordination

• Coordinate daily activities with the Project Manager, Superintendent, General Foreman, and customer representatives.
• Review project schedules and ensure crew activities align with project milestones.
• Communicate daily production and project status.
• Identify material, equipment, or manpower issues before they impact the schedule.
• Assist with planning upcoming splicing activities.
• Coordinate work with other telecommunications and construction trades.
• Support punch-list, testing, documentation, and project closeout activities.

Quality Control

• Ensure all splicing work meets project specifications and industry standards.
• Inspect completed splices and fiber enclosures.
• Verify splice loss and test results.
• Ensure proper fiber routing and bend-radius requirements are maintained.
• Identify and correct defective or non-compliant work.
• Maintain accurate splice records and documentation.
• Assist with customer inspections and quality audits.

Safety

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture within the fiber splicing crew.
• Conduct or participate in daily safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Ensure technicians follow OSHA requirements and project-specific safety procedures.
• Identify and correct unsafe working conditions.
• Ensure proper PPE and jobsite practices are followed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Bilingual Responsibilities

The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing work instructions to Spanish-speaking technicians.
• Translating technical and project requirements when necessary.
• Communicating safety expectations clearly to the entire crew.
• Facilitating communication between field personnel, project management, and customers.
• Ensuring all employees understand production and quality expectations.

Travel Requirements

This is a traveling position supporting data center and telecommunications projects throughout the United States.

The selected candidate must be:

• Willing to travel extensively.
• Comfortable working on extended project assignments.
• Available to work in different states and project environments.
• Willing to work overtime and varying shifts when project schedules require.
• Able to travel with limited notice based on project requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fiber optic splicing experience.
• Significant hands-on experience with ribbon fiber and mass fusion splicing.
• Previous experience as a Fiber Splicing Foreman, Lead Splicer, Splicing Supervisor, or similar leadership role.
• Experience supervising and directing fiber splicing crews.
• Strong understanding of fiber optic construction and splicing practices.
• Experience with OTDR and optical loss testing.
• Ability to read splice diagrams, fiber schematics, and construction drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel extensively.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in the following environments are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Hyperscale data centers
• Enterprise data centers
• Large-scale telecommunications projects
• High-count fiber deployments
• Ribbon fiber networks
• Fiber backbone installations
• Long-haul fiber
• OSP fiber
• ISP fiber
• Mission-critical facilities
• High-density fiber environments

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a working fiber splicing expert who can lead a crew, not simply a supervisor.

You should be comfortable:

• Setting up and operating splicing equipment.
• Performing high-count ribbon splicing.
• Troubleshooting difficult fiber issues.
• Reviewing test results.
• Managing splice quality.
• Directing multiple technicians.
• Maintaining production schedules.
• Communicating with project management and customers.
• Training less-experienced technicians.
• Working long-term traveling assignments.

Compensation

Competitive hourly rate based on experience, with travel-related compensation and benefits.

Compensation will be based on ribbon splicing experience, leadership experience, data center experience, technical capabilities, and willingness to travel.