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FTTX Engineer – Installation & Customer Maintenance / 2 days, 6 hours ago

16 Street Sinkor, Monrovia, , Liberia, Not specified

Salary: Negotiable
Application ends: March 12, 2026

Company Overview:

We are a fast-growing telecommunications operator in Liberia, deploying a modern FTTH network to deliver reliable and high-speed broadband services to residential and corporate customers.

As part of our network expansion strategy, we are seeking a qualified and experienced FTTX Engineer – Installation & Customer Maintenance to strengthen our Access Network Operations team.

Overview & Description:

Reporting to the Access Network Manager, the FTTX Engineer will be responsible for:

  • Ensuring high-quality FTTH customer installations
  • Managing and resolving fiber-related incidents
  • Supervising field teams and subcontractors
  • Optimizing operational costs (OPEX)
  • Enhancing customer experience and service reliability

This is a field-oriented role requiring strong technical expertise and operational discipline.

Responsibilities:

FTTH Installation Supervision

  • Supervise customer fiber connections from PBO to PTO
  • Validate fiber splicing and connector quality
  • Measure and verify optical power levels
  • Activate and provision ONTs on OLT systems
  • Ensure compliance with technical standards
  • Minimize repeat visits and installation failures

 Maintenance & Incident Management

  • Diagnose fiber faults (LOS, low optical power, cable cuts).
  • Manage incidents caused by road works, vandalism, or accidents.
  • Coordinate with NOC for timely resolution
  • Reduce MTTR and recurring faults
  • Implement preventive actions in high-risk areas

Subcontractor Management

  • Supervise outsourced field teams
  • Conduct installation quality audits
  • Validate intervention reports
  • Provide technical training and guidance
  • Monitor subcontractor performance KPIs

Cost Optimization & Performance Control

  • Reduce repeat visits
  • Optimize material usage
  • Monitor cost per installation
  • Contribute to OPEX efficiency improvement

 Technical Environment

  • GPON /XGS-PON architecture
  • Mainly aerial ODN deployment
  • Equipment vendors such as Huawei and ZTE

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Networks, or related field.
  • 3–7 years of hands-on FTTH installation & maintenance experience
  • Proven subcontractor management experience
  • Strong knowledge of OTDR and optical power measurement tools
  • Good understanding of Monrovia’s operational environment is an asset
  • Valid driver’s license required

Core Competencies

  • Strong field leadership
  • Technical rigor and analytical skills
  • Results-oriented mindset
  • Customer-focused approach

•            Ability to work under pressure

Additional Information:

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Installation Success Rate > 92%
  • MTTR < 36 hours
  • Repeat Fault Rate < 6%
  • Revisit Rate < 10%
  • SLA Compliance > 97%

Why Join Us?

  • Contribute to the expansion of Liberia’s broadband infrastructure
  • Work in a dynamic and growing telecom environment
  • Career growth opportunities in Access Network Management

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter to: [email protected]

  • Subject line: "Application – FTTX Engineer".
  • Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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