Job Summary
Doota US is seeking a The Telecommunications Cable Tester is responsible for testing, certifying, troubleshooting, and documenting installed Cat6 telecommunications cabling systems using TREND Networks cable testing equipment. This position works closely with cable installation crews, field supervisors, and project management to verify that installed cabling meets project specifications, manufacturer requirements, and applicable industry standards.
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform Cat6 cable testing and certification using TREND Networks cable testers or approved equivalent equipment. Verify cable performance and connectivity, including: - Wire map
- Cable length
- Insertion loss
- NEXT / PS NEXT
- Return loss
- ACR-N / ACR-F
- Propagation delay and delay skew - Confirm that installed Cat6 cabling meets required performance standards and project specifications. Identify and troubleshoot failed cable tests:
- Diagnose common issues including:
- Improper termination
- Open or short circuits
- Split pairs
- Damaged cable
- Excessive cable length
- Connector or jack issues
- Installation-related defects - Coordinate with installation crews to correct deficiencies and perform re-testing.
- Verify cable IDs, labels, equipment locations, patch-panel locations, and termination points against drawings and cable schedules.
- Test communication cabling between network cabinets, patch panels, field equipment, and equipment-side communication ports.
- Record and maintain accurate PASS/FAIL test results.
- Save, organize, and submit electronic cable test reports according to project naming and documentation requirements.
- Support punch-list activities and final cable acceptance testing.
- Maintain TREND Networks testing equipment, adapters, test leads, and related tools in proper working condition.
- Follow company and project-specific safety requirements while working in an active industrial or construction environment.
