About the job

Kent is looking for a Fiber Optic Technician to join our Telecommunications team

supporting industrial construction and maintenance activities at the Kearl project. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, terminating, splicing, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintaining fiber optic communication systems while ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.  Working within a multidisciplinary project environment, the Fiber Optic Technician will support the delivery of telecommunications infrastructure in accordance with project specifications, client requirements, and industry best practices. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement while supporting project objectives on a rotational camp-based assignment.

 

 

Skills and Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Install, route, terminate, splice, and test fiber optic cable systems in accordance with project specifications and industry standards.
• Perform fusion splicing, connector termination, and fiber optic restoration activities.
• Install telecommunications equipment including patch panels, cabinets, enclosures, and associated infrastructure.
• Conduct fiber optic testing using OTDRs, optical power meters, light sources, and fiber certification equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain fiber optic communication networks and related equipment.
• Read and interpret telecommunications drawings, schematics, cable schedules, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Verify installations meet quality standards, client requirements, and applicable codes and specifications.
• Complete testing documentation, commissioning reports, quality records, and turnover documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain testing equipment, tools, and company assets in safe working condition.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with supervisors, project management, engineers, electricians, and other trades to support project execution.
• Participate in daily toolbox meetings, hazard assessments, safety observations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a safe work environment while adhering to Kent's Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment, and Quality (HSSEQ) policies and all client site requirements.
• Support commissioning, maintenance, shutdown, and troubleshooting activities as required.

 

 

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required

to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

 

 

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience

Knowledge/Qualification/Training/Certification

• Minimum of 7 years' experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting fiber optic communication systems in industrial, mining, construction, or oil and gas environments.
• Demonstrated experience with fiber optic splicing, termination, testing, and commissioning.
• Proficient in the operation of fusion splicers, OTDRs, optical power meters, and other fiber optic testing equipment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret telecommunications drawings, schematics, cable schedules, and technical specifications.
• Working knowledge of structured cabling systems and telecommunications installation standards.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License.
• Ability to work in remote industrial environments on a rotational camp schedule.
• Physically capable of performing work in varying weather conditions, climbing ladders, lifting materials, and working at heights when required.
• CSTS 2020 or equivalent safety orientation is required.
• H2S Alive, Standard First Aid/CPR, Fall Protection, Elevated Work Platform, and other industrial safety certifications are considered assets.
• Fiber Optic Association (FOA) certification or equivalent is considered an asset.

 

 

Communication

• Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and professionally with supervisors, clients, and coworkers.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills with a high level of attention to detail.

 

 

Behavior/Core Competencies

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety and quality.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering quality workmanship.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Positive attitude with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to supporting project success.

 

 

HSSEQ

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and

Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country. 

 

 

Details about the role

Location: Kearl, Fort McKay, Alberta

Relocation Required: No

Travel Required: Yes. Regular travel to the project site is required. Flights

will be provided from the Edmonton or Calgary aerodrome on a 14-days-on/14-days-off rotation.

Contract Type: Contractual Fixed Term 1-year Contract Duration

Experience Level: 7+ years

 

About you

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on

the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We

know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can

all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to

perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world

the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making

this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG

We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us

[https://kentplc.com/who-we-are/purpose-beliefs]:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re

heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.  

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents

and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.