Splicing Supervisor

The Splicing Supervisor oversees all fiber-optic splicing operations within assigned projects or market areas. This role ensures high-quality splicing, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation while managing field crews, coordinating with construction leadership, and maintaining customer quality and safety standards. The Supervisor is responsible for production output, crew performance, material control, and adherence to project specifications.

Operational Leadership

• Lead and supervise daily work of fiber splicing crews (aerial and underground).
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate splicing activities with construction managers, QC teams, and customers.
• Ensure all splicing, testing, labeling, and documentation meet project specifications (OTDR, power meter, light source testing, etc.).
• Set daily production goals and ensure crews meet or exceed targets.
• Conduct on-site inspections of splicing quality, restoration, safety compliance, and workmanship.

Technical & Field Duties

• Perform complex fiber splicing, troubleshooting, and repairs when needed.
• Interpret fiber plans, splice diagrams, schematics, OTDR traces, and construction prints.
• Oversee build-out of splice cabinets, vaults, handholes, and fiber distribution hubs.
• Validate continuity, loss testing, and acceptance test procedures (ATPs).
• Ensure proper handling of fiber slack, enclosures, closures, trays, and cable management.

Crew Management & Performance

• Train and mentor splicers and helpers on fiber splicing best practices and safety procedures.
• Enforce company standards, safety protocols, and customer-specific requirements.
• Conduct performance evaluations, discipline, corrective actions, and productivity reviews.
• Manage crew routing, truck assignments, equipment utilization, and timekeeping approvals.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Implement and enforce OSHA, company, and customer safety protocols.
• Ensure crews submit daily reports, test results, redlines, and as-builts.
• Address QA/QC deficiencies quickly and professionally.
• Coordinate with inspectors, city officials, and customer auditors as required.

Administrative & Project Duties

• Track job progress, footage, closures completed, and daily production logs.
• Manage fiber material orders, inventory, splicing consumables, and tool maintenance.
• Assist Project Managers with project planning, scheduling, and cost tracking.
• Communicate proactively with customers and internal leadership regarding progress and issues.
• Support close-out package creation including OTDR files, documentation, and labeling verification.

Skills & Qualifications

Required

• 3–5+ years of hands-on fiber splicing experience (OSP/ISP).
• Strong knowledge of OTDR testing, power meter testing, and reading traces.
• Proficient with fiber tools, splicing machines, cleaners, closures, trays, and related equipment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-management skills.
• Ability to read fiber plans, splice diagrams, and construction prints.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record.

Preferred

• Experience in construction leadership, telecom OSP management, or QC roles.
• Certifications: FOA, ETA, OSHA 10/30.
• Experience with customer platforms (e.g., Vetro, Smartsheet, Salesforce, LiveLink, etc.).

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability