Supervisor, OSP Fiber - Memphis

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Supervisor, OSP Fiber will lead a team of five fiber technicians responsible for installing, splicing, testing, and maintaining outside plant fiber infrastructure for a new data center. This is a hands-on leadership role: you will set daily priorities, own crew safety and quality, and still work in the field alongside the team. You will be accountable for schedule, as-built accuracy, and delivering a reliable OSP fiber plant from construction through turnover and ongoing operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Hire, train, schedule, and develop a team of fiber technicians; provide coaching, performance feedback, and coverage planning
• Plan and assign daily OSP work (aerial and underground placement, vault/handhole work, splicing, terminations, and testing) to meet data center construction and cutover schedules
• Lead by example as a working supervisor; perform splicing, testing, and field work as needed
• Enforce safety, PPE, lockout, traffic control, and utility-locate practices; stop work when conditions are unsafe
• Own quality of splices, OTDR/OLTS results, labeling, and as-built records; drive rework to zero
• Coordinate with OSP engineering, construction, utilities, and data center teams on design changes, access, and outage windows
• Track production, quality, and material usage; report status, risks, and resource needs to leadership
• Manage tools, fusion splicers, test equipment, vehicles, and fiber/consumable inventory
• Ensure field work matches issued drawings and company standards; capture redlines and close as-builts with engineering
• Support commissioning, emergency restoration, and after-hours work as required for a 24/7 data center environment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of experience in fiber optic OSP installation, splicing, testing, or maintenance
• 2+ years of experience leading technicians (supervisor, foreman, or team lead)
• Hands-on proficiency with fusion splicing and fiber test equipment (OTDR, OLTS, or equivalent)
• Willing and able to work in the field, including outdoor construction conditions, and to work nights, weekends, or overtime as needed

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate’s degree or trade certification in fiber optics, telecommunications, or a related field
• Experience supervising OSP or data center fiber crews through new site build-out
• Fiber certifications (FOA CFOT, BICSI, Corning, AFL, or equivalent)
• Experience with aerial and buried fiber, conduit/duct banks, vaults, handholes, and building-entrance laterals
• Familiarity with TIA/BICSI guidelines, NESC, locates, and local permitting/construction practices
• Ability to read OSP drawings, splice diagrams, and GIS/route maps and to produce accurate field redlines
• OSHA 10/30, first aid/CPR, or similar safety training
• Strong communication, timekeeping, and work-order discipline; comfortable coordinating vendors and construction trades
• Experience standing up a new team, including hiring, training plans, and tool/equipment setup

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Schedule varies depending on site operational needs; frequent overtime and weekend support is required
• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions, climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs., and working on ladders/lifts at elevated heights
• Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, noise, heat, cold, and rain
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment