Are you ready to shape the backbone of next-generation connectivity?
Join our Network Operations team as a Fibre Optic Specialist, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring the stability, resilience, and future growth of Melita’s national fibre backbone. This role blends hands-on fieldwork with technical leadership, giving you the chance to directly influence how our network evolves and delivers for thousands of customers.
In this role, you will:
Oversee and enhance Melita’s Fibre Backbone: Drive capacity growth, resilience, and ensure seamless operations across the network.
Lead on field and desk operations: From updating GIS maps and preparing schedules to supporting technicians in the field with splicing and network testing.
Ensure network excellence: Use advanced diagnostic tools such as OTDR to troubleshoot, identify, and resolve issues including cable damage, signal degradation, and system faults.
Design and future-proof infrastructure: Work with engineers to plan robust, scalable, and standards-compliant fibre optic networks.
Mentor and support teams: Train, supervise, and inspire fibre technicians, ensuring skills growth and high-quality work standards.
Champion safety and reliability: Conduct inspections, enforce compliance with industry standards (GPON, WDM, ITU), and ensure customer impact is minimised during major operations.