Fibre Engineer day in the life: Episode 2. Trials & Tribulations
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- čas přidán 10. 06. 2021
- In this edition of the VLOG we have some funny ups and some horrible downs.
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Brilliantly done just starting training!! Can’t wait 😜
Stumbled across these videos and I watch with so much envy haha. Id love to work for openreach. Them prysmian joints look so much easier to work with. I live around the Cannock area but currently on a PIA build in Worcester everyday I just wish for a fibre engineer role to open up at openreach 😂 love these videos and the fujikura is the nuts 👍🏼
Hi there! There are always spots open, but from interview to starting training is the stumbling block for most as the time frame is wide. could be a couple of weeks could be months. for me, from start of interview 1 to starting training was 18months. but on the course were lads that had 1st interviews a few weeks ago. It really depends on the demand in the area you live/ surrounding area. Go on to Taleo. bt or something like that and there should be jobs available.
Great video much appreciated starting work week as junior splicer
Hope it helped prepare you a little bit. This was ribbon fibre, slightly different to normal fibre. But principles are the same.
Best of luck in your future career!
just stumbled across this, genuine question. Why the subduct cutter to strip the sheathing on the cable?
Hi dude, great video and very informative. Will hopefully be staring soon as a trainee... Quick question what is the colour perception test that is done,what's involved exactly and how was it for yourself.
Much appreciated
colour perception is fine. I'm colour blind in reds and browns so.. go figure. from when i did it, it was based on copper colours. but you cant fail essentially so dont worry.
Thanks for the vid, I’m looking for a career change and I was just wondering if you could recommend a particular course I could do? Thanks in advance
I just lost my job. Anyway, I received a text from a company saying that they'll train me up for an entry-level position as a fibre engineer, and I have to say that I'm quite happy about that. They are government-funded and seem to be above board, and they claim that 81% of passing students gain employment in the industry. Is this realistic?
Thanks.
Have you stopped making videos?
I made 1 or 2 videos. just to give an idea in the life of type thing. Honestly didn't think it would reach this many views. Since these videos have gone online, I have been promoted, and whilst it is still a field role, it's not nearly as detail-oriented as this video.
Now my job is to survey ready for a fibre network build - making sure routes are clear or finding alt routes to get a network online.
From there ill look after the contractors and follow up on their issues. Whatever issues they may be? services in footway or cant dig due to HV power or whatever the issue is...
From there, once the network has been built and is complete to their standards, we go round and audit their work, and pass or fail it. Failing it does not mean the network won't go live but they have to come back and brush up on their work and quality etc.
I could make a video on this as well I guess. but I'd have to clear it with my new boss and all that. But that's only if I get enough interest I guess.
@@thatfibreengineer would you be able to point myself in the direction of any resources in regards to being a Jointer like yourself previously? Looking to build a good base knowledge.
@@sty9111 my advice would be to look in to how your country fibre network works. so.. it'll start in a headend for example. then it'll head in nodes known in the UK as the SPINE. then from there it breaks off into what we call PONs. which is a Passive Optical Network. Have a google how you country builds said fibre nodes. In regards to jointing itself, get with a big telecoms company. they have the knowledge base and disposable ability to train you no questions asked. If at that point you leave to become a contractor.. is up to you.
@@thatfibreengineer And thank you for them. It can be difficult to get a sense of what a career involves on the day to day level, but you showed just that.
I’ve applied for a job in fiber engineering, what’s the best advice you have?,
Also, do you work up high? I.e 30ft on a harness?
Thanks for the video!
Depends what you want to do. Personally I really love my job. Before this job my real only job was 12 years in the military. Once I left that job I fell around a few jobs till I went back to my nans house and looked out my grandads old bedroom window and reminisced about a certain 2 letter tower out in the distance that I could see.
I remember as a kid I wanted to go up in the tower, but its off limits to the public. So.. I applied for a job that may or may not allow me to visit the top of the tower, knowing I could see it from my grandads bedroom window.
Honestly, becoming a fibre engineer was the best decision I ever made. I love engineering in general. I love knowing how things work yada yada.. So ultimately I guess what I'm saying is, do you. Do it knowing YOU CHOSE to go for this job. If you didnt WANT to do the job you wouldn't apply. So, put 110% in. There will be bad days, but.. volunteer to help others in thje new job. Volunteer for a hard job, learn more about the role. Push boundries. Take pride in whatever line of fibre work you do. Especially (In my eyes anyway) if its in the main network or in the street. I take pride knowing this service could be there for a 100 or more years. You may be the last person to touch something for a long time. Wierd way of looking at it.. but again im a history lover too sooo....
I have worked up high yes. Its a bit nervy at 1st. But!! I have seen people afrasid of heights conquer their fear in this job.. mainly because they know they have to do it in order to pass the course for the role, and again.. THEY CHOSE THIS JOB. So they wanted to test their boundaries. For some that might be enough!
Always strive for more. Be the best you can be. You chose this job. So take pride when you maintain or build the network.
Not sure if I helped or not.. but this is my view. I hope it helps.
How much does this job pay?