The posting
The QC Inspector (Fiber Optic & Communication Systems) is responsible for ensuring that all fiber optic, telecommunications, and network cable installation activities are carried out in accordance with project specifications, approved drawings, quality standards, and applicable codes. The role supports quality compliance through inspections, testing, documentation, and coordination with project teams to ensure a safe and successful installation.
Work Location: Seatrium Admiralty Yard Working Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm This is a contract role until 31 Mar 2028
Responsibilities:
- Conduct inspections of fiber optic, telecommunications, and network cable installation works to ensure compliance with project specifications, approved drawings, method statements, and quality requirements.
- Supervise and inspect the installation of Fiber Optic (FO) cables, CAT 7 telephone cables, network cables, cable containment systems, and associated accessories.
- Verify incoming materials, cables, connectors, splicing enclosures, patch panels, and related equipment prior to installation.
- Perform in-process and final inspections of cable routing, cable pulling, cable dressing, labeling, termination, and testing activities.
- Witness and verify fiber optic cable preparation, termination, fusion splicing, and mechanical splicing activities for both single-mode and multi-mode fiber optic cables.
- Review and validate splice quality through OTDR testing, insertion loss measurements, and power loss testing results.
- Witness and verify OTDR testing before and after splicing activities.
- Inspect and verify end-to-end fiber optic link testing and acceptance testing.
- Verify continuity, attenuation, insertion loss, and network performance testing using Optical Power Meter, Light Source, OTDR, and other approved test equipment.
- Ensure that all testing instruments are properly calibrated and suitable for the required testing activities.
- Identify quality deficiencies, issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), and monitor corrective and preventive actions until closure.
- Prepare inspection reports, testing records, punch lists, and quality dossiers.
- Maintain complete QA/QC documentation, including ITPs, test reports, inspection records, material traceability records, and as-built documentation.
- Coordinate inspection activities with clients, vendors, subcontractors, project engineers, and construction teams.
- Participate in client inspections, testing activities, and final acceptance processes.
- Ensure compliance with project QA/QC procedures, HSE requirements, and applicable industry standards.
Requirements:
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of QA/QC inspection experience in fiber optic, telecommunications, network infrastructure, offshore, marine, EPC, or industrial projects.
- Strong knowledge of fiber optic installation, termination, fusion splicing, testing, and commissioning activities.
- Hands-on experience with OTDR, Optical Power Meter, Light Source, Fiber Identifier, and other fiber optic testing equipment.
- Good understanding of single-mode and multi-mode fiber optic systems and testing methodologies.
- Ability to review and interpret engineering drawings, cable schedules, network layouts, inspection test plans (ITPs), and technical specifications.
- Familiarity with fiber optic industry standards, structured cabling standards, and telecommunications installation practices.
- Experience in preparing quality documentation, inspection reports, test reports, and NCRs.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and quality management systems.
- Good communication and coordination skills with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and project teams.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards.
- Possession of relevant fiber optic certifications will be an advantage (e.g., FOA, BICSI, CFOT, or equivalent)
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



