OSP and Fiber Trainer (Damascus)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Outside Plant (OSP) and Fiber Trainer to join our team in Damascus. The role involves delivering bilingual (English/Arabic) classroom and on‑site training to contractors, design engineers, and inspection teams, ensuring best‑practice implementation across all phases of fiber network deployment.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct classroom and field training on excavation, trenching, ducting, backfilling, and reinstatement.
• Teach trenchless technologies such as Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) and micro‑trenching.
• Demonstrate cable installation, hauling, blowing/jetting, and splicing/jointing techniques on‑site.
• Instruct on optical network testing using OTDR, optical power meters, light sources, and inspection tools, and interpret results against acceptance criteria.
• Provide guidance on OSP material specifications, passive component compliance, and quality‑control procedures.
• Create and update training modules, slides, and handouts aligned with the latest standards and guidelines.
• Develop assessment methods to verify competence and gather feedback for continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Telecommunications.
• 12+ years of industry experience, including at least 5 years in training and development within the OSP fiber domain.
• Proven knowledge of OSP standards, regulations, and compliance (ISO/IEC 11801, IEC 60794, ITU‑T G‑series, national operator specs).
• Fluent in spoken English and Arabic.
• Ability to work independently, travel nationwide, and handle confidential information with discretion.

Required skills

• OSP fiber engineering and civil works.
• Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) and micro‑trenching.
• Cable installation, blowing/jetting, and fiber splicing/jointing.
• Optical testing equipment: OTDR, optical power meter, light source.
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 11801, IEC 60794, ITU‑T G‑series standards.
• Familiarity with OSH frameworks (ISO 45001) and related safety permits.