KULVIR SINGH
Auckland
Summary
Highly skilled Fibre / Telecommunications Technician with over 4 years of hands-on experience in UFB network construction, maintenance, and fault restoration across New Zealand and India. Extensive experience in high-count fibre splicing (2F up to 360F), backbone and distribution networks, civil works, trench-less duct installation, and OTDR fault diagnostics. Strong knowledge of NZ telecommunications standards, troubleshooting Priority 1 faults ,Fibre jointer ,FOG plans, health & safety compliance, and customer restoration requirements. Proven ability to deliver high-quality workmanship under strict project timelines.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Fibre Technician
PointZero Networks Limited
01.2023 - Current
- Splicing and testing of high-count fibre cables (360F to 6F).
- Installation of slotted core cables (12F & 24F).
- Fibre blowing for backbone and access networks.
- Conducting OTDR tests to locate faults and measure distance accurately.
- Performing emergency fault restoration to minimise customer downtime.
- Installing and replacing damaged cabinets and resplicing fibre.
- Duct installation using Grundomat (trenchless method).
- Civil trenching and reinstatement in compliance with council standards.
- Reading FOG plans and updating job documentation.
- Ensuring full compliance with NZ Health & Safety regulations.
- Successfully completed multiple backbone fibre splicing projects.
- Resolved fibre faults up to 17km using OTDR trace analysis.
- Delivered restoration work affecting multiple customers within SLA timeframes.
- Maintained high-quality splicing standards with low loss readings.
- Installed and terminated fiber optic cables in residential and commercial settings.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
Telecommunications Technician
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Fibre splicing and joint closure installation.
- Underground and aerial fibre installation.
- OTDR testing and power level verification.
- Preventive maintenance of fibre networks.
- Civil trenching and duct installation.
Education
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Indian , India 01.2008 - 12.2010
Skills
- Fibre Installation & Splicing
- High-count fibre
- Slotted core cables
- Backbone & Distribution network splicing
- Joint closures
- Cable Jointing
- FDB
- Pillars
- Cabinets
- Fibre termination & patching
- Testing & Fault Diagnostics
- OTDR testing & trace analysis
- Power Meter & Light Source testing
- Fault location & restoration
- Fibre break identification & emergency repair
- Signal loss analysis
- Civil & Ducting Works
- Fibre blowing
- Grundomat
- Duct installation
- Trenching
- Reinstatement
- Backfilling
- Pit & manhole work
- Network Knowledge
- Reading & implementing FOG plans
- Network topology understanding
- Cabinet replacement & resplicing
- UFB network standards awareness
- Health & Safety compliance
Tools Equipment Experience
- Fusion Splicer (Fujikura / Sumitomo - if applicable)
- OTDR
- Power Meter & Light Source
- Fibre Blowing Machine
- Grundomat Boring Machine
- Hand & Power Tools
- Cable Rodder
- Splicing Trailer / Van Setup
Health Safety
- Strong understanding of NZ H&S legislation
- Toolbox meetings participation
- Risk assessment & hazard identification
- Traffic management awareness
- Working around live services
Driver Licence
Full Class 5, Digger Licence
Work Rights
Work Visa
Core Technical Expertise
High-count fibre: 360F, 288F, 144F, 116F, 96F, 48F, 24F, 6F, Slotted core cables: 12F, 24F, Joint closures, FDB, Pillars, Cabinets, True, OTDR testing & trace analysis, Power Meter & Light Source testing, Fault location & restoration, Fibre break identification & emergency repair, Signal loss analysis (-dBm measurement), Fibre blowing (micro & standard ducts), Grundomat (trenchless boring / mole plough), Duct installation (32mm, 50mm), Trenching, reinstatement & backfilling, Pit & manhole work, Reading & implementing FOG plans, Network topology understanding (Backbone, Access, Distribution), Cabinet replacement & resplicing, UFB network standards awareness, Health & Safety compliance (NZ regulations)
Attributes
- Strong analytical and fault-finding skills
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work independently in field conditions
- Physically fit and safety-focused
- Reliable and deadline-driven
Timeline
Fibre Technician
PointZero Networks Limited
01.2023 - Current
Telecommunications Technician
01.2021 - 01.2022
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
01.2008 - 12.2010