Arturas Plotnikovas
Tralee,Ireland
Summary
OTT Certified Fibre Splicer and Fibre Tester with extensive hands-on experience in COFI-level fibre testing. Over 5 years’ experience working on 10 Gig Circuits providing National Backhaul facilities on Trunk Networks. Proficient in testing at 1350 nm, 1550 nm, and 1625 nm single-mode and multi-mode fibre. Skilled in DWDM network testing, OTDR, and power meter analysis. Strong supervisory background with a proven record of leading field crews to deliver high-quality fibre installations and testing within tight deadlines while maintaining strict health & safety compliance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Fibre Splicer / Fibre Tester
Alltec Fibre
Co. Limerick
06.2019 - 08.2025
- Splicing and testing fibre optic cables for trunk and backhaul networks
- OTDR, ILM, and power meter testing at 1350 nm, 1550 nm, 1625 nm (single-mode & multi-mode)
- Testing and commissioning 10 Gig circuits for national backhaul facilities
- DWDM network configuration and validation
- Fault location and rectification on live networks
- COLO works and cabinet installation/testing
- Supervising fibre splicing and overhead stringing crews
- Enforcing health & safety compliance in all field work
Supervisor
Mr Price
Tralee, Co. Kerry
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Led 12-person team, responsible for scheduling, safety, and workflow management
- Developed leadership skills applicable to technical crew supervision
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Management
Institute of Technology Tallaght
Dublin 09.2008 - 06.2012
Fibre Installation Technician -
Kerry ETB
10.2018 - 05.2019
Skills
- OTT Certified (minimum COFI equivalent)
- Safe Pass
- Manual Handling
- First Aid
- Ladder Safety
- Working at Heights
- Siro Level 0 Vault Access
- CSCS Sign Lighting & Guarding at Roadworks (3 Days)
- Confined Spaces Certificate (1 Day)
- MEWP IPAF Certificate Categories 1A, 3A & 3B
- Lorry Mounted Crane & HIAB Certificate (1 Day)
- LUGS CSCS Certificate
- Pole Top Rescue Certificate
- Full Driving Licence
- OTDR & ILM testing to OTT/COFI standards
- Fibre splicing – single-mode & multi-mode
- 10 Gig & DWDM network testing
- Trunk network & national backhaul installations
- Testing at 1350 nm, 1550 nm, 1625 nm wavelengths
- Fault finding & remedial works
- COLO works and commissioning
Languages
English – Fluent
Lithuanian – Fluent
Russian – Fluent
Polish – Fluent
Spanish – Basic
German – Basic
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Fibre Splicer / Fibre Tester
Alltec Fibre
06.2019 - 08.2025
Fibre Installation Technician -
Kerry ETB
10.2018 - 05.2019
Supervisor
Mr Price
06.2018 - 10.2019
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Management
Institute of Technology Tallaght
09.2008 - 06.2012
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