About This Role
This role is for a skilled Fiber Optic Technician to join the East Coast Field Services Division. The technician will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of fiber optic networks, primarily within government facilities, and will work on US Navy Ships.
Responsibilities
- Install, tag, and band fiber optic cable assemblies on board US Navy Ships, following customer work item instructions, drawings, and cable routing diagrams
- Terminate fiber optic connectors in accordance with Military Standards and NAVY Standard Items, using customer wiring list drawings
- Perform in-process and final test of installed and terminated cable assemblies using optical test equipment, customer wiring list drawings, and NAVY Standard Items
- Troubleshoot and repair damaged or non-conforming cable assemblies to ensure full compliance with customer specifications and requirements
- Document and maintain detailed test and inspection records for all cable assemblies tested and inspected
- Ensure proper setup and calibration of all termination and test equipment
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or industrial school certificate
- Minimum 3-5 years of practical shipboard experience with Combat Systems and HM&E systems and equipment
- Previous certification or ability to quickly certify in fiber optic connectorization and inspection of shipboard cable assemblies per Navy Standard Item 009-73 and MIL-STD-2042
- Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance
- Ability to pass a drug test and background check for access to Navy bases, vessels, and other shipyards servicing Navy vessels
- Ability to read, understand, and follow customer work item requirements, drawings, and wiring diagrams
- Ability to walk, stand for long periods of time, sit, bend, stretch, reach, squat, and twist
- Ability to lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment and boxes (no less than 30 lbs)
- Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions, and in confined spaces
- Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise, and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels
Nice to have:
- Ex-Navy Electronics field related
- Trade school graduate
- DOD Secret Clearance
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Company paid dental insurance
- Company paid life and disability insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan
Important Details
- Willingness to travel within and outside of the continental United States
