kSARIA is searching for skilled Fiber Technicians for our East and West Coast Services Group. Candidates must possess a high school diploma, GED or industrial school certificate, a willingness to travel for extended periods of time and 5 or more years of practical shipboard experience with Combat Systems and HM&E systems and equipment. Necessary skills, training and certifications include: ability to lead projects and small teams of fiber optic technicians, troubleshoot and diagnose issues with shipboard electronic and electrical system and equipment, understand and interpret electrical schematics and installation drawings and possess NAVSEA cableway and MIL-STD-2042 fiber certifications. Technical expertise with fiber optics and integrated network system experience is required.
*Ideal opportunity for Navy IC/ET/AT/EM or similar rated technician
Typical Minimums:
Experienced in installation, maintenance and troubleshooting support of voice, video, and/or data communications networks. The installation, termination, labeling, testing, troubleshooting and certification of cabling components. Experienced in single or multi-strand multi-mode or single-mode fiber optic cable primarily within government facilities. Experience with leading projects and small teams of fiber optic technicians.
Responsibilities include the following:
· Leading projects and small teams of fiber optic technicians and/or fiber optic cable installers
· Read, understand and follow customer work item instructions, drawings and cable routing diagrams to install, tag and band fiber optic cable assemblies on board US Navy Ships
· Use customer wiring list drawings for termination of fiber optic connectors in accordance with Military Standards and NAVY Standard Items
· Use optical test equipment in conjunction with customer wiring list drawings and NAVY Standard Items for performing in-process and final test of installed and terminated cable assemblies
· Troubleshoot and repair damaged or non-conforming cable assemblies as necessary 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
Required skills:
Candidates must possess a high school diploma, GED or industrial school certificate
Minimum 5 years of experience
Must have previous certification in fiber optic connectorization and inspection of shipboard cable assemblies per Navy Standard Item 009-73 and MIL-STD-2042
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance
Must be able to pass drug test and background check for access to Navy bases, vessels, and other shipyards servicing Navy vessels
Must have experience in leading projects and teams of fiber optic technicians and/or fiber optic cable installers for successful on-time completion of projects
Ability to read, understand and follow customer work item requirements, drawings and wiring diagrams
Must be able to walk, stand for long periods of time, sit, bend, stretch, reach, squat and twist
Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but 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
Must be willing to travel within and outside of the continental United States for extended periods of time
Desired requirement:
· Ex-Navy Electronics field related
· Trade school grad
· DoD Secret Clearance