Fiber Optic Technician

Company: KSARIA Service Corporation
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: October 18, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description Norfolk, VA Description: kSARIA Service Corporation is searching for skilled Fiber Optics Technicians for our East Coast Field Services Division. Candidates must possess a high school diploma, GED or industrial school certificate, a willingness to travel , and 3-5 years of practical shipboard experience with Combat Systems and HM&E systems and equipment. *Ideal opportunity for Navy IC/ET/AT/EM or similar rated technician. 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. * 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 .Requirements: • Candidates must possess a high school diploma, GED or industrial school certificate • Minimum 3-5 years of experience • Must have 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 • 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 • 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 Desired requirement: * Ex-Navy Electronics field related * Trade school grad * DOD Secret Clearance kSARIA offer its employees a comprehensive benefits package including: • Health insurance • Company paid dental insurance • Company paid life and disability insurance • Paid time off • 401(k) retirement plan kSARIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PM19 PI124855032

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