Alteration Installation Technician, Lead (N2021-03-002)

Company: W R Systems, Ltd.
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

WR is seeking a Technician to stage, remove, install, dress, terminate, modify, light-off, configure, test, troubleshoot, and repair developmental and production military and commercial shipboard and shore-based electronic components, parts, equipment, and systems for the Alteration/Installation Team (AIT).

Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

* Provides lead and direction on, and performs system rip out and installation procedures. * Procures, transports and stages material and equipment in support of project. * Performs mechanical disassembly and assembly of equipment. * Performs standard and custom Military and Commercial connectorization. * Performs switchboard and cabinet termination and connectorization of systems. * Removes cables, equipment, and materials. * Provides status and progress reports to project manager. * Checks functioning of newly installed equipment to evaluate system performance under actual operating conditions. * Maintains and continuously seeks improvements upon working environment for maximum efficiency, safety, quality, cleanliness, and capabilities. * Routing, banding and terminating (connector fabrication) cables. * Installing and modifying equipment racks. * The removal of existing systems and equipment, which may include but not limited to the following: * Navigation * Interior/ exterior Communications * Radar * Provides training, guidance and oversee to lower level technicians. * Assigns work to lower level technicians in support of project.

Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

* Associate's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or completion of formal resident trade school or apprentice program in electronics, or completion of at least two (2) U.S. Navy "C" schools in electronic equipment or systems. * Five (5)+ years of progressive experience performing "hands on" work in support of Alteration and/or Installation, production, integration, repair, troubleshooting, or maintenance of government or commercial electronic systems or equipment * Two (2)+ years of progressive experience as a technician (in related electronics fields) performing "hands on" work, which required advanced mechanical or electrical knowledge to solve installation problems, an understanding of the Alteration and Installation process, and exercising independent judgment in performing tasks * One (1)+ year of experience providing technical guidance to lower level technicians (in related electronic fields) performing "hands on" work in support of installation, repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electronic systems or equipment. * Familiar with CTWDs, WAF's, Tag-out procedures, safety requirements in shipboard and laboratory environments. * OSHA 10 Hour Maritime. * NAVSEA Cable-way. * NAVSEA Connector certifications. * Current NAVSEA Fiber is a plus. * Must be Team orientated.

Ability to obtain and maintain and active Secret clearance.

WR is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans' status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.

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