Electronic Technician C - Range Communications

Kupono Government Services; Kekaha (HI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bering-Alaka'ina Holdings, LLC is seeking an Electronic Technician C - Range Communications to support PMRF operations in Kekaha, Kauai. The role covers maintaining voice, video and data telecom systems, troubleshooting, calibration and installation of networking components and cabling.

Responsibilities include field and shop work, COMSEC handling, and occasional travel across Hawaii including at-sea assignments. Requires strong electronics background and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Must have 4+ years in telecommunications maintenance or related field.
• Experience operating voice, video and data systems with networking equipment.
• Ability to read schematics and use test equipment for troubleshooting.
• Soldering certification or equivalent training required; DOD 8570.01-M certification within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, monitor and maintain Range Operations systems and equipment.
• Perform periodic inspections and maintenance per procedures and OEM guidelines.
• Troubleshoot/repair systems using schematics and test equipment.
• Install, calibrate and test new systems and equipment; conduct acceptance tests.
• Perform COMSEC functions and handle cryptographic materials as required.
• Travel to remote sites and at-sea assignments; occasional extended periods away.

Skills

Telecommunications maintenance

Test equipment operation

Schematic reading

Electronics theory

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or equivalent training

Soldering certificate or equivalent training

DOD 8570.01-M certification within 60 days

Tools

Oscilloscopes

RF power meters

Analyzers

Voltage multimeters

Toners/Tracers

Job description

Bering-Alaka'ina Holdings, LLC is looking for an Electronic Technician C - Range Communications to support our government customer located in Kekaha, Kauai.

Under minimum supervision and assignment from Lead Technician, will provide contracted operational and maintenance support services to the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) customer. Electronics Technician responsibilities encompass, operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, calibrating, modifying, testing and installing telecommunications systems and associated networking components and cabling. Technician should be experienced in telecommunications technologies for voice, video and data systems or their industry equivalents that are assigned to PMRF communications facilities and assets.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Specific assignments and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following areas:
• Sets-up, checks-out, operates, monitors and maintains systems and equipment for Range Operations support. Responds to evolving operational environments requirements when directed.
• Perform periodic inspections and maintenance tasks in accordance with published procedures and/or OEM guidelines. Documents results of all maintenance actions in systems and equipment records.
• Perform troubleshooting and repair of systems/equipment by reading and interpreting electronic/mechanical schematics and using simple and complex tools and test equipment.
• Install, check-out, and or bench test, calibrate and perform acceptance tests on new and relocated systems and equipment, as directed.
• Perform Communications Security (COMSEC) functions including accounting, loading, and destruction and courier services for classified cryptographic materials and items.
• Maintain Telecommunications Inside Cable Plant and Major Battery Back-up Systems.
• Occasional travel for operations and maintenance support at other locations throughout the State of Hawaii to include at sea for extended periods.
• Performs other duties as required.

Environment:

• Electronics Shop and Radio Frequency field environments.
• Operations Command & Control Center.
• Travel to and work at remote site locations to include at sea for extended periods.

Office conditions are varied and includes physical tasks including lifting, pushing or pulling over 50 pounds, with a two man assist. Physical positions will include but not be limited to walking or standing for extended periods of time, crawling, kneeling, stooping or cramped working places and work requiring repeated or frequent stair climbing. Environment will include customer contact, extended workdays, in an office laboratory setting, with field assignments, sometimes in inclement weather.

Physical Activities:

• Must be able to lift, carry, install and remove electronics equipment and peripherals up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb elevated towers and work in sub-floor areas and crawl spaces in performing maintenance inspections and troubleshooting tasks.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• High School diploma or equivalent plus one of the below
• Associates Degree in related field or equivalent training, e.g. 2 Year Technical School or Navy "A" school with either school specializing in Basic Electricity and Electronics Systems.
• Soldering certificate or equivalent training inclusive within curriculum of a technical school such as a Navy A school or from a commercial firm.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain the certification requirements within DOD 8570.01-M and an Operating Environment Certification commensurate with contract requirements. DOD 8570.01-M certification is mandatory within 60 days of employment for continued employment.
• Must have a soldering certificate or equivalent training from a commercial firm, technical school or Navy school.
• Certification within the required Computing Environment must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Four (4) years of progressive experience in a related field with a minimum of two year's experience operating and maintaining telecommunications for voice, video and data along with related networking systems and equipment.
• Must be able to use and interpret the results of test equipment used in telecommunications, video and networking fields such as O-scopes, RF Power meters, Analyzers, Voltage multi-meters, Bit Error Rate Testers (BERT), Time Domain Reflectometers, Toners/Tracers
• Basic Electricity & Electronics theory and applications with emphasis in telecommunications and network troubleshooting and repair.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting schematic diagrams for troubleshooting and repair.