Fiber Optic Technician

Insight Global; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Shipboard Fiber Optics Technician to support cable installation and modernization projects aboard Navy and maritime vessels. This role involves hands-on shipboard work, including pulling, routing, terminating, and securing fiber optic and copper cabling, building connectors, and supporting electrical and communications system upgrades.

Candidates will receive specialized fiber optic training and work alongside experienced technicians to become fully qualified in

Qualifications

• 3+ years of shipboard electrical experience.
• Experience pulling, routing, and installing cable aboard ships.
• Ability to perform hands-on physical work in industrial/maritime environments.
• Willingness to obtain fiber optic certifications and complete technical training.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on shipboard work including pulling, routing, terminating, and securing fiber optic and copper cabling.
• Build connectors and support electrical and communications system upgrades.
• Receive specialized fiber optic training and work alongside experienced technicians to become fully qualified.
• Travel to customer sites nationwide in support of ongoing projects.

Skills

Shipboard experience

Cable routing

Field installation

Overtime readiness

Job description

• 3+ years of shipboard electrical experience
• Experience pulling, routing, and installing cable aboard ships
• Ability to perform hands-on physical work in industrial/maritime environments
• Willingness to obtain fiber optic certifications and complete technical training
• Ability to work overtime as needed

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Fiber optic certification
• Fiber optic installation or termination experience
• Multi-pin connector experience

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Shipboard Fiber Optics Technician to support cable installation and modernization projects aboard Navy and maritime vessels. This individual will perform hands-on shipboard work including pulling, routing, terminating, and securing fiber optic and copper cabling, building connectors, and supporting electrical and communications system upgrades. Candidates will receive specialized fiber optic training and work alongside experienced technicians to become fully qualified in turnkey fiber optic installations. Once productive, there will be opportunities to travel to customer sites nationwide in support of ongoing projects. The pay rate for this role is dependent on experience and is $26-$30/hr.