Fiber Optic Technician - San Diego

kSARIA Corporation; National City (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

kSARIA is seeking Fiber Optic Technicians to install, maintenance and troubleshoot voice, video and data networks aboard US Navy ships. Experience with single/multi-mode fiber and Navy standards is preferred, including testing, labeling, and certification of cabling components.

Candidates should have 3–5 years shipboard experience, ability to obtain SECRET clearance, and be willing to travel. This position is Virginia-based with travel as required.

Qualifications

• Requires 3–5 years of shipboard experience.
• Must have or be able to obtain SECRET clearance.
• Able to pass drug test and background checks for Navy access.
• Able to read drawings, wiring diagrams and customer work item requirements.
• Physically able to climb ladders, lift at least 30 lbs and work in harsh environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, tag and band fiber optic cable assemblies on Navy ships.
• Terminate fiber optic connectors per Navy standards and item 009-73.
• Use test equipment to test installed cable assemblies.
• Document test and inspection records for cable assemblies.
• Troubleshoot and repair damaged or non-conforming cable assemblies.

Skills

Fiber install

Fiber termination

Fiber inspection

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Navy standards

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Job description

Description

kSARIA is looking for Fiber Optic Technicians who are experienced in installation, maintenance and troubleshooting support of voice, video, and/or data communications networks. Preferred experience in single or multi-strand multi-mode or single-mode fiber optic cable primarily within government facilities as well as the installation, termination, labeling, testing, troubleshooting and certification of cabling components. Other requirements are as follows: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 shipboard 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.
• This position is stationed out of Virginia but you must be willing to travel within and outside of the continental United States
• Ideal opportunity for Navy IC/ET/AT/EM or similar rated technician.

Desired requirement:

• Ex-Navy Electronics field related
• Trade school grad
• DOD Secret Clearance

kSARIA has great benefits including med/dent/visGTL Life, PTO, 401(k) and more!

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kSARIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabilities/Veterans