Fiber Optic Technician - San Diego

NCSL International; National City (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

kSARIA is seeking Fiber Optic Technicians experienced in installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of voice, video, and data networks on Navy ships. Requires shipboard experience and certifications per Navy standards; willingness to travel; and ability to obtain SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities include installation, testing, documentation, and strict adherence to military specifications, with work spanning shipyards, vessels, and field sites. Competitive benefits and career growth await.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or industrial certificate.
• 3–5 years of shipboard experience.
• Ability to obtain SECRET clearance.
• Certification in fiber optic connectorization and inspection per Navy standards.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally.
• Pass drug test and background check for Navy access.
• Ability to read and follow drawings and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, label, test, and certify fiber optic cable assemblies on board Navy ships.
• Use NAVY standards and items for termination of connectors.
• Perform in-process and final testing with optical test equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair damaged cable assemblies to ensure conformance to specs.
• Document and maintain detailed test and inspection records.
• Ensure proper setup and calibration of termination and test equipment.

Skills

Shipboard experience

Fiber optic certification

Secret clearance

Drawings reading

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Optical test equipment

Job description

National City, CA

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

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