Fiber Optics Technician

Insight Global; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 72,517,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a Shipboard Fiber Optics Technician to support cable installation and modernization projects aboard Navy and maritime vessels. You 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

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years of shipboard electrical experience.
• Experience pulling, routing, and installing cable aboard ships.
• Able to perform hands-on physical work in industrial/maritime environments.
• Willing to obtain fiber optic certifications and complete technical training.
• Able 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 with experienced technicians to become fully qualified in turnkey fiber optic installations.
• Travel to customer sites nationwide in support of ongoing projects.

Skills

Shipboard electrical experience

Cable pulling/routing

Hands-on industrial work

Fiber optic certifications willingness

Overtime willingness

Fiber optic certification

Fiber optic installation/termination

Multi-pin connector experience

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-$28/hr.