Fiber Optics Technician I: Shipboard Installations

Prism Maritime, LLC; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Prism Maritime, LLC in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Fiber Optics Technician I to support shipboard and shore installations. The job requires basic photonics knowledge and hands-on use of fiber-optic tools and connectors.

Duties include installing and testing fiber links, building ST/SC/LC connectors, and assisting with blown fiber installs, with travel and overtime as needed. Applicants should have NAVSEA training modules, OSHA 10 Maritime, and a HS diploma or GED plus two years’ relevant

Qualifications

• Must have NAVSEA training modules completed.
• OSHA 10 Maritime Card required.
• HS diploma or GED and 2 years of related shipboard installation experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine fiberoptic tasks under supervision or from procedures.
• Identify and install/remove FOICB equipment with hand tools.
• Build fiber optic connectors (ST/SC/LC).
• Prepare for blown optical fiber installations.
• Assist in FO testing with VFLs, loss meters and OTDRs.
• Work with crew and follow installation routing criteria.
• Travel outside local area may be required.
• Overtime, including weekends, may be required.

Skills

Basic photonics knowledge

Fiber optic installation

Connectorization and tooling

Safety awareness

Education

NAVSEA Fiberoptic Core Module

NAVSEA BOF Methods and Components Module

NAVSEA Cable Handling, Penetration and Repair/Modification Module

NAVSEA FOICB/TRB Forming, Routing and Shaping Module

NAVSEA Single Ferrule Module

NAVSEA Cable Puller Module

OSHA 10 Maritime Card

High School Diploma or GED

2 years shipboard installation experience

Tools

VFLs

DB loss meters

OTDRs

FOICB equipment

Job description

Prism Maritime, LLC in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Fiber Optics Technician I to support shipboard and shore installations. The job requires basic photonics knowledge and hands-on use of fiber-optic tools and connectors.

Duties include installing and testing fiber links, building ST/SC/LC connectors, and assisting with blown fiber installs, with travel and overtime as needed. Applicants should have NAVSEA training modules, OSHA 10 Maritime, and a HS diploma or GED plus two years’ relevant