Senior Navy Communications Technician

Life Cycle Engineering; San Diego (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Navy Communications Technician in San Diego, CA. The role involves providing critical support for naval inspections and ensuring material readiness. Candidates should have extensive Navy communications experience and a valid security clearance. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

Free Employee Life and Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account options

Company matched 401(k)

Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave

Flexible Schedules

Free access to online training library

Bonus Program for outstanding contributions

Qualifications

• 20 years of documented hands-on Navy shipboard Communications experience.
• Three at-sea tours working in a Communications capacity.

Responsibilities

• Execute and support all Material Inspections for COMNAVSURFPAC ships.
• Provide analysis to determine the ship's material condition.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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$45.00/hr - $47.00/hr

Position Summary

We are looking for driven senior technicians to join our San Diego, CA team. As a Senior Navy Communications Technician, you will be responsible for providing TYCOM Material Inspection and Training (TMIT) Support Services for Commander Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific (COMNAVSURFPAC) at Naval Base San Diego, California. You must have a working knowledge of your respective functional area of INSURV Material Inspections; understand the variations of established Schedule of Events, INSURV Inspection Guides (IIG), and their associated references; and be familiar with all INSURV instructions and publications governing the conduct of the inspections and underway demonstrations. You must have a working level of knowledge in Material Maintenance Management (3M) and the Planned Maintenance System (PMS).

Clearance Requirement

• Must be a US citizen with an active “Secret” DoD security clearance.
  
  

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Execute and support all READ-E 2, 5, 6, and 7 Material Inspections and assessment events for COMNAVSURFPAC ships.
• Assist the Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) during their Material Inspections (MIs) using the SFTRM and INSURV procedures, standards, and guidance.
• Support TYCOM Sea Trials during READ-E 5 using SFTRM, Navy Department Organization and Regulations Manual, International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72COLREGS), and U.S. Inland Navigation Rules' procedures, standards, and guidance.
• When requested, conduct TYCOM Assist Visits (TAV) on Pacific Fleet ships.
• Provide analysis to determine the ship's material condition, adherence to ship programs that directly support material readiness, and the ship's readiness to execute MI.
• Analyze surface combatant material trends and assess ship class material issues to support attaining the expected service life.
• Support efforts to address material shortcomings identified in MI Annual Reports. Report results.
  
  

Required Education, Skills, and Experience:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• 20 years of documented hands-on Navy shipboard Communications experience.
• Three (3) at sea tours working in a Communications capacity.
• Experience operating and maintaining communications-related equipment and support systems.
• Recent experience (within the last 5 years) in your specialty.
  
  

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Retired Chief or Senior Chief Petty Officer (E7/E8) US Navy Information Technician (IT) or Electronics Technician (ET)..
• Experience as an Inspector for the U.S. Navy Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV), specifically as a Senior Inspector.
• Experience as an inspector at the Afloat Training Group or TYCOM staff focusing on Pre-INSURV preparations.
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to work as a team player and demonstrate personal initiative to complete the team's work.
• Must be highly reliable and capable of meeting work schedule consistently.
  
  

Physical Demands and Expectations:

• Must be willing and able to travel up to 50 percent of the time.
• Able to meet U.S. Navy ship-rider requirements.
• Must be physically able to climb up and down a pilot’s ladder and stay onboard a U.S. Naval Vessel for several consecutive days underway.
• Ability to work in an industrial shipboard/shipyard environment, climb shipboard ladders, and wear all required safety equipment.
• Ability to speak, read, hear, and write, with or without assistance.
• Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax, and other office equipment.
  
  

This position description re present s a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should immediately be addressed to the department manager or to Human Resources.

L IFE C YCLE E NGINEERING

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is a privately held, employee-owned company with an emphasis on "doing the right thing the right way”, which applies to the way we treat our customers and employees. We are proud to have been recognized as a "Best Place to Work” in Engineering and in many states and local communities in which we work! Learn more below and at www.lce.com .

Mission

Our mission is to enable people and organizations to achieve their full potential.

As a professional services organization, our mission is focused on our clients' people and organizations. It is our company's cornerstone belief that we will not lead the industry in assisting our clients unless we excel at helping our own people and teams reach their full potential.

Culture

Our corporate culture encourages personal and professional growth because LCE's success depends on the talent, innovation, professionalism, and commitment of its employees. LCE is a strengths-based organization focused on turning individual talents into strengths and then turning individual strengths into organizational performance that supports our clients' success.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Plans for employees and their families
• Free Employee Life and Disability Insurance, with supplemental coverage options available
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options
• Company matched 401(k) & company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave
• Continuing Education and Professional Development programs at all levels
• Flexible Schedules and Relaxed Dress Code
• Employer-sponsored events, social collaboration, and open communication
• Free access to an extensive online training library, including certification prep
• Bonus Program for outstanding contributions, Employee Referral Program, numerous Recognition Opportunities, and more...
  
  

*Benefits may vary by business unit and location. https://www.lce.com/why-work-at-lce/#benefits

Life Cycle Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.

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