Shipboard Fiber Optic Technician: Install, Test, Repair

Genesis Industrial Ventures LLC; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis Industrial Ventures is seeking an experienced Fiber Optic Technician to install, route, terminate, label, and test fiber optic cable assemblies aboard ships. You will inspect and test cables per customer drawings and routing diagrams.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and 3–5 years of shipboard experience, plus the ability to obtain fiber optic certification and DoD SECRET clearance. Drug tests and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 3–5 years of shipboard experience.
• Certification or ability to obtain certification in fiber optic connectorization and inspection of shipboard cable assemblies.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET Security Clearance (not mandatory but a plus).
• Must pass a drug test and background check.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Install, route, tag, band, terminate, label, inspect, and test single-mode and multi-mode fiber optic cable assemblies.
• Perform work per customer specs (drawings, wiring lists, and cable routing diagrams).
• Perform fiber optic connector termination.
• Use optical test equipment to conduct in-process and final testing of installed cable assemblies.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and correct damaged or non-conforming cable assemblies.
• Maintain accurate test, inspection, and certification records.
• Ensure proper setup and calibration of termination and test equipment.
• Work in accordance with customer specifications.

Skills

Fiber optic installation

Cable routing

Connector termination

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fiber optic test equipment

Job description

Genesis Industrial Ventures is seeking an experienced Fiber Optic Technician to install, route, terminate, label, and test fiber optic cable assemblies aboard ships. You will inspect and test cables per customer drawings and routing diagrams.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and 3–5 years of shipboard experience, plus the ability to obtain fiber optic certification and DoD SECRET clearance. Drug tests and background checks are required.