Fiber Optic Technician - San Diego

Fiber Optic Technician

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:

• 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 requirements:

• 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!

kSARIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabilities/Veterans