Fiber Optic Electrician Needed

Payrate: $27.31/hr plus. plus $10.00/hr per diem

Schedule: 6:00am - 2:30pm, Monday - Friday

MUST PASS A 90 DAY DRUG TEST AND A 10 YEAR BACKGROUND CHECK.

This position will start, February 17, 2025.

Position Summary:

A Fiber Optic Electrician's responsibilities include installing new fiber optic networks, repairing existing ones, and inspecting, testing, and repairing equipment used in telecommunications networks

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have (25) or more years of experience in the electrical field - Industrial, Marine or Commercial Nuclear applications.
• And be able to work onboard ship doing heavy lifting, climbing, bending.
• Able to work in confined spaces.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Must have extensive knowledge of fiber systems onboard aircraft carriers and submarines
• Experienced in troubleshooting, repair, operation, installation, test, and checkout of Navy Ship or shore fiber optic systems in accordance with NAVSEA specifications.
• Demonstrates proficiency in fiber optic connector building to including STs, SCs, and LCs on conventional and functional blown optical fiber/fusion splicing.
• Has constructed IT Rooms and components including racks, patch panels, and cabinets.
• Experienced with identifying issues with fiber using a laser.
• Proficient in identifying and installation/removal of fiber optic interconnection box (FOICB) equipment or parts requiring simple hand tools.
• Possess extensive technical skills to work independently and to provide guidance to entry level installers/technicians.
• Performed work in nuclear propulsion plants and power generation systems.
• Must be proficient in reading and interpreting shipboard electrical installation drawings, wiring tables, schematics, and work packages.
• Possess extensive knowledge of electrical components and schematic symbols in a system.
• Highly competent in reading and utilizing test procedures and work documents.
• Proficient in the use of basic fiber meters and test instruments (Tempo. OTDR).
• Must be knowledgeable in lockout/tag out and hazardous energy control procedures.
• Proficient in reading schematics and determine the cause of the fault in the system drawings and components.
• Proficient in the use of basic electrician hand tools (i.e. Pliers, wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, connector crimping tools, etc.)
• Physically able to climb vertical and inclined stairs and ladders, crawl, bend, stoop, work at heights, and work in confined spaces. -
• Able to obtain a clearance (Secret/Confidential)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Confined space trained in accordance with OSHA Standards 29 CFR 1915 Subpart B.
• Hazard communication trained in accordance with OSHA Standard 29CFR 1915.1200 (1910.1200) (h) - (1) through (3) (iv).
• Respirator trained and qualified. A Respirator Medical Clearance Examination as required by a Physician. The Respirator Training and Fit Testing will meet the requirements of Standard 29CFR1910.134 and each individual shall be trained in a negative-pressure type respirator, MSA COMFO CLASSIC (with MSA approved vapors and dust filter cartridges to be provided for them respirators by the LLPC). Newport News requires the use of a MSA COMFO CLASSIC Respirator only (approximate weight 12 oz.). Daily use of respirator may occur.
• Fall Protection/4-D Body Harness-Vertical & Horizontal Lifelines-Beam Clamp trained and qualified in accordance with the following OSHA Regulations; 29CFR1915.159, 29CFR1915.71 (j) (3), 29CFR1915.73 (d), and 29CFR1915.77 (c). Newport News highly recommends the vest-donning type of body harness instead of the step-into-type body harness, with D-Ring in the back. Individuals must be trained (which includes having donned the body harness and demonstrated practical use of the vertical & horizontal lifelines and beam clamp) with the same type fall protection equipment that they are expected to wear on Newport News premises or on off-site Newport News work locations. Body Harness and Vertical & Horizontal Lifelines and Beam Clamps Systems shall comply with the requirements of ANSI Z359.1. NNS may require 60' Self Retracting Lifelines that are Leading Edge compliant and a Quick Grab. NNS uses the FallTech DuraTech Edge SRL-LE. NNS uses the Miller Rope Grab. This rope grab must fit 5/16" carbon steel wire rope.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE*) trained in accordance with OSHA Standards 29CFR 1915 Subpart I and Hearing Conversation 29CFR 1910.95 (i) (j) (k) (l).
• Non-prescription and prescription safety glasses must meet the requirements of ANSI Z87, with permanently attached side shields.
• Hard Hats must be WHITE in color with the Leased Labor Provider Company's name and the individual's last name on the front of the hard hat. All Leased Labor personnel engaged in Welding must wear either the Fiber Metal Type 1 Class C or the MSA Skullgard Class A Hard Hat only.
• Hearing protection must be of the muff type (banded or mounted) and must have been trained on their use. Newport News uses the Bilsom Leightning (model L1N) banded muffs.
• Audiometric testing which documents proof of individual worker's hearing function. The Leased Labor Provider Company shall ensure those individuals performing audiometric testing meet requirements listed in OSHA Regulation 29CFR1910.95 (g) (3) and that the audiometric test results are fully explained to each individual by the testing firm. The individual shall sign the test reports as proof of having received verbal communication of the test results.
• The physical work effort expected is demanding. The temperature and humidity extremes that may be encountered are the result of ambient temperature and humidity levels in the work area.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and measure using the metric system

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems that may arise in certain situations

SAFETY:

Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.

Salary : $10 - $27