Fiber Optics Technician II

Prism Maritime•Chesapeake, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Position requires a demonstrated knowledge of the principles of photonics, fiber optics for shipboard and / or shore installations. Also must possess a working knowledge of all tooling associated with fiber optic installation as well as connectorization. Possess the ability to work from blueprints, drawings, technical manuals, handbooks, and other technical documentation. Be able to identify and install/remove fiber optic interconnection box (FOICB) equipment or parts requiring simple hand tools, Lay out and drill/punch entry points to tube routing boxes (TRBs) for BOF trunks. Possess hands on experience in the troubleshooting, repair, operation, installation, test and checkout of Navy ship or shore fiber optic systems in accordance with NAVSEA specifications. Possess a demonstrated proficiency in fiber optic connector building to include STs, SCs and LCs on conventional and furcated blown optical fiber. Demonstrate the basic skills required for shipboard fiber optic fusion splicing. Demonstrate the basic skills required to support M28876 four and eight channel connector building. Be able to perform all prep work for the installation of blown optical fiber (BOF) and assist with blown optical fiber installation. Be able to perform fiberoptic cable/connector testing using common instruments such as VFLs, DB loss, return loss (back reflection) meters and OTDRs. Receives technical guidance, as required from supervisor or a more senior Technicians, and work is reviewed for compliance with accepted practices. Possess sufficient technical skills to work independently and to provide guidance to entry level installers/technicians. Be able to work with a cable crew and perform IAW standard cable installation and routing criteria. Perform any other assignments or tasks as needed or requested by management to assist in accomplishing the organization’s mission, objectives, and goals. Travel outside the local area may be required. Overtime, including weekends is routinely required but not guaranteed.

Requirements

Must have successfully completed the NAVSEA Fiberoptic Core Module.
Must have successfully completed the NAVSEA BOF Methods and Components Module.
Must have successfully completed the NAVSEA Cable Handling, Penetration and Repair/Modification Module.
Must have successfully completed the NAVSEA FOICB/TRB Forming, Routing and Shaping Module
Must have successfully completed the NAVSEA Single Ferrule Module.
Must have successfully completed the NAVSEA Cable Puller Module.
Must have successfully completed the NAVSEA Multi-Terminus Module
Must have successfully completed the NAVSEA Fusion Splicing Module
Must have successfully completed the NAVSEA Optical Testing Module
Must have successfully completed the NAVSEA Supervisor Q.A. Inspector
Must possess a valid OSHA 10 Maritime Card.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent may be required depending on varying contract stipulations.
A minimum of two (2) years’ participation in an approved electronic/electrical apprenticeship program, graduate of a Class A, B or C Military Technical School or civilian trade School or a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in shipboard installation work as an installation technician or similar job description.
Familiarity with NAVSEA drawings
Ability to navigate shipboard spaces
Familiarity with company safety, quality assurance practices
Ability to fill out connector assembly tracking records
Ability to visit any shipboard location where Prism work-scope is performed, including 010-level compartments, masts platforms, and controlled access areas.
Periodically required to lift/move equipment or materials up to and including 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Identify and install/remove fiber optic interconnection box (FOICB) equipment or parts requiring simple hand tools
Lay out and drill/punch entry points to tube routing boxes (TRBs) for BOF trunks
Troubleshoot, repair, operate, install, test and checkout of Navy ship or shore fiber optic systems in accordance with NAVSEA specifications
Perform fiber optic connector building to include STs, SCs and LCs on conventional and furcated blown optical fiber
Perform shipboard fiber optic fusion splicing
Support M28876 four and eight channel connector building
Perform all prep work for the installation of blown optical fiber (BOF) and assist with blown optical fiber installation
Perform fiberoptic cable/connector testing using common instruments such as VFLs, DB loss, return loss (back reflection) meters and OTDRs
Provide guidance to entry level installers/technicians
Work with a cable crew and perform IAW standard cable installation and routing criteria
Perform any other assignments or tasks as needed or requested by management