Apprentice Fiber Optics Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

GENERAL SUMMARY: Performs electrical work on U.S. Navy shore facilities, waterborne vessels, surface ships and/or submarines. Tasks will be related to inspections, repairs, modernization and/or alterations.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION LOCATION: Norfolk, VA

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs troubleshooting and/or testing of various electrical, systems, circuits, controls, instruments and equipment, onboard military shore facilities, Navy ships/vessels to include submarines and/or ship’s components and documents test requirements.
• Possesses ability to install and test Analogue to Digital interfaces, Programable Logic Controllers and other electronic devices.
• Qualified as a fiber optics technician with the ability to install, connect and test fiber plant equipment.
• Conducts voltage and other electrical safety checks.
• Repairs electrical equipment such as: motors, switches, radios, appliances, control panels, starters, navigation lights and lighting equipment.
• Performs connections/hook-ups to panels, switches, and boxes.
• Proficient in pulling cables in cableways and bulkhead and deck stuffing tubes.
• Assists Electrical Lead in identifying discrepancies in drawings.
• May supervise small teams of electricians.
• Fill out objective quality evidence (OQE) forms.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Employees may be required to travel to work to other locations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE ABILITY:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Must possess intermediate computer skills to enter data into different data basis.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Must have completed a formal related course of study in trade through either a community college, technical or trade school, military training, formal company training program or an apprentice program and must have 5-10 years of verifiable experience as an electrician in an industrial environment i.e., shipbuilding, ship repair or nuclear power plants.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain a security badge for all military installations and civilian shipyards.

EQUIPMENT:

• Voltmeters
• Amp Meters
• Megaohm Meters
• Power Analyzers
• Fiber light loss meters
• General Hand Tools

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER ABILITIES:

• Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, written technical instructions and manuals, make working diagrams, circuits, electrical systems, circuits, controls, instruments and equipment.
• Must possess working knowledge of shipboard operating requirements.
• Must be able to read and understand material safety data sheets (MDS).
• Must understand Navsea standard items.
• Able to follow safety procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required on a regular basis to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and/or hear. Frequently the employee is required to carry objects that might weigh up to 50 pounds.

The employee must be able to see color and to see objects at a distance of 20 inches or less.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is working on a ship. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts or working in a confined space. The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. On a frequent basis the employee is exposed to the risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Wage Range: $25.00 - $39.91 hourly

In determining compensation, various factors will be considered, including but not limited to, educational background; relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, market factors; and geographic location.