Shipboard Electricians @ KITCO Fiber Optics

KITCO Fiber Optics, Inc.

Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we’re committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

At KITCO Fiber Optics, a Marmon Holdings company, we are a leading provider of fiber optic termination products, electrical termination products, and consulting services to the military and commercial communications industry. We specialize in the design and fabrication of fiber optic tools, tool kits, and custom cable assemblies. We also produce private label kits for a number of major connector manufacturers and sell our own broad line of products. Our field services division also performs on-site termination, splicing, troubleshooting and testing support, and our training division provides hands-on training and certification programs. We are recognized within the defense industry as fiber optic connectivity experts and, for over 20 years, have customized our products and services to meet strict military standards. We are a proud part of Marmon Aerospace and Defense Group, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.

Would people describe you as serious and highly reliable?

Do you prefer an environment where quality is essential?

Are you careful, meticulous, and organized?

ble to multitask with a strong ability to problem solve in your area of knowledge?

If this sounds like you, consider growing your career with KITCO Fiber Optics. KITCO has led the business of Fiber Optics for the past 20 years and

We are looking for a: Shipboard Electrician based in Virginia Beach, VA

Shipboard Electricians perform termination, testing, troubleshooting, electrical cable installation/removal, and splicing support on a variety of systems and a variety of ship classes. All candidates must possess or have the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Must possess a demonstrated knowledge of the principles of electricity, electronics, shipboard and/or shore installation procedures and shop practices.

Hands on experience in the troubleshooting, repair, operation, installation, test and checkout of Navy ship or shore electronics and electrical systems, antennas and supporting structures, Data systems and LAN and equipment in accordance with Military Standards.

Ability to work from blueprints, drawings, technical manuals, handbooks, and other technical documentation.

Possess sufficient technical skills to work independently and to provide guidance to lower-level installers.

Must be able to mentor junior technicians in the proper techniques for fiber and copper cable installation and terminations.

Conducts various tests or experiments that may require minor modification in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement; selects, sets up, and operates standard test equipment and records test data of the overall task as well as coordination.

Provides daily status report detailing Project status and scheduling updates to Program Manager.

Responsible for Task management including implementation, execution, team leadership and personal management, and final testing and QA acceptance.

Evaluates and corrects technical problems, isolating system malfunctions, and implementing correction actions.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Minimum of four (4) years and a demonstrated ability and knowledge of the principles of electricity, electronics, shipboard and/or shore installations and shop supervision.

Must be certified in Cableway and Connector Building techniques.

Education – High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Graduate of an Apprentice Program in Electronics/Electrical or Communications or possess an Associate degree or Technical School Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Program plus 4 years of Electronic installation experience; or be a High School Graduate and have a minimum of 8 years in the Electronic Installation Industry.

KITCO Fiber Optics is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.