Ship/Submarine Engineering Technician 2 - Norfolk, VA

Ship/Submarine Engineering Technician 2 - Norfolk, VAID 8893Location Norfolk, VAApply Now ( M.C. Dean, Inc. Maritime Division works at shipyards around the world from our regional offices in Chesapeake, VA, and San Diego, CA. Become a key member of our Alteration Installation Teams, supporting C4ISR system installations on ships and submarines. Join the top team on the waterfront, working for unrivaled compensation and benefits.Minimum Education:High School Diploma or GEDExperience: 3+ YearsThe Engineering Technician 2 has a thorough knowledge of shipboard C5ISR installation practices and procedures, as demonstrated by successful accomplishment of installation tasks. Build infrastructure (cabling, connections, racks) and install and test equipment and devices on ships and submarines. A minimum of three (3) years of applicable experience performing alteration installation tasks to include fabrication and assembly or repairs of electromechanical and electronic assemblies per fabrication/assembly drawings. Experience shall include soldering with low wattage (under 30 watts) soldering devices, assembling cable harnesses, and making high-density electrical cable connectors, coaxial connectors, and waveguide connectors.Skills and Proficiency:Works with a team supporting cabling, equipment, and C5ISR system installationsRead and understand shipboard installation drawings, diagrams, blueprints, and cable running sheets.Demonstrate skill in the operation of all commonly used installation test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, voltmeters, VSWR meters, Bit-Error Rate Test Sets, and Category 5e/6 cable testers.Demonstrate advanced speed and accuracy when performing tasks such as attaching fiber optic connectors, RJ-45 connectors, and DB type connectors, and when dressing cable installations so that the finished product presents a well-organized and professional appearance.Demonstrate superior skills in complex mechanical, sub-assembly, rack and chassis assemblyDemonstrate your leadership abilitiesProvide superior workmanship in a mission-critical environmentSafety and Physical Requirements:(have or obtain the following certifications)Occupation Safety Haz-Mat CertificationShipyard Competent Person CertificationAloft/Climbing / Climbing Shipyard Stairs and Ladders CertificationWorking in Confined Spaces CertificationTraining and the Ability to Safely Lift and Move Objects of 50 LBSSecurity and Work Locations:Work is primarily in San Diego, CA and Norfolk, VA but you may travel for extended periods to other shipyards in the USA and to other Navy ports outside the USAYou will work at government facilities. You must be a US Citizenship eligible for clearance.You must pass a background investigationYou must have a valid driver's licenseOther Responsibilities:Work overtime upon management requestMaintain and safeguard company equipment and toolsMaintain and safeguard welding inventoryOrganize and schedule welding jobs to an on-time completionPhysical Requirements:Lifts at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period of time.Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying toolsApplicants for this position may be required to obtain or provide proof of flu shots or of other vaccinations depending on customer requirements and nature of the position or demonstrate a valid basis for exception.EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/DisabledVEVRAA Contractor