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Job Description - Field Services Technician

KITCO Fiber Optics, Inc.

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

KITCO Fiber Optics is seeking skilled and motivated Field Services Technicians to join our Technical Services team in Norfolk, VA. In this role, you will perform fiber optic termination, testing, troubleshooting, blown fiber installation/removal, and splicing support across a variety of shipboard systems and vessel classes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Terminate, test, and troubleshoot fiber optic cable assemblies
  • Install and remove blown optical fiber systems
  • Perform splicing and support tasks on shipboard fiber optic networks
  • Read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and work item instructions
  • Operate optical test equipment to verify cable performance
  • Document test and inspection results in accordance with customer requirements
  • Maintain and calibrate termination and test equipment
  • Work in shipboard environments including confined spaces, heights, and varying temperatures
  • Travel domestically and internationally as needed
  • Perform other duties and tasks as assigned to support business

Basic Qualifications

  • High school diploma, GED, or industrial school certificate preferred
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense SECRET clearance
  • Must pass drug screening, physical exam, and background check for access to Navy installations
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport.
  • Willingness to travel, including overseas assignments
  • Must be available to work overtime as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business demands.
  • Must be available for on-call emergency tasks

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of practical shipboard experience
  • Background in electronics or fiber optics (Navy IC/ET/AT/EM rates or trade school graduate)
  • NAVSEA fiber optic certification or ability to quickly certify per Navy Standard Item 009-73 and MIL-STD-2042
  • Experience installing, terminating, and inspecting fiber optic cable assemblies onboard U.S. Navy ships
  • Proficiency with optical test equipment and interpreting customer wiring lists
  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair cable assemblies to meet military standards
  • Strong documentation skills for maintaining inspection and test records

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, stretch, reach, squat, and twist for extended periods
  • Capable of lifting, carrying, and transporting equipment and boxes weighing 30 lbs or more
  • Comfortable working on ladders, in confined spaces, and aboard ships in industrial environments
  • Must be able to work in conditions involving heat, humidity, noise, and exposure to dust or dirt
  • Able to work aloft or over the sides of vessels when required

Benefits
We are committed to supporting our employees with a competitive and well-rounded benefits package our offerings include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD) coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee discounts
  • and more!

Employment is at will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice.

KITCO Fiber Optics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and federal contractor committed to affirmative action and nondiscrimination in employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Pay Range:

18.90 - 23.10

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes 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.

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