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HII · 17 hours ago

TELECOMMUNICATION TECH 2

Newport News, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding is the largest industrial employer in Virginia, focusing on the design and construction of U.S. Navy nuclear vessels. The Telecommunication Tech 2 role involves the installation, repair, and maintenance of voice and data systems, with responsibilities including network installations and troubleshooting.

Health CarePublic Safety

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Plans network installations by studying customer orders and technical specifications; ordering and gathering equipment, supplies, materials, and tools, assessing installation site; preparing design recommendations

Setup pre-configured network equipment; establishes voice and data networks by running, pulling, terminating, and splicing cables; installing telecommunications equipment, routers, switches, multiplexors, cable trays, and alarm and fire-suppression systems following industry standards; activating remote access tools; coordinating with contractors

Perform installation coordination activities with vendors

Visit trouble sites and take necessary corrective action to maintain the network by troubleshooting and repairing outages; testing network back-up procedures; updating documentation

Conducts liaison efforts with outside vendors to order circuits and/or equipment as required

Maintains customer rapport by listening to and resolving concerns; answering questions

Qualification

Network installationTroubleshootingData communicationsNetwork cablingTelecommunications equipmentMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelTraining Certifications

Required

Associate's Degree and 1 years of relevant experience

One of the following may be used as equivalent to Associate's Degree to meet minimum qualifications: NNS Apprentice School graduate, Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate, High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience, High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience