Electronic Technician

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world’s most innovative companies to create a more connected world? 

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities. 

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns. 

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career. 

Position Overview 

The Electronic Technician (Navaids) applies a working knowledge of computer and navigation skills to maintain and operate shipboard systems. The Electronic Technician (Navaids) will also be required to interact with shipyard personnel, port engineering staff, and equipment vendors.  

Responsibilities

• Maintain ship navigation, assist with shipboard communication, automation control, CCTV and shipboard safety systems
• Must be available for worldwide travel. Sea going experience is beneficial.
• A degree in Electronics Technology/Computer Science, equivalent military training, or 4 years of experience with shipboard electronics is preferred.
• Solid understanding of the technical principles of electronic equipment functional operation and maintenance. - Maintain ship networks and computer systems following established Cyber Security guidelines and perform ISSO duties. - Supervising shipyard work during maintenance periods.
• Able to function in a team setting.
• Able to communicate with team and supervisor effectively.
• Deployment at sea for extended periods up to 2 months at any one time.
• Inventory control of all equipment
• Assist shipboard ET in maintenance of radars, Dynamic Positioning System, and GPS systems.
• Maintain and upgrade all computer and electronic systems under the direction of ET Supervisor
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Reporting Relationships: -Reports to Electronic Technician Supervisor

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 Years of relevant experience preferred
• Experience Administering computers in network environment
• Security+ Certification is preferred and will be required after being hired
• GROL certification is preferred and will be required after being hired
• Two year Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent military training
• Five or more years’ experience troubleshooting and maintaining electronic equipment
• Experience operating and maintaining shipboard navigation systems is preferred
• Experience operating and maintaining undersea bathymetry systems is preferred
• Experience processing bathymetry data using CARIS software tools is preferred
• Must be able to pass physical exam and lift 50 lbs required for at sea deployment
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance from the US Department of Defense.
• Must be able to read and understand electronic schematics
• Must work well in a team environment as well as independent.
• Understanding of RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 communication protocols is preferred.
• Working Conditions: This position is considered OFFSHORE which is characterized as follows.
  • Outdoors and indoors, day and night, as well as over/near water
  • Frequently working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment
  • Humidity is frequently above 90%
  • Noise is over 85 decibels
  • Light is intense/glare
  • Potential exposure to open fire/flames/sparks
  • Constant exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases
  • Work surface is stable
  • Height is elevated
  • Requires working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions
  • Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable
  • Includes exposure to contaminants
  • Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures
  • Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions
  • Requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions
  • SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual
•  Physical Activity/Requirements: 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position is considered HEAVY work.
• OCCASIONAL - Lift 50-100 pounds
• Work in confined spaces, kneel, jump, run, work while lying on stomach/back, crawl, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands.
• Identify color differences
• Wear PPE, eye protection, and steel/safety toed shoes/boots
• FREQUENT Lift 25-50 pounds
• Wear PPE for head, hands - Climb stairs/ladders, stand, balance, stoop, squat, reach, and lift/carry objects.
• Twist, sit with back supported, head forward/flexed, head tilted/rotated
• Work with arms extended below the waist, unsupported, elbows flexed, wrist supported and unsupported.
• Operate a motor vehicle
• CONSTANT - Lift 10-20 pounds
• Standing and walking

Wear PPE for body, vision, and hearing protection  

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Our selection procedure is based on local, state, and federal law.

Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications without a resume. 

BENEFITS 

SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift differential. 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY 

SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation. 

SubCom engineers, manufactures, and installs subsea fiber optic data cables - the unsung heroes of global communication. With an unrelenting focus on quality, reliability, and value, SubCom offers flexible end-to-end building blocks for the high-tech networks that are the backbone of the world's digital infrastructure. Since 1955, SubCom has deployed enough cables to circle the equator more than 21 times.

SUBCOM’S CORE VALUES 

Quality   -   Accountability   -   Teamwork   -   Innovation