JOB DESCRIPTION:

An engineering services company is looking for skilled Fiber Optic Technicians to support ongoing contract work in the Florida panhandle. The Fiber Optic Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of fiber optic systems aboard ships and vessels. This role ensures that all fiber optic networks are functioning optimally to support communication and data transmission needs.

Duties will include:

Installing fiber optic cables, connectors, and related equipment

Manually building and polishing connectors

Conducting regular inspections, maintenance, and troubleshooting of systems

Reading and interpreting shipboard installation drawings

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Proven commercial experience with fiber optic installations

Preferably with ships or vessels

Skillful at hand-built copper and fiber terminations

Rack to rack electric/fiber optic cabling experience