Who we are:
MI Technical Solutions is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) comprised of a broad range of talented employees that provide diversified engineering and technical support services since 2004! Our team works tirelessly to build a respected, results-oriented brand. We are headquartered in Chesapeake, VA with employees located near each of the Navy Fleet Centers within the continental United States (San Diego, Jacksonville, Seattle, New England, Norfolk) as well as Hawaii and Japan.
Job Summary:
The Installation Technician is responsible in all phases of Network system installations. Routing, testing, troubleshooting, and terminating copper and fiber network. The Installation Technician interacts directly with other teams and personnel to ensure a successful installation. The Installation Technician assists the Project Manager in planning, scheduling, and coordinating activities within installation to ensure the install is accurate and on time based on each project scope.
Responsibilities:
Reviews project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem, and possible solution
Drafts detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion
Devises, fabricates, and assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies for products sets up and conducts tests of complete units and components under operational conditions
Install copper or Fiber network cables including terminations in building and on Naval Ships and barges.
Records test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data and recommendations for changes in product or test method.
Performs duties with a high degree of independence
Traveling to various work locations, both local and long-distance travel.
Installing electrical or computer equipment such as routers, switched, patch panels, and Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS).
Troubleshooting problems with existing equipment.
Testing old and new installation connections.
Maintaining equipment.
Suggest locations where equipment should be set up and where cables should be routed.
Requirements:
Must have Active Secret Clearance
Bachelor's degree in electronics, information technology or similar is preferred.
Proven work experience as an installation technician.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to climb ladders.
Ability to crouch, kneel and work in confined areas for extended periods.
Must be able to lift heavy objects up to 40 pounds.
Advanced knowledge of modern electrical equipment.
Ability to solve problems and repair equipment on site.
Must be able to accurately identify color-coded cables and wires, in variable lighting conditions.
Must be able to work in loud spaces.
Must be able to work in heights and confined spaces.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.