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ID #45934607
State Florida
City Kennedyspacecenter
Job type Permanent
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source ASRC Federal
Showed 2022-09-23
Date 2022-09-22
Deadline 2022-11-20
Category Et cetera
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Cable and Wire Technician (IBEW)

Florida, Kennedyspacecenter, 32899 Kennedyspacecenter USA

Vacancy expired!

ASRC Federal Data Solutions is hiring a

Cable and Wire Technician to support the KIAC Communication Services Team at Kennedy Space Center.

The Cable & Wire technicians install, terminate, test, troubleshoot and maintain copper and fiber optic cables for communications systems. Including the installation of pathways, and fabrication of cable trays and the running of cable through cable trays, racks, manholes, small restricted spaces and underground or through facilities. This position is represented by the IBEW Local 2088.

Duties and Responsbilities:
  • Install, splice, terminate and test vertical backbone and horizontal fiber optic and copper cable systems. Including fusion splicing and pigtail splicing, and installing fiber connectors.
  • Perform underground construction for cable path creation and modification.
  • Install, splice, and terminate inner duct and multi cell inner duct.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of fiber optic and copper cable terms and concepts, installation codes, practices, and procedures.
  • Fabricate, assemble and install cable pathways including cable trays through facilities, trenches and manholes.
  • Setup and operate directional boring and hard surface excavation equipment, trencher/backhoes, line truck skid steer and other equipment listed below.
  • Operate and monitor gas detector when working in manholes, trenches or other confined spaces.
  • Setup and operate water pumps for removing water in manholes, trenches and confined spaces.
  • Route copper and fiber optic cable through pathways while being cognizant of engineering and manufactures' bend radius and tensile strength of cable.
  • Fabricate and install equipment racks, do core bores, bonding/grounding.
  • Install fire stop devices for cable such as but not limited to; plugs, grommets, collars, pathways, cable transit sleeves and wraps.
  • Setup, move, store and operate confined space ventilation equipment, including air bottles and gas/air monitors.
  • Using test equipment, manufacturer manuals, internal documentation, reference and operating procedures and schematics, troubleshoot and isolate problems.
  • Provide, update and maintain all required documentation, reports, and logs etc., manually or in electronic databases.
  • Make recommendations to improve work quality, efficiencies, and productivity.
  • Adhere to OSHA, NASA, Company and customer safety requirements.
  • May assist in training others.
Requires working indoors and outdoors. Outdoor conditions may be in cold and hot temperatures, high humidity and windy conditions. Certain job assignments require special precautions and/or protective gear or clothing due to potential risk for such sources as moving machinery, chemicals, and electrical hazards, working from special rigging, working from heights, climbing ladders and other work platforms and working in confined spaces. Often requires lifting up to 35 - 50 pounds and working on uneven surfaces, and standing for long periods. Requires repetitive movement, bending, stooping, twisting and working in awkward positions. Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. Lighting conditions may be inadequate in some work locations. Ability to recognize or interpret differences in wire and cable colors. Ability to receive and transmit auditory information using telecommunication or electronic devices.

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

Responsibilities

Requirements:
  • Associate of Science or Technical Trade School in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science or related field, plus 4 years related experience or successful completion of a State or Military approved bona fide work related apprenticeship program recognized by the US Department of Labor.
  • Must hold and maintain a valid Florida driver's license. May require up to a Florida Class A Commercial Driver's License.
1.5 years of experience may substitute for education. This position is "journey-level," meaning workers can start and finish a wide range of cable and wire activities independently. Requires a comprehensive knowledge of fiber optic and copper cable terms and concepts, installation codes, practices and procedures. Workers must be able to read and have a comprehensive understanding of electronic wire diagrams. It is not uncommon for workers at this level to make recommendations for reengineering work, including finding and ordering parts. Complete and maintain company and customer certification/training requirements.

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