Cable Installation Lead

Job Description

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, Guam, and Japan.

Job Summary

The Cable Installation Lead will oversee the progression of multiple projects and the organization of assisting personnel throughout each project’s lifecycle. You will work under the supervision of the Program Manager and will be overseeing up to 3 or more projects simultaneously. The Cable Installation Lead will be expected to visit sites in person to review project status (including ships, shipyards, and Naval bases).

Responsibilities

• Review project instructions and drawings to ascertain material requirements, cable paths, equipment locations, test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, determine nature of technical problems, and devise possible solutions.
• Suggest locations where equipment and cables should be set up and routed.
• Compose detailed drawings and/or sketches for drafting room completion.
• Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components or assemblies for product set up and conduct tests of complete units and components under operational conditions.
• Record test procedures, results, numerical, and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test methods.
• Travel to various work locations (both local and long-distance)
• Install electrical or networking equipment such as, routers, switches, patch panels, and Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS), as well as copper/fiber network cables (terminations in buildings, Naval ships, and barges).
• Troubleshoot problems with existing equipment and maintain proper working condition.
• Test old and new installation connections.
• Assist the Program Manager with work and travel schedules as needed.
• Supervise assigned subcontractors on day-to-day work assignments and assist with tracking hours.
• Ensure team members are following instructions and following “Good Engineering Practices”. Be Safety Observer on all job sites to include the wearing of any required safety gear/PPI.
• Submit Daily Status Reports (DSR) as required.
• Directly interface with on-site customers to ensure they receive a professional, high-quality experience.
• Ensure all team members consistently conduct themselves in a professional manner including wearing appropriate attire while on Company property, customer property, work site, and all times when representing MI Technical Solutions.
  
  

Requirements

• Hold or be able to obtain a government clearance (DoD Secret)
• Hold or be able to obtain a US passport
• 2 years’ experience in network infrastructure installation
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure technologies (servers, networks, storage)
• Deep analytical skills and superior communication and listening skills
• Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced and independent environment
  
  

PREFERENCES

• Experience in infrastructure project management
• Experience in both leading/supervising multiple teams
• Military experience
  
  

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.