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Engineering Technician ll
Purpose:
- Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for an Engineering Technician ll who will be a key support to assembling, installing equipment or parts requiring basic mechanical, electrical, wiring, soldering, or connecting skills or performing computer maintenance and operations.
- This position is located in Norfolk, VA, and on shipyards throughout the Hampton Roads area.
Job Description:
- Perform installation/removal/upgrades for electrical/electronic/IC/C4I tasks such as: wiring of terminal boxes, testing, and verifying connections, performing continuity and resistance checks on cables, testing and troubleshooting.
- Perform system testing to evaluate performance and functionality.
- Use drawings, technical manuals, instructions, standards, and specifications to perform system installation, removal, and upgrade activities.
- Understand cableway improvement and inspections.
- May perform fire watch and confined space duties.
- Perform and can demonstrate specific trade skills gained through school or proven experience.
- Eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable labor laws and company policy, with prior supervisor approval.
Qualifications:
- Must have High school or equivalent and at least 3 years of experience as a Trades and/or Engineering Technician I.
- Must have Cableway Improvement Certification, Multi-Pin Connector Certification, and working towards Fiber Handler, Fiber Termination (if needed).
- Must have a thorough knowledge of power tools, shipboard operations, and NAVSEA standards.
- Must be able to complete work duties with minimal supervision.
Desired Qualifications:
- Prefer at least 7 years of experience as a Trades and/or an Engineering Technician I.
- Prefer the ability to obtain a passport.
- Prefer the ability to communicate effectively.
- Prefer specialized qualifications such as: Fiber Fabrication, Shipyard Competent Person, Permit Authorization Individual.
Security Requirements:
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance to access public and private shipyards and Naval installations.
- Must meet REAL ID requirements for base and travel access.
Travel Requirements:
- Moderate Travel Required; 50% or less.
- If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id).
Physical Requirements:
- Repetitive motion, Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Picking, Grasping, Talking, Hearing, and Visual Acuity (depth perception).
- Subject to outside environmental conditions (extreme cold/heat), subject to noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions (affect the respiratory system), frequently work in close quarters and/or function in narrow aisles or passageways (areas that could cause claustrophobia).
- Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding, cutting, or working with molten metal.
- Position requires wearing closed-toe footwear during working hours in accordance with workplace safety requirements.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.
Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401(k) with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).