Engineering Technician II

Overview

Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY:

The Engineering Technician II reports to the Program Manager and will perform assignments that directly and indirectly support system installation and integration on board US Coast Guard Boats and Cutters. Receives initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed; performs recurring work independently;
Performs at this level or a combination of such typical duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs installation/removal/upgrades for electrical/electronic/C4I tasks (i.e. wiring of terminal boxes, testing and verifying connections, meggering cables, testing and troubleshooting, etc.).
• Performs system testing to evaluate performance and functionality with supervision.
• Operates tools to aid in fabricating, installing, removing, and upgrading tasks.
• Uses drawings, technical manuals, instructions, standards, and specifications to perform system installation/removal/upgrade activities.
• Under supervision Perform cableways, connectors (trainee), fire watch, confined space, and may have some special quals (i.e.: Fiber Handler, Shipyard Competent Person, Paint sampling, etc.).
• Read and interpret installation drawings and cable run sheets with assistance.
• Fabricate various connectors by soldering and/or crimping for navigation, communication and power equipment.
• Constructs components, subunits, or simple models or adapts standard equipment. May troubleshoot and correct malfunctions.
• Follows specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment.
• Provides technical support to engineers.
• Conducts various tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement; selects, sets up, and operates standard test equipment and records test data.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND LICENSURE:

• Must be a US citizen and possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET clearance.
• High School diploma, 2 years’ experience in US Coast Guard or US Navy C4I system installation integration support, US Coast Guard preferred.
• Or US Coast Guard or Navy “C” or “A” school, 2-year experience in US Coast Guard or US Navy C4I system installation integration support, US Coast Guard preferred.
• Nav Sea Cableway and/or connector certification are desired but not required.
• Experience with Cable Fabrication (Multi-pin, RF, Network, Power, Fiber, Mil-spec, or serial cable assemblies).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be highly organized and have excellent oral and written communication skills in order to interface with personnel and other government agencies at all levels.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently.
• Its desired but not required to have proficiency in operation of warehouse equipment to include pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Ability to Travel between 60% and 75% annually.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse and multi-line telephone system. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential functions…