Engineering Technician II (Job ID: 4169)

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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).

• 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.

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).