Electronics Technician

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION :

The Electronics Technician participates in the maintenance, repair, and operation of complex underwater search and recovery systems and subsystems.

The technician is required to work in a team environment and handle assignments independently. This position is located in Largo, MD and reports to the Senior Technician.

CLASSIFICATION : Non-Exempt (hourly)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Participates in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical / electronic components within complex search (Side-Scan Sonar, Towed Pinger Locators, Autonomous Underwater Vehicles) and recovery (Remotely Operated Vehicle) (ROV) systems in ready for issue condition in onshore and offshore environments.
• Operates and assists troubleshooting of surface and subsurface positioning systems.
• Maintains logs, records, and documentation updates.
• Assists in collecting and processing side-scan data.
• Pilots / copilots ROVs and operates ROV manipulators.
• Meets all watch standing requirements of search and recovery operations.
• Assists in developing search and recovery plans.
• Assists in mobilization / demobilization of subsea systems aboard offshore vessels.
• Assists with launch and recovery operations of subsea systems aboard offshore vessels.
• Complies with company policies and safety standards.

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

• Two-year associate's degree of formal electronic-training or four years of equivalent work experience.
• Two years of field experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing sophisticated electronic systems (i.e. computers, microprocessors, Programmable Logic Controllers), CCTV, HD video, sonar, and control circuits to the board level.
• Understanding of the use of test equipment i.e. oscilloscopes, electrical and optical TDRs, high voltage meggers, and network monitors.
• Familiarity with and ability to troubleshoot high voltage generation, control, and switching equipment.
• Familiarity with automation hardware, software, and sensors.
• Knowledge of network architecture, including subnets, security, TCP / IP, and UDP communications.
• Ability to solder through-hole and surface-mount components down to SOIC and 0805 size components.
• Knowledge of digital and analog systems.
• Knowledge of fiber optics.
• Ability to read and troubleshoot from schematics.
• Computer competence in Microsoft Office and Windows environment.
• Team player with attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Understanding of offshore rigging and safety practices.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Ability to travel worldwide, on short notice, for indefinite periods of time.
• Ability to work safely in the facility and on ships at sea.
• Ability to walk unassisted and carry 75 pounds.
• Ability to see and / or hear equipment readouts.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug / alcohol screen and physical, as required

Phoenix International Holdings, Inc, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status