Crown is seeking a highly motivated and skilled FOTS Technician to join our team and play a key role in our floating crew. This is a 100% travel position , requiring assignment to various geographical locations within the United States, often aligning with FAA regional boundaries. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a strong understanding of electronics and communications systems, coupled with the ability to perform a wide range of physical installation tasks, and demonstrate the potential to lead installation projects. While not initially a direct lead role, this position offers significant opportunities for growth and leadership responsibilities as the individual gains experience and demonstrates their capabilities. You will serve as a valuable on-site resource, interfacing with the FAA and potentially guiding installation teams. Crown will be installing duct bank and fiber at over 50 airports in preparation for new switch deployment.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct comprehensive surveys: You'll map existing airport cable loops, identifying manholes, conduits, and building entry points to inform new fiber optic path designs.
• Collaborate and communicate: You'll work closely with team members, field engineers, airport personnel, FAA technicians, and various contractors/vendors.
• Ensure safety and compliance: Adherence to all airport badging, TSA, and security requirements, including confined space protocols, is paramount. You will be a point of contact for confined space needs, and you'll coordinate all crew badging and training.
• Maintain equipment: You'll manage inventory and ensure proper calibration and repair of FOTS survey equipment (primarily a Team Lead responsibility).
• Report progress: You'll provide regular status updates (daily, weekly, or monthly, depending on your role) to team leads and program managers.
• Lead and direct (Team Lead): If you're a Team Lead, you'll oversee survey progress, manage budgetary issues, coordinate crew badging and training, and direct work assignments in support of the lead engineer's scope of work.
Successful Candidates will be:
Team players: You thrive in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment.
Physically fit: You must be able to perform demanding fieldwork, including working in confined spaces.
Detail-oriented: You must be capable of reading and interpreting schematics, blueprints, and GIS survey prints.
Flexible : You are willing to travel 100% of the time for project assignments.
Safety-conscious: Must be committed to adhering to all safety regulations, especially confined-space requirements.
Typical work days are from Monday to Thursday, 6 AM - 4:30 PM. This may vary based on the site.
For lead position, Associate's Degree or completion of a 2-year training/certification program in a relevant field, and/or equivalent work experience.
For Journeyman, any field experience is a plus
• Experience installing, terminating, and testing fiber
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Ability to stand, sit, or crouch in one position for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to move objects up to 350 lbs. with the use of a hand truck or pallet jack.
• Ability to occasionally perform assigned work under severe time restraints.
• In good physical condition and able to pass a physical fitness assessment if required.
• Team player with the ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Must have access to credit for travel expenses, which are reimbursed on a weekly voucher system.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to work non-standard hours depending on site requirements.
Preferred Skills:
• Trimble-type GPS recorder
• Air samplers
• High voltage detectors
• Cable locators and metal detectors.
• Thorough understanding in the use of manual and power tools
• Backhoe operator
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about Crown Innovations, Inc.
We offer a competitive benefits package including matching 401K, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, and generous PTO. Crown has been voted one of the best places to work in the Washington, DC area; we built this reputation by hiring great people who value and support the mission of our customers.
Persons unable to complete an online application should contact Crown HR for assistance at (703) 650-0663 ext. 3059.
As a government contractor, most of Crown’s positions require U.S. citizenship.
Crown is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor
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