Description
Interior Communications Electricians (IC) configure and perform organizational and intermediate maintenance on alarm, safety, and warning systems, auxiliary power and support systems, data conversion and distribution systems, indicating, metering, and ordering systems, Interior Communications (IC) systems, phone systems, Audio/Video (A/V) entertainment, broadcast, communication, and monitoring systems, navigation systems, environmental systems, and Visual Landing Aids (VLA); conduct network administration and maintenance; interpret and analyze ship’s blueprints and system interface diagrams; inspect, test, and make detailed casualty analyses; and direct maintenance and repair of electrical, electronic, fiber optic, electrohydraulic, electromechanical, and synchro/servo systems.
Core Skills
- voice and data communications systems maintenance
- alarm and safety systems configuration and repair
- navigation and control systems support
- A/V and broadcast systems setup and troubleshooting
- network administration and basic configuration
- cabling and infrastructure installation
- system integration and interoperability troubleshooting
- technical documentation and diagram interpretation
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- customer support and end-user training
- incident response and fault isolation
- time management and prioritization
- adherence to security and safety procedures
- team collaboration in shipboard environments
- change management and configuration control
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- BICSI Technician (TECH) or Installer 2, Copper
- Crestron Certified Programmer (for A/V control systems)
- ITIL 4 Foundation
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Civilian Career Paths
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
- HELP DESK SUPPORT
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