Job Description:

TUVA, an Akima Company, provides turnkey solutions that offer better systems, tools, and methods to further your goals, reduce costs, and streamline operations.  From requirements analysis, design, and implementation to operations and training TUVA’s personnel are well-versed in best practices across Enterprise IT, Mission Support Services, and Specialized Technologies. Our personnel enjoy competitive benefits packages and challenging roles in work environments committed to innovation, diversity and opportunity for career growth. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our company’s profits go back to our 14,300 Iñupiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment.

  

TUVA LLC is looking for a highly motivated Field Engineer. 

 

Job Summary: 

 

The Field Engineer will work as part of a crew performing various tasks such as pulling, terminating and testing copper or fiber cable, installing cable tray and various other types of cable support hardware.  Working knowledge in the use of hand tools, including various punch tools, test equipment, and various power tools such as hammer drills and saws.  Must have a working knowledge of the various types of copper and/or fiber cable and termination hardware as well as termination and testing procedures used on a day to day basis.

 

Responsibilities:

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  Ability to climb ladders and work in high spaces

  
  


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  Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

  
  


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  Ability to work in construction environment

  
  


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  Ability to differentiate color, for termination color coding

  
  


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  Must be able to stay on feet for long periods of time

  
  


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  Must have reliable independent transportation to get to/from job locations

  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

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  Must have 3+ years of experience in communication infrastructure installation

  
  


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  Must have experience with fiber terminations and with Fluke test equipment

  
  


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  Experience with Wiring and Cabling

  
  


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  Must be willing and able to learn and retain information

  
  


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  Must be able to work independently and in team environments

  
  


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  Able to read construction drawings and other project documents

  
  


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  Good oral and written communication skills​​​​​​ 

  
  


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  Active Top Secret with eligibility of TS/SCI

  
  

Work Environment:

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  Lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds required. 

  
  

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.  Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary.  We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.​​​​​​​ 

We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you have a physical and/or mental disability and are interested in applying for employment and need special accommodations to use our website to apply for a position please contact, Recruiting Services at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053.  Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

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