Supervisor BCO – Base Communications Office

About the role

The Supervisor BCO will lead the installation, operation, and maintenance of the Base Telecommunications Distribution System for a critical U.S. Navy program on Diego Garcia. This position requires strong technical expertise, industry certifications, and the ability to manage a team of communications personnel.

Key responsibilities

• Lead installation and operation of the Base Telecommunications Distribution System, including switch operations, switchboard operations, inside‑plant telephone switch maintenance, and both fiber‑optic and copper cabling.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate personnel responsible for base communications systems.
• Ensure compliance with BICSI Registered Technician certification or higher and maintain all required equipment manufacturer certifications.
• Conduct scheduled inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and testing of all communications infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot technical issues, minimize downtime, and produce detailed technical reports and documentation.

Required profile

• BICSI Registered Technician Level certification or higher.
• Proof of industry‑specific or equipment‑manufacturer certifications.
• Extensive experience managing telecommunications systems and infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of switchboard and telephone switch operations.

Required skills

• Installation and maintenance of Base Telecommunications Distribution Systems.
• Switch operations and switchboard management.
• Inside‑plant telephone switch maintenance.
• Customer premise cabling, fiber‑optic and copper cable installation.
• Preventive maintenance planning and execution.
• Troubleshooting and technical reporting.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on a unique U.S. Navy program in a strategic location.
• Professional development through advanced technical certifications.
• Collaborative environment with experienced engineering and technical teams.