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Field Technician – Communication System (Military Project)
Job Description
The Installation Technician will work on a project in the defense sector aiming at renovating an existing radio communication system as part of the Deployment Team. The role is field-based and requires extensive travel (20 sites deployed across the country). The candidate will have to obtain security clearance to work in military bases. The role may involve physically demanding tasks including lifting, climbing and outdoor work in diverse environment.
Responsibilities
- Install and verify hardware equipment before site installation
- Conduct site pre-installation assessments to verify installation requirements
- Install and verify/test hardware equipment in the sites, including rack-mounted electronics, COTS, radio equipment, coaxial, Ethernet and fiber optic cables, and RF antenna systems
- Ensure installation complies with safety and industry standards, including grounding and lightning protection
- Accurately document work performed, including site installation reports and maintenance activities
- Perform routine and corrective maintenance of the deployed hardware
- Diagnose and repair hardware equipment when required
- Maintain accurate inventory of deployed equipment, tools and consumables
- Support logistics for movement of equipment to/from sites, ensuring all items are accounted for and properly transported, stored and labelled
- Track equipment lifecycle (installation, maintenance, return, replacement) using asset management tool
- Take care of your own safety and the safety of others as far as is practicable
- Comply with local laws and legislation regarding HSE
- Use safety equipment (including PPE) as required
Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in military hardware installation or communications infrastructure
- Diploma/degree or equivalent experience in Electronics or Communications
- Valid driver’s license
- Forklift or material handling equipment certification is a plus