Telecommunications Technician

GovCIO; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Land Mobile Radio Technician to join their team in the United Arab Emirates. This fully onsite role involves a variety of electronic and technical assignments, including troubleshooting data communications equipment and systems, maintaining telecommunications systems, and managing equipment installations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with LMR equipment and a passion for transforming government IT services. If you are ready to make a positive impact and contribute to innovative solutions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in communications systems or equipment.
• Expertise in troubleshooting and maintaining Motorola LMR equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform electronic assignments on data communications equipment.
• Install and modify telecommunications equipment as per specifications.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Communications Systems Maintenance

Technical Installation

Equipment Repair

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Motorola LMR Equipment

Service Monitors

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Frequency Counters

Spectrum Analyzers

Job description

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Lead Land Mobile Radio Technician. This position will be located in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates and will be a fully onsite position.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of electronic and technical assignments on data communications equipment and systems. Completes terminal troubleshooting using appropriate diagnostic equipment. Installs terminals, controllers, and test equipment and restores nonworking lines and/or equipment to working condition. Maintains liaison with outside vendors and orders circuits and/or equipment as required. Requires knowledge of specific modems, test equipment, and terminal configuration. May develop recommendations for the combined usage of data processing and telephone system hardware and software.

• Conducts site surveys and meets contacts like clients, construction crew members, utility company personnel, and people from other departments within the Company.
• Installs, moves, and modifies telecommunications and related equipment according to job order specifications, standards, and procedures.
• Undertakes telecommunications systems upgrade and answers queries related to system controls and maintenance of the system in general.
• Diagnoses equipment malfunctions. Maintains and repairs telecommunications systems and equipment according to manufacturer recommendations and specifications.
• Reports and monitors service order changes.

Qualifications

• High School with 3 - 6 years (or commensurate experience)
• Clearance Required: Secret
• 2 years’ lead-level practical experience in: shop practices; installations, repair and troubleshooting or maintenance of communications systems or equipment; able to solve complex problems, understand the interrelationships of circuits, and be able to exercise independent judgment in performing tasks in support of communications systems or equipment
• Expert in: maintaining/troubleshooting Motorola and other LMR equipment (communications consoles; repeaters; SRX-2200, XTS-5000 and other various handheld radios; trunked and non-trunked LMR systems; key loaders, antennas, multi-couplers, duplexers; test equipment, such as service monitors/communication system analyzers, oscilloscopes, multimeters, frequency counters, power meters, spectrum analyzer; digital recording equipment; over-the-air keying equipment (key management facility); and site controllers
• Qualified to install LMR base stations, repeaters, and mobile radios
• Must have LMR shop operations and management experience in a large-scale LMR shop and be familiar with equipment tracking databases

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens. But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.