Antenna Technician II

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. Directs, controls, and supervises antenna and tower maintenance in their respective countries, or areas they may be deployed to. Plans and coordinates scheduled maintenance visits for antenna/towers as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor. Responsible for providing trip reports to the Maintenance Supervisor as work is performed and completed. Performs a variety of duties pertaining to the operation, maintenance, and repair of antennas and associated mounting hardware, tower systems, waveguide, lighting equipment, and grounding systems. Performs as the Team Leader of Antenna and Tower Maintenance Support Team (AMST) in their respective country and provides assistance and training to other team members. This person will be responsible for accountability of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) in their possession or under their control. Program: OMDAC-SWACA.

This position offers company-paid housing and transportation, a completion bonus, and a tuition reimbursement program!

You must satisfy all host country requirements to legally work in the host country in order to be qualified for this position.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs the AMST in the performance of on-site and off-site routine and emergency maintenance support on towers, antennas, transmission lines, and associated equipment. Also performs waveguide testing as required. Inspects, tests, and repairs RF coaxial, fiber optic, and copper cables. Performs quality assurance/quality control inspections on work performed and as required by COR tasking.
• Performs organizational level repair maintenance through off-site General Support maintenance of support equipment including disassembly, testing, fault isolation, and piece part replacement. Performs static and dynamic operational testing, assembly and operational performance testing, and verification that repaired items meet or exceed original or design technical specifications. Also performs technical inspections to determine maintenance requirements and approximate repair costs.
• Provides technical assistance and informal over-the-shoulder training to Level I Antenna and Tower Technicians on all aspects of operation, preventive maintenance, and repair. The objective of the technical assistance and training is to increase technical proficiency of maintenance personnel.
• Coordinates with sites and Operations and Maintenance staff in scheduled/unscheduled maintenance to ensure maximum system availability is maintained.
• Ensures quality assurance is effectively implemented.
• Ensures all equipment maintenance activities are conducted in the appropriate manner and all safety and maintenance procedures, as outlined in the applicable manuals and directives, are observed. This includes the responsibility of resolving customer complaints in an amiable manner, beneficial to the Project and the Command.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Secret clearance preferred but not required.
• Education / Certifications: One year of related experience may be substituted for one year of education if degree is required.
• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Technical/Vocational School graduate in the applicable field or equivalent.
• Recommended training:
• Tower Safety & Rescue
• Height & Harness Safety Course.
• Certifications: Requires a training certificate or able to obtain certification which meets one of the following requirements:
• OSHA 1910 (Fall Protection Requirements)
• OSHA 1926 (Fall Protection Requirements)
• ANSI/ASSE Z359
• CPR and first-aid certification (provided by the contract)
• Experience: Seven years of progressive experience in the field as outlined in the Job description. Must have knowledge and comply with OSHA 29 CFR Standard 1910.268 for all tower and antenna work. Individual must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking the English language to include the ability to comprehend and interpret complex technical data.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.