Senior Technician (Electronic / Electro-optic)

Strategic Aerospace Services WLL; Doha; On-site; QAR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contracting firm in Doha is seeking a Senior Technician responsible for hands-on maintenance of military electronic systems. This role involves supervisory duties, leading small teams, and performing fault diagnosis in a workshop environment. Candidates should have significant military experience and qualifications in vehicle repair. The position offers opportunities for on-the-job training and requires adherence to safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining electronic systems in a military environment.
• Mandatory 10 years in Electro-Optic repair and diagnostics.
• Minimum of 5 years in a supervisory role overseeing Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and repair activities and ensure standards are met.
• Lead small teams of Technicians.
• Perform fault diagnosis and report issues to the Supervisor.

Skills

Fluent English

Supervisory skills

Military Electro-Optic repair

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Higher Diploma/Technical-Vocational

Formal qualification in Vehicle repair

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Maintenance Section Supervisor, this position provides hands-on maintenance and repair support to the electronic and electrooptic payloads fitted to military vehicles. The role requires significant experience maintaining various electronic systems in a military environment. Training on the specific systems will be provided.

As a Senior Technician, the position has low-level supervisory responsibilities. The successful candidate will oversee other Technicians, work independently, and may communicate with the End User and lead tasks as directed by the supervisor.

The position is primarily based in a workshop but will require occasional travel to other locations in and around Doha.

Responsibilities

• Operate from a multi-purpose, large-scale hanger facility.
• Complete all maintenance and repair activities to standards specified in Company procedures and instructions.
• Perform fault diagnosis and analysis for reported failures.
• Maintain awareness of inventory management and conform to local procedures.
• Complete system-specific training (On the Job and Formal) provided by Barzan Maintenances Shield and its partners.
• Report faults/issues to the responsible Supervisor.
• Adhere to local policy and procedure including Health and Safety regulations.
• Be able to work from other locations within the vicinity of Doha as required (may involve driving to other locations in company vehicles).
• Work independently at the main hanger and other locations.
• Assist, as nominated, supervisors with secondary duties.
• Lead tasks and oversee small teams of Technicians within the section.
• Advise supervisory staff of areas of concern regarding defects, safety, and procedures.
• Perform any other duties as may be requested by the direct supervisor.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Higher Diploma/Technical-Vocational
• Formal qualification (minimum Diploma equivalent) in Vehicle repair
• Vehicle Mechanic systems / Vehicle Electrical systems

Experience Requirements

• Military Electro-Optic repair, diagnostics and inspection
• 10 years minimum
• Supervisory responsibility for Technicians
• 5 years minimum

Certification / Knowledge / Competencies

• Fluent English speaker
• Arabic speaker (desirable)
• Computer literate
• Qatar Driving License (or other driving license with ability to gain Qatar driving license)