Patriot Maintenance Technician (Riyadh)

Raytheon Technologies; Riyadh; Remote; SAR 262,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Patriot Maintenance Technician in Saudi Arabia to support the operational readiness of Patriot systems. Responsibilities include providing technical assistance, performing repairs, and adhering to safety standards. The ideal candidate should have an associate degree in Engineering or a related field and experience with Patriot systems. This role requires strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering or Applied Science or equivalent experience.
• Completion of the Patriot Operator and System Mechanic course.
• Prior field experience in operation and maintenance of Patriot systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on Patriot system components.
• Assist in isolation of system malfunctions.
• Provide technical support for power generation equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Technical assistance

Diagnostic tools use

Attention to detail

Electrical systems knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Engineering or Applied Science

Tools

Built-In Test Equipment (BITE)

Testing tools

Job description

Job Summary

The Patriot Maintenance Technician plays a vital role in supporting the operational readiness and sustainment of Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces (RSADF) systems by providing expert technical assistance and maintenance services. This position involves aiding battery personnel in the emplacement, orientation, alignment, and adjustments of Patriot major end items, as well as supporting System Integration and Check-Out (SICO) processes. The technician isolates system malfunctions using advanced diagnostic tools, including automatic and semiautomatic maintenance programs, unit self-tests, Built-In Test Equipment (BITE), and external test equipment.

The technician performs repairs on a wide range of Patriot components, including the Information Coordination Central (ICC), Engagement Control Station (ECS), Radar Set (RS), Communication Relay Group (CRG), Battalion Maintenance Equipment (BME), Battery Maintenance Center (BMC), Identification Friend or Foe (IFF), Antenna Mast Group (AMG), Large Repair Parts Transporter (LRPT), Guided Missile Transporter (GMT), and Launching Station (LS). Additionally, the role involves providing technical support for Patriot power generation and communications equipment, assisting in missile handling operations, and ensuring adherence to safety policies, procedures, and standards.

Through participation in On-the-Job Training (OJT) programs, the technician demonstrates proper maintenance and troubleshooting techniques while identifying and correcting faulty work practices. Responsibilities also include preparing and submitting maintenance and System Problem Reports (SPRs) to the battery commander, ensuring accurate documentation of issues and resolutions. Other duties within the field of Patriot system maintenance are performed as required. This position requires a high level of technical expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence in maintaining and supporting complex defense systems.

This position is based remote locations in Saudi Arabia and can be changed at the request of customer.

What You Will Do

• Provide technical advice and assist battery personnel in emplacement, orientation, alignment, checks, adjustments and System Integration and Check-Out (SICO) of the patriot major end items equipment.
• Isolate malfunctions in the system using automatic and semiautomatic program maintenance diagnostics, unit self-test, Built-In Test Equipment (BITE), and external test equipment.
• Perform repair of patriot Information Coordination Central (ICC), Engagement Control Station (ECS), Radar Set (RS), Communication Relay Group (CRG), Battalion Maintenance Equipment (BME), Battery Maintenance Center (BMC), Identification Friend or Foe (IFF), Antenna Mast Group (AMG), Large Repair Parts Transporter (LRPT), Guided Missile Transporter (GMT), and Launching Station (LS).
• Provide technical assistance in maintaining the patriot power generation equipment, and communications equipment.
• Assist in missile handling operations as required.
• Participate in On-the-Job Training (OJT) programs.
• Assist the Section Officer in enforcing safety policies, procedures, and standards.
• Identify faulty work practices and demonstrate proper maintenance and troubleshooting techniques.
• Prepare and submit maintenance reports and System Problem Reports (SPR’s) to the battery commander.
• Performs other required work in the same field.

Travel Requirements

• Ability to provide support as needed by traveling to company work locations around the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Associate degree in Engineering or Applied Science from an accredited foreign or local college or institute or equivalent electronics experience on the basis of a minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Must have successfully completed the Patriot Operator and System Mechanic (Patriot Organizational Maintenance) course or an equivalent course of instruction conducted by the U.S. Army Air Defense School or the Patriot system contractor.
• Less than two (2) years prior field experience in the operation, maintenance, test and repair of the ICC, ECS, RS, CRG, BME, BMC, IFF, AMG, LRPT, GMT and LS at Organizational Maintenance (OM) level.
• Must be proficient in orientation and alignment operations and in troubleshooting, isolating and correcting malfunctions in the Patriot system using automatic and semiautomatic program maintenance diagnostics, unit self-tests and Built-In Test Equipment (BITE).
• Must be skilled in the use of tools and test equipment contained in the Battery Maintenance Center, AN / TSM-164.
• Knowledgeable of the operation and organizational maintenance of power generation and communications equipment is required.