Engineering Technician FACT

ATNS SOC Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

ATNS SOC Limited is seeking a CNS maintenance technician with experience in electronics, navigation, and surveillance systems to support the Cape Town centre. The role involves preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and system performance analysis within ATNS standards.

The candidate should have at least 3 years in CNS ATM equipment maintenance, a relevant diploma, and a valid SA driver's license. Training and safety compliance are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in CNS ATM equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of electronics, communications, navigation, display and surveillance systems.
• Understand RT procedures and airport operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance per station instructions and manufacturer recommendations.
• Conduct I-level corrective fault diagnosis and module replacement.
• Analyze system performance and monitor with RC MMS tools.
• Draft technical reports and capture data for CBMMS.
• Ensure safety and compliance with ATNS procedures.

Skills

Electronics

Communication

Navigation

Display systems

Surveillance systems

OH&S

First Aid

ATC operations

Education

Grade 12

S4 National Diploma in Light Current Electronic Engineering

Valid SA driver's license; AVOP preferred

Tools

Logistic Support Procedures

RTC/CBMMS awareness

Job description

Major Activities

Preventive Maintenance (ATNS CNS Equipment and services):

Perform all relevant maintenance activities on equipment and systems as per the relevant LSP, station instructions and equipment manufacturer recommendations. Ensure that maintenance to buildings at the sites, the site itself such as roads, grass cutting, fencing, antenna masts, terrestrial communications and power from point of supply is maintained to ATNS standards. Compliance to SLA’s Ensure that the relevant equipment competences are attained as per station requirements and the appropriate Skills Matrix grading.

Corrective Maintenance (ATNS CNS Equipment and services):

Perform “I” Level corrective fault diagnosis down to module (LRU) level. Perform “I” Level corrective maintenance through module (LRU) replacement. Perform “O” Level restoration of service by reconfiguration and/or changeover by means of supervisor positions and remote control, monitoring and maintenance systems. (RCMMS) Perform “D” Level corrective maintenance where applicable as per ATNS support policy. Compliance within SLA’s.

System Performance Analysis:

“O” Level system performance and analysis by means of supervisor positions and remote control, monitoring and maintenance systems (RCMMS). ”I” Level system performance and analysis through the use of specialized test, monitoring and B.I.T.E equipment. Performance analysis using the relevant MMIS and other Computer Based Maintenance Management Systems (CBMMS). Work within the SLA framework.

Maintenance Support:

Draft useful, informative and concise technical reports on systems and equipment as requested and proactively when the need arises. Capture all relevant data on the CBMMS. Compliance with RT procedures. Compliance with Airport Regulations. Understand the impact of equipment availability on the national ATM service delivery.

Quality Assurance:

Ensure compliance with ATNS ISO 9002 procedures. Ensure compliance with SACAA and ICAO recommendations.

Safety:

Comply with the ATNS OH&S plan.

Customer Related Communciations:

Liaison with ATC and Peers. External Client liaison

Training:

Become proficient in the “O” level support of all Communications, Navigation and Surveillance systems and Equipment at your Centre. Become proficient in the “O” level support of all Support systems and equipment at your Centre, which will include UPS’s, Air-conditioning, Stand-by power, Fire protection and Alarm systems where required as per the SSI. Develop an understanding of and become proficient in RCMMS methods for the effective evaluation of system and equipment performance. Become proficient in the use of specialized test, monitoring and B.I.T.E equipment. Develop an understanding of testing methods for the effective evaluation of system and equipment performance. Knowledge of all other applicable ATNS Centre and Shift requirements. Knowledge of all other FIR environments.

Stores:

Comply with station stores procedures. Comply with equipment LSP stores procedures.

Transport:

Comply with ATNS transport procedures.

Human Resources Management:

Become proficient in the day-to-day HRM requirements of His / Her Centre. Live the company values.

Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12
• S4 National Diploma in Light Current Electronic Engineering granting admittance to ECSA as an Engineering Technician Technologist
• A valid South African motor vehicle driver’s license; preferably ACSA AVOP certified

Minimum 3 years in CNS ATM equipment maintenance and thorough knowledge of the following:

• Electronics
• Communication
• Navigation
• Display systems and equipment
• Knowledge of Logistic Support Procedures
• Knowledge in Preventative and Corrective maintenance of Communication
• Navigation
• Surveillance systems and equipment
• Knowledge of Logistic Support Procedures
• Be able to perform call-out functions independently as per station requirements
• OH& Safety Requirements
• Basic First Aid & Fire Fighting
• Thorough understanding and Insight into ATC Operations
• RT Procedures Airport Operations
• Advanced Knowledge of Logistic Support Procedures