Introduction
The Radar Resident Maintenance Engineer will plan, report & perform maintenance, and coordinate all activities related to DGCA Radar, as well as be able to operate the range of equipment. The Radar Resident Maintenance Engineer will also be responsible for safety and effective Radar operations.
The ideal candidate will be experienced in Radar maintenance, installations, and disassembling Radar parts and will understand procedures associated with Radar operations. They will also have a basic understanding of other systems related to airport operations such as the Low-Level Windshear Alert System (LLWAS), and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-8). A direct experience in weather Doppler radar will be an advantage. The candidate must be able to plan and execute maintenance procedures following manufacturer guidelines and international airport regulations and use test equipment needed to perform the maintenance. They must also be able to work independently with little or no supervision. This person must be exceedingly well organized, flexible, and able to work and coordinate with both DGCA personnel and other contractors.
The Radar Resident Maintenance Engineer will work as directed by the Project Manager and the Operations Manager. The job will require regular travel to the Radar site and KCMC building. There could be occasional international travel for training and operational purposes.
The Radar Resident Maintenance Engineer must be proficient in English and be able to produce written work in English.
Tasks and responsibilities
a) To assist DGCA staff in performing any urgent or routine maintenance that shall be required upon the system hardware or software.
b) To prepare all necessary maintenance schedules.
c) To support and administer the day-to-day routine maintenance of the DWR system which will be executed by DGCA staff.
d) To carry out all technical, operational, and administration on-the-job training required
e) To provide professional advice to DGCA on all aspects of the Weather Radar system.
a) To install all software updates/upgrades that are performed during the maintenance support period and to perform training measures for DGCA personnel if any are required due to those updates/upgrades of system and application software packages.
b) To provide regular (monthly) written reports of the system performance and of all maintenance support and training activities to the DGCA.
c) The level of maintenance that the DGCA expects to be sustained shall be level 2, which is defined as the identification and replacement of faulty units, sub-units, or assemblies, together with the understanding of the reasons for replacement.
d) Maintenance of subassemblies such as radar transmitter, analog and digital receiver, antenna mechanics, and their control
e) Independent execution of measurements, repairs, and calibrations on complex analog and digital devices
f) Build positive working relationships with customers and ensure customer satisfaction.
I) Understand Customer's technical issues.
1. Completed degree in electrical engineering Bachelor of Science and preferably an apprenticeship as an electronics technician for equipment and systems with a comparable qualification in the field of communications and communication technology.
2. Minimum of 5 years of work experience in the field of Radar engineering and maintenance.
3. Professional experience in the field of electrical engineering, communications, or communication technology
4. Previous knowledge of radar technology is an advantage
5. Knowledge in analog and digital circuit technology as well as in network, message, analog, and high-frequency technology
6. Good knowledge of instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, high-frequency generators, and high-frequency power meters
7. Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
9. Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
10. Excellent communication teamwork and leadership skills.
11. Excellent time management skills.
12. Strong problem-solving and creative skills with the ability to stay calm under pressure.
13. Excellent collaboration skills.
14. Good level of English in speaking and writing.
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