Technician, GPS, Range

About AL TAIF

We are the leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services, and comprehensive lifecycle support for land platforms, heavy utility vehicles and ground support equipment of the UAE Armed Forces. We empower our customer to focus on its missions, confident that its land-based platforms and systems, warfighters and other personnel are in optimal condition to operate at peak performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect, troubleshoot, service, repair and test a variety of GPS and laser range finder assemblies, subassemblies and/or components outfitted to military vehicles.
• Ensure that all GPS and laser range finder assembly, subassembly and/or component maintenance inspections, servicing, rebuilds, overhauls and repairs are accomplished in accordance with all technical manuals, KPIs and OEM specifications.
• Perform quality maintenance repairs as part of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System program.
• Perform GPS and laser range finder assembly, subassembly and/or component maintenance inspections to determine the extent of repair and spare parts requirements.
• Perform GPS and laser range finder assembly, subassembly and/or component troubleshooting using special tools, diagnostic test equipment and/or test benches.
• Replace a variety of relays, regulators, control boxes, switches, diodes, modules, printed circuit boards etc. outfitted to a variety of GPS and laser range finder assemblies, subassemblies and/or components.
• Ensure all maintenance order spare parts residue is returned to the Electronics Workshop store.
• Perform GPS and laser range finder assembly, subassembly and/or component spare parts research to ensure that only required spare parts are requisitioned in the appropriate quantities.
• Complete maintenance related documentation such as maintenance tasks accomplished, direct labour hours consumed, vehicle specific information, spare part request forms, etc.
• Comply with all safety, housekeeping and environmental directives.
• Ensure all issued tools, uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is accounted for, maintained and secured.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of all company information.
• Support other members of the Electronics Workshop in fulfilling their roles.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Manager, Electronics Workshop.

Experience and Education:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of two years of experience performing general electronic GPS and/or laser range finder assembly, subassembly and/or component repair is required.
• Previous military experience or GPS/laser range finder training is an advantage.
• The ability to interpret complex electrical and/or mechanical schematics is preferred.
• Previous experience using state-of-the-art diagnostic testing equipment is an advantage.
• Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office software and SAP is preferred.
• The ability to communicate effectively in English, both in writing and verbally is required. 

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