Engineering Technician

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Overview This role at ATNS is for an Engineering Technician focused on ensuring the operational availability and performance of Communications, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) Air Traffic Management (ATM) equipment and services. The position involves performing a range of technical tasks including maintenance, system analysis, and compliance activities to support national ATM service delivery. What you will do * Perform preventive maintenance activities on ATNS CNS equipment and systems according to LSP, station instructions, and manufacturer recommendations. * Ensure maintenance of site buildings, roads, grass cutting, fencing, antenna masts, terrestrial communications, and power supply to ATNS standards. * Perform "I" Level corrective fault diagnosis down to module LRU level and corrective maintenance through module LRU replacement. * Perform "O" Level restoration of service by reconfiguration and/or changeover using supervisor positions and RCMMS. * Perform "D" Level corrective maintenance where applicable as per ATNS support policy. * Conduct "O" and "I" Level system performance analysis using supervisor positions, RCMMS, specialized test equipment, and Computer Based Maintenance Management Systems (CBMMS). * Draft useful, informative, and concise technical reports on systems and equipment, and capture data on the CBMMS. * Ensure compliance with ATNS ISO 9002 procedures, SACAA, ICAO recommendations, and the ATNS OH&S plan. * Liaise with Air Traffic Control (ATC) and peers, and external clients. * Become proficient in "O" level support of all Communications, Navigation, and Surveillance systems and equipment at your Centre. * Become proficient in "O" level support of all support systems and equipment (UPS, air-conditioning, stand-by power, fire protection, and alarm systems) at your Centre. * Develop an understanding and proficiency in RCMMS methods for evaluating system and equipment performance. * Become proficient in the use of specialized test, monitoring, and B.I.T.E equipment and testing methods. * Comply with station stores and equipment LSP stores procedures. * Comply with ATNS transport procedures. * Become proficient in the day-to-day Human Resources Management requirements of the Centre and live company values. Requirements (from the original advert) 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 Experience: * Minimum 3 years in CNS ATM equipment maintenance * Thorough knowledge of Electronics * Thorough knowledge of Communication * Thorough knowledge of Navigation * Thorough knowledge of Surveillance * Thorough knowledge of Display systems and equipment * Knowledge of Logistic Support Procedures * Knowledge in Preventative and Corrective maintenance of Communication * Knowledge in Preventative and Corrective maintenance of Navigation * Knowledge in Preventative and Corrective maintenance of 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 Procedure Who should apply This role is suitable for a technically proficient individual with a Grade 12 certificate and an S4 National Diploma in Light Current Electronic Engineering, eligible for ECSA admittance as an Engineering Technician Technologist. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in CNS ATM equipment maintenance, possessing thorough knowledge across electronics, communication, navigation, surveillance, and display systems. A strong understanding of preventive and corrective maintenance, logistic support procedures, occupational health and safety, basic first aid, fire fighting, and air traffic control operations is required. Applicants must hold a valid South African motor vehicle driver’s license, with ACSA AVOP certification preferred, and be capable of independent call-out functions. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/engineering-technician-atns Source: myjobmag

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