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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN/ENGINEER

 

Job Reference Number

13699017

Client ID:

RI/TECH01

Posted On:

Jul 23 2009

Location:

CHARLESTOWN, MAYO

Job Type:

Part-time

Salary:

NEGOTIABLE

This is initially a one year part-time contract with hours varying from week to week depending on operational requirements. This will be reviewed after 6 months.

Working as part of a team the purpose is to ensure that the Technical Services Department provides high quality Aerodrome Technical/Engineering services in conjunction with efficient and cost effective I.T. support.

Responsibilities
Technical Services
· Day to day support on all aspects of the Aerodrome Technical Services Department
· Become proficient in use and maintenance of all navigational aids and systems. Ensure their compliance with statutory and Irish Aviation Authority requirements and maintain to international standards & recommended practices.
· Ensure all equipment associated with the operation of the Aerodrome Technical Department is maintained including log keeping and records.
· Compliance with all Health & Safety Legislation and report all accidents and incidents to your manager who will ensure they are fully investigated and corrective action is taken to prevent reoccurrence.
· Undertake to acquire new disciples and skills pertinent to the role.

IT Support
· Ensure network and server remains stable, secure and operating at optimum performance.
· Provide dedicated support to users of the computing facilities through; telephone support, desk side assistance and remote support.
· Ensure that every employee issue is logged and responded to in a timely manner. Prioritise and manage several open cases at one time.
· Setting up new users, changing users and removing users. Inducting new staff on IT systems
· Liaise on an ongoing basis with the external IT support company.
· Provide support to keep airport website updated in conjunction with marketing department.
· Troubleshoot system and network problems; Diagnose and solve hardware/software faults.
· Keeping inventory of hardware and maintenance records.
· Keep abreast of IT technology, maintain reference library of information.
· Have the ability to extend and add hardware to existing systems while ensuring all software is properly licensed

Position Requirements:

Suitable applicants will have:
· Third level qualification in electronic communications. In addition some training in IT or computers is a distinct advantage.
· Potential applicants are required to have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the following: MF Transmitters; VHF Transmitters/Receivers and general VHF Principles; Antennae and Propagation principles; S.W.R. Measurement, Mod.depth analysis and calculations; Transmission line theory, use of phasers, signal splitters. delay lines etc.
· Fault finding techniques to component level.
· Understand and interpret circuit diagrams explaining function.
· Demonstrates ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team.
· Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
· Excellent customer facing and customer service skills, professional and service focused manner
· Flexible and adaptable in nature, the successful candidate will require the ability to cope with varying demands on their time and experience and do so in a professional, capable manner.

Key Criteria
Please note the following two elements are critical for the successful candidate for this position.
· Willingness and availability to work on a shift basis which will include weekends as per the roster requirements in order to meet the operational needs.
· Must be based and available within 45 minute commuting distance of Ireland West Airport Knock.