Electronic Systems Technician (OCONUS)

POSITION OVERVIEW     

Parsons is looking for an Electronic Maintenance Team Lead with logistics experience to supervise a team of Electronic Maintenance Technicians on Isa AB, Bahrain.  The position will be a working supervisory position that will report to the Program Manager. Lodging and availability to a vehicle is provided within the contract.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

• Direct liaison on a day to day basis with multiple government stakeholders

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills to be transparent both up and down the chain of command

• Ability to address conflict resolution from a positive standpoint and achieve consensus of a successful outcome

• Possess the skill of mentorship in order to tap into their existing knowledge, skills, and experience and transfer these skills to newer or less experienced employees in order to advance their careers

• Provide subject matter expert level of support in diagnostic testing and use analytical reasoning to support resolving technical issues

• Maintain company/contract required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment

• Maintain work order and inventory database

• Perform preventive maintenance functions as directed

• Perform Quality Assurance activities at various sites under their jurisdiction/region

• Prepare and deliver reports and technical tests results, and assessments of key electronic systems to ensure efficient operations

• Identify defects with various regional site components and find suitable replacements

• Install, troubleshoot and repair electrical/electronic equipment, including controls, power supplies, gauges and sensors

• Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and multi-meters

• Pull and terminate low voltage signal and network cables

• Install, fusion-splice, and terminate fiber optic cable

• Read and understand installation design plans, schematics, and manufacturers’ literature for electrical and electronic components

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications include:

Education

• Two-year technical degree or accredited apprenticeship program or equivalent work experience

Experience

• Five years in electronics technology is desired

• Experience with Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), intrusion detection systems (IDS), automated access control systems (ACS) and basic networking

Training Requirements

• Lenel certified required or certified within the last year and can re-certify.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills Requirements

• Additional Certifications in IDS, ACS and CCTV systems is desired

• Good knowledge of MS Excel and Project is desired

• Position requires US Citizenship, US Passport and a DoD SECRET Clearance

• Ability to obtain and maintain a resident visa

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Requirements:

• In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Routine lifting of objects 50-80 pounds such as drills, conduit benders, pipe threaders, cable pullers, and other equipment related to the electrical trade.  Perform work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders; scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.  Manual dexterity required for frequent reaching, climbing, and lifting of moderate objects, operation of power and manual tools/equipment, and operating office equipment

Work Conditions:

• Typical assignments are frequently performed in both internal and external environments with a variety of weather conditions. Ability to work under extreme hot or cold weather conditions with exposure to dust or dirt is routine and may require the use of protective personal equipment (PPE).