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AIS Tech Support Agent

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in a technical support role, preferably within a SaaS or software environment.
  • Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to explain technical information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience or exposure to AIS, radio systems or related technologies.
  • Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems.

Responsibilities

  • Provide timely and professional technical support to customers mainly via email, phone, and chat.
  • Proactive reach out to contributors regarding observed issues to optimize performance and minimize outages.
  • Overall AIS Network Health monitoring utilizing observability tools and set alerting mechanisms.
  • Moderate discussions and user-generated content to maintain a respectful community environment.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • Problem Solving
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Collaboration
  • Proactivity
  • Empathy

About the company

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Kpler

Information Services & Data Providers

Kpler is the leading data & analytics firm providing real-time transparency in commodity markets. Relying on a methodology that combines artificial and human intelligence, the Kpler platform provides real-time data and analytics (global flows, storage, freight) on more than 40 commodities including crude oil, refined products, LNG, LPG, and dry bulk. Created in 2014, Kpler has acted as a pioneer by disrupting intelligence in traditionally opaque commodity markets, allowing its 5,500+ users to better understand current and past trends, drive new opportunities, monitor competition and feed their own analytical models. It employs over 150 staff across nine permanent locations

Company details

Company typeStartup
IndustryInformation Services & Data Providers
Company size501 - 1000

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Job description

Help keep Kpler’s AIS Network connected and performing.

Kpler’s AIS Network is powered by a global community of station owners who operate AIS stations and contribute vessel data to the network. This data is a fundamental ingredient in Kpler’s products, helping provide greater visibility into maritime activity and supporting safer navigation.

As an AIS Tech Support Agent, you’ll play an important role in keeping this network healthy. You’ll provide technical support to station owners, troubleshoot connectivity and equipment issues, and proactively identify stations that may be offline or experiencing problems before the owner even contacts us.

You’ll also interact with the wider AIS community, supporting contributors with questions around vessel photography, uploads and community content.

This is a role for someone who combines technical curiosity with excellent communication and genuine care for people - someone who enjoys solving problems, taking ownership and helping others get the most out of the technology they rely on.


Your future position
  • Provide timely and professional technical support to customers mainly via email, but phone, and chat channels could be an option too.
  • Collaborate internally to escalate and resolve complex issues.
  • Proactive reach out to contributors, based on observed issues that owners might not be aware of with an aim to optimise performance and minimise risk of outages.
  • Overall AIS Network Health monitoring utilising observability tools and set alerting mechanisms.
  • Maintain and update station owner records and is in a position to ensure related data integrity.
  • Utilise exposure to the community to provide suggestions and ideas for improvement to the team.
  • Handle logistics and issues of operational nature.
  • Moderate discussions and user-generated content (including rating photos) to maintain a respectful and safe community environment
  • Address and resolve conflicts or issues within the community

  • Experience & Background
  • 2+ years of experience in a technical support role, preferably within a SaaS or software environment.
  • Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to explain technical information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience or exposure to AIS, radio systems or related technologies.
  • Familiarity with Linux  and Windows operating systems.
  • Hands-on experience troubleshooting technical issues and a structured approach to problem solving.
  • Good understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, firewalls and connectivity.
  • Desirable:

  • Basic knowledge of photography

  • Experience with Intercom and Salesforce
  • Behavioural Competencies:

  • You take ownership of problems and follow them through to resolution.
  • You combine technical problem-solving with empathy and a genuine desire to help people.
  • You communicate clearly and professionally, particularly when explaining technical issues.
  • You are proactive and comfortable identifying problems rather than simply waiting for someone to report them.
  • You enjoy learning new technologies and are comfortable investigating issues you haven't encountered before.
  • You build positive relationships with customers, station owners and community members, including in challenging situations.
  • We are a dynamic company dedicated to nurturing connections and innovating solutions to tackle market challenges head-on. If you thrive on customer satisfaction and turning ideas into reality, then you’ve found your ideal destination. Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey with us?

    We make things happen

    We act decisively and with purpose, going the extra mile.

    We build together

    We foster relationships and develop creative solutions to address market challenges.

    We are here to help

    We are accessible and supportive to colleagues and clients with a friendly approach.

    Our People Pledge

    Don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of color are less likely than others to apply if they feel like they don’t match 100% of the job requirements. Don’t let the confidence gap stand in your way, we’d love to hear from you! We understand that experience comes in many different forms and are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.

    Kpler is committed to providing a fair, inclusive and diverse work-environment. We believe that different perspectives lead to better ideas, and better ideas allow us to better understand the needs and interests of our diverse, global community. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and are an equal opportunity employer.

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