Jobs Companies Control Risks Comms Technical Assistant

About this Comms Technical Assistant role at Control Risks

Control Risks · Onsite · Basrah, Basra Governorate, Iraq

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Provide first-line technical support for communications equipment across Control Risks Iraq operations.
  • Conduct fault finding, testing and basic diagnostics on Motorola handheld radios, Motorola vehicle-mounted radios, HF systems, UHF/VHF systems, TETRA radios, satellite phones, antennas, chargers, batteries and related accessories.
  • Assist with the installation, removal, inspection and testing of vehicle-mounted communications systems, including Motorola radios, HF/UHF equipment, antennas, speakers, microphones, power cables and mounting kits.
  • Support the installation, testing and troubleshooting of IVMS and vehicle tracking systems.
  • Conduct daily, weekly and monthly checks on communications equipment to confirm serviceability, battery condition, signal performance and operational readiness.
  • Maintain accurate electronic communications equipment records, including issue, return, inspection, fault reports, serial numbers and serviceability status.
  • Support project teams with communications-related issues, including radio checks, tracking device checks, signal issues and vehicle system faults.
  • Assist in programming, checking and preparing radios and communication equipment for project deployment, where authorised.
  • Ensure all communications and tracking equipment is correctly labelled, stored, charged, tested and ready for operational use.
  • Support the management of sensitive communications equipment in line with company procedures and local GoI/MoI requirements.
  • Liaise with suppliers, internal departments and project teams regarding communications equipment, repairs, installations and technical support.
  • Deputise for the Communications Manager when required, within agreed authority and capability.
  • Conduct any reasonable communications or technical equipment task requested by the Equipment management team.
  • Assist with project logistics support. To include Preparation of mobilisation and de- mobilisation of projects
  • Maintain accurate Logistics accounts across all commodity types.
  • Maintain accurate Logistics accounts across all commodity types Maintenance and delivery of equipment and materials, minimum stock levels, perform daily/weekly/monthly checks.

Requirements

Essential

  • Good inter-personal skills and ability to liaise effectively with Iraqi agencies and suppliers.
  • Good English language, spoken and written.
  • IT literate, word, Excel.
  • Use of computer-based accounting systems.
  • Familiar with IVMS, tracking and Communication systems fitted to vehicles. Familiar with vehicle electrical systems and comms integration.

Preferred

  • Experience with software-based accounting systems.
  • Knowledge of Iraq Cultural norms & business Etiquette.
  • Must maintain a neat and tidy appearance and be always presented well.

Qualifications and Specialist skills

  • IT literate, word, Excel.
  • Use of computer-based accounting systems.
  • Familiar with IVMS, tracking and Communication systems fitted to vehicles
  • Good English language, spoken and written.

Competencies

  • Organised.
  • Flexible.
  • Hardworking.
  • Ability to prioritise and multi-task.
  • Calm under pressure.
  • Proactive and able to take initiative.
  • Attention to detail

Benefits

  • Competitive salary.
  • As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.
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About Control Risks

Control Risks is a unique organisation to be a part of. Our ultimate success depends on recruiting and retaining talented people and stimulating their creativity and professionalism. Through our culture and the diverse nature and backgrounds of our employees we create an organisation in which you can be yourself in and can enjoy your work. Control Risks provides real benefit to many of the world’s leading organisations, and you can expect direct responsibility early on in your role, career development and the opportunity to work on some fascinating projects in a rewarding, innovative and inclusive environment.

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