Field Service Technician

Field Service Technician / Sonar Technician

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (on-site)Contract: 12 months extendable (2 years)What is included: Salary, visa, medical insurance, benefits (schooling, accommodation, car), flights, and relocation packageAbout the clientOur client is a leading defence company in Saudi Arabia.

They provide advanced technical support and maintenance services to the naval forces in the Kingdom.The roleAs a Field Service Technician / Sonar Technician, you’ll give on-site technical help to maintain a towed sonar system fitted on a fleet of naval corvettes. You may also be sent to other sites, depending on what the customer needs operationally.Key responsibilitiesDiagnostics and assessment: Run in-depth diagnostics to find technical faults in towed sonar systems, using the maintenance resources available.Preventive maintenance: Carry out planned maintenance to cut downtime, extend equipment life and keep the systems available for operations. This covers organisational and intermediate levels (OLM/ILM).Corrective maintenance: Carry out repairs and replace faulty components at OLM/ILM level, depending on which tools and spare parts are available on site.Documentation and reporting: Keep detailed records of maintenance work, problems found and fixes made, and send regular reports up the chain of command.Spare parts management: Help manage inventory by tracking all spare parts going in and out.Compliance and safety: Make sure all maintenance follows OEM procedures and is done safely.Engineering support planning: Help prepare the Annual Engineering Support Plan, which estimates the engineering support activities needed for each period.RequirementsSenior Technician diploma in Mechanical, Electronic and/or Acoustic MaintenanceSpecialised training and certification in maintaining towed or variable-depth sonar systemsAt least 5 years’ experience with towed sonar systems and related equipment, covering all hardware and software elementsAdvanced hands-on skill in operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing towed sonar systems, through visual inspection, diagnostic software and test equipmentExperience using test equipment to test, tune, align, adjust and calibrate sonar equipmentSonar operating knowledge. A background as a former naval Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) is highly desirable.Fluent English with excellent communication and relationship skills. French is an advantage, and Arabic or Spanish is a plus.