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The Satellite & Cable TV Specialist will be based at one of Amentum sites in Iraq and serve the Operations and Maintenance Support Services (OMSS) contract in support of the U.S. Department of State. This position will be responsible for performing satellite TV and communications cable requirements and will report to the Technical Services Manager.
Job Responsibility:
Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace
Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals
Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation
Schedule maintenance and repair of office and residential satellite and cable television network services
Maintain all government-furnished equipment (GFE) including satellite dishes, Scientific Atlanta decoders, antennae controllers, satellite modems, up/down converters and digital satellite receivers
Maintain fiber optic cables and equipment such as cards, power supplies, racks and wall jacks
Install, dress, and label Cat 5, RJ-45 and fiber optic cable lines
Maintain the GFE FM radio systems including repeaters, transceivers and individual hand-held radios
Issue hand-held radios and assign call-signs
Ensure FM radio system is properly licensed for Amentum in Iraq
Establish a help desk with level 1 response time 2424X7X365
Follow Service Desk, Logistics, and Warehousing procedures
Drive a service truck and operate other vehicles
Participate in equipment inventories
Develop and present training classes
Prepare and submit detailed purchase requests for satellite and cable TV consumables and equipment
Prepare and submit reports on scheduled, unscheduled, and emergency satellite, cable TV, and FM radio WO for the BDSC Radio/Satellite TV Lead
Prepare additional reports and perform additional duties as assigned by the site Radio/Satellite TV Lead
Perform additional duties and projects as assigned
Requirements:
Three (3) years’ successful experience, in a cable TV and communications technician position, in a desert environment, for an office and/or residential facility
Ability to work effectively with multi-national staff and demanding customers
Knowledge of principles and processes involved in supporting contract responsibilities at an overseas facility
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules
Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team
Ability to be innovative and be an agent for change
Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information
A high school diploma or GED
Valid passport with a minimum of 18 months remaining to expiration date with 8 blank pages
Valid drivers’ license
Already possess a Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) or be able to obtain a favorable MRPT certification prior to being hired
Satisfactory English proficiency to meet job requirements and to adhere and comply with safety, health, and security measures
Successfully complete and pass the medical and dental examinations as required by Amentum and our customer for deployment to Iraq
Nice to have:
Training equivalent to a Technical Associate’s degree or Certificate
BICSI Registered Technician
Broad background in cable TV, communication electronics and cabling infrastructure
Previous out of home country experience and previous work experience in harsh environmental conditions are a plus