Overview
Comms Technical Assistant Jobs in Basra, Al-Basra Governorate, Iraq at Control Risks
Title: Comms Technical Assistant
Company: Control Risks
Location: Basra, Al-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.
