Engineering Technician - Radio

POSITION:     Engineering Technician - Radio

JOB GRADING:          C1

DEPARTMENT:         Engineering

SITE:   Tarkwa

Role Details

Gold Fields Ghana is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced individual to fill the position of Engineering Technician – Radio.

The successful candidate will be accountable for the day-to-day maintenance of radio subscriber lines, applying technical knowledge and experience to efficiently identify and repair faults while taking proactive measures to minimize waste wherever practicable.

About the role:

• Diagnose and repair of radios, public address, emergency vehicle siren and ancillary equipment

• Undertake daily routine fault tracing and maintenance of telephone subscribers’ lines

• Installation and provision of technical support for VHF/UHF analog and digital systems

• Installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of MotoTRBO digital radio communication system

• Troubleshooting and maintenance of basic network fault

• Undertaking daily routine fault finding and maintenance of handheld radios and radios fixed into vehicles.

• Extending Services to New Areas

• Suggesting improved ways that would prolong the lifespan of all radio equipment

• Maintain a safe and friendly environment to ensure effective engineering standards and procedures are developed and implemented in compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements

About you:

• HND in Electrical and Electronic engineering from a recognized institution

• Relevant Electronic Technician Certificate (Pat III) or any other relevant trade certificate

• Minimum of three years’ experience in similar position

• Must understand good maintenance practices

• Mincom inspecting engineers’ certificate of competency would be an added advantage

• Must have strong interpersonal skills with excellent verbal, written and listening skills

• Must be well-developed oral and written communication skills as well as ability to interact with people of diverse cultures

• Must be able to use initiatives, take responsibility and manage tasks through to completion

• A valid Ghanaian driving license is an advantage