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About Us
One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
What You’ll Do
The VSAT Technician is a mid-entry level field Technician position in which the level of knowledge and experience will provide a technician capable of working on the majority of installations and services with occasional assistance from onshore support. The Level 2 Technician is to manage the site installation or fault restoration; either alone or as a lead of L1 technicians, within a scope of work defined by Project or Operations management to a successful conclusion proactively resolving situational problems across the range of Viasat Energy Services
The level 2 Technician will have good practical knowledge of Viasat Energy Services core services and technologies with site-related manufacturer equipment encompassing managed service, marine & land satellite services; and of regionally variant services including LTE, fixed & stabilized LOS radio, and associated Rig Telecommunications systems; a practical understanding of CE IP Network service with the ability to complete minor work independently and work under instruction for more advanced requirements.
The Level 2 technician will be expected to advance through independent study of technical materials and company supplied in house training courses. The Technician will ensure that RigNet: documentation, process, compliance, QHSE, training & company values are the foremost of all work undertaken.
The day-to-day
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Installation, commissioning & fault diagnostics of GEO VSAT fixed single and dual Antenna Systems.
- Installation, commissioning & fault diagnostics of GEO VSAT auto acquisition antenna systems
- Installation, commissioning & fault diagnostics of GEO VSAT stabilized single – Seatel or Intellian & other product range.
- Commissioning & fault diagnosis of single & multiple carrier services on the above systems related to specific manufacturer Satellite access technologies for SCPC, Newtec, IDirect, CnC
- Installation commissioning of HTS VSAT systems such as GX
- Installation, basic troubleshooting & configuration of Viasat Energy Services managed Network Lan infrastructure on site.
- Installation, commissioning, and fault diagnostics of Out of Band system.
- Complies with all Viasat Energy Services, customer and regional compliance, HS&E and QA policies and regulations.
- Maintains all requested Viasat Energy Services documentation and reporting procedures
- Completes Viasat Energy Services-associated technical training to within acceptable levels
What You’ll Need
- University Bachelor Degree or College Associate Degree in Electrical / Communications / Computer discipline or equivalent experience
- Company apprenticeship or vocational training as part of a structured training program within similar technology company profile.
- Experience of 1-2 years recognized industry experience with demonstrated success at the level.
- Specific manufacturer training or recognized Viasat technology training ( GVF & Cisco Network eg ICND1 , Stabilised terminal & satellite access technology certifications).
- PC literate – Windows Applications etc o Skilled Electrical installation of infrastructure including rack, junction boxes, cables ( coax, Ethernet, fiber, signal & electrical) including termination of all connectors to within manufacturer specifications o Competent use of associated installation and test equipment ( spectrum analyzer, power meter, DVM, etc ). o Fluent English is written and spoken preferred.
- Effective communication to line manager, Project manager ( external & internal ) and client stakeholders
- Structured problem-solving abilities in a pressured environment o Valid Drivers license for the country (Saudi) you are working in
- Saudi nationality required sponsorship is not available for this role
What Will Help You On The Job
- VSAT systems
EEO statement
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.
