HSB Technical
Position: Field Engineer
Job ID: 1237/49
Location: Gravesend
Rate/Salary: £56,000 + allowances
Type: Permanent
HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Aerospace sectors. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.
The below job description will outline this position of: Field Engineer
Typically, this person will work as a part of a Navigation Systems team providing planned, preventive maintenance as well as providing support to projects and out of hours cover on an on call rota basis.
HSB Technical’s client is a very established and well-regarded business entity.
Duties and responsibilities of the Field Engineer:
• Diagnose and resolve faults across all sensor systems promptly and efficiently.
• Maintain the continuous operation of all navigation system sensors, including radar, radios, AIS, CCTV, warning lights, tide gauges, and meteorological sensors to ensure port safety.
• Install, monitor, and maintain navigation system sensors and related equipment whilst also assisting with the maintenance and replacement plans for field equipment.
• Research, specify, and help procure replacement equipment, services, or systems.
• Lead or significantly contribute to equipment replacement projects.
• Create and update technical and safety documentation, including risk assessments and asset records.
• Supervise on-site work, ensuring compliance with HSE regulations and organizational requirements.
Qualifications and requirement for the Field Engineer :
• In-depth technical knowledge of electrical, electronic, and computer-based systems, including telecommunications, RADAR, radio, and microwave engineering.
• Proficient in IP networking and IT for configuring and maintaining sensor systems.
• Physically fit and able to pass medical evaluations.
• Able to obtain and maintain required security clearances (BPSS, CTC).
• Flexible, with the ability to work out of hours and participate in an on-call rota.
• Degree in an electronic engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ hands on experience in a comparable role or setting
• Full UK drivers Licence
This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical who have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role
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