Support Engineer

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About the client
Our client is a world leader in airborne and marine geophysical solutions, including value-adding data acquisition, data processing, data interpretation, data management and specialised software. They offer natural resource mapping for oil and gas, mining, underground water and geothermal resources and predominately serve the government, energy and utility markets.

With its headquarters situated in Spain, and 13 office locations worldwide, they have executed more than 1000 projects across 6 continents. In addition to their team of 250 highly qualified employees, they own 85 geophysical systems and a fleet of 25 specialised aircraft. They continue to execute projects with sustainability, technological innovation, operational excellence, and cost efficiency at the centre of their core values.

Due to business growth, they are seeking aSupport Engineer to join their internationally growing team based in Jandakot, WA.   

 About the roleSurvey projects range in size and scope, with thousands of line kilometres flown on an annual basis on various airborne geophysical technologies in various countries across the world. As a Support Engineer, you will participate in maintaining the AGG (Airborne Gravity Gradiometer) systems for the company.

Reporting to the AGG Engineer, you will rotate between working in the Jandakot office and being in the field for up to 4 weeks at a time. You will utilise your hands-on experience in electronics, mechanical tools and instrumentation to complete calibrations, fault finding and repairs of the geophysical equipment, design & build auxiliary systems as well as preparing daily reports on its status. 

Requirements of the role include:

• assist in maintaining the AGG systems
• perform scheduled & unscheduled maintenance
• install systems into aircraft
• provide support to field technicians

This role offers full training and on-the-job skills development for those looking to become or advance their career in airborne geophysical surveying. The following benefits are also provided: 

• Onsite parking available 
• Field allowance 
• Per diem allowance
• Time off in lieu 
• Private medical insurance       
• Salary continuation                  
• Healthy living reimbursement 
• Paid Fringe Benefit Tax

 Relocation assistance will be considered for the right candidate. 

 About you
The successful candidate will hold an Electronic Engineer Degree or Diploma or be a highly qualified technician (Cert IV minimum), be keen to learn, have natural leadership qualities, and be able to utilise an autonomous approach. You will ideally have practical electronics experience with a good mechanical aptitude. Previous hands-on electronic experience is advantageous, particularly soldering on PCBs and connectors using multimeters and oscilloscopes. Experience in Schematic Design software and a good understanding of PC architecture are required.

Please note: To be considered for this position you must be an Australian citizen with a current Australian passport.

 If you don't meet all of the requirements listed here but still feel you'd be a good fit for the role due to your skills or experience, please don't hesitate to apply! 

All applications will strictly be handled by 11 Recruitment. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Graham Patullo on 6186 1634

Keywords: Electronic Technician, Electronic Engineer, Aviation, Aerospace, Geophysics, Physics, Mechanical, Engineering, calibration, electronic equipment, Support Engineer,  geophysical systems,