Summary
BAE Systems provides aircraft maintenance and training support to the Royal Saudi Air Force in Saudi Arabia. The Metrology Technician calibrates and repairs electrical test, measurement and diagnostic equipment, analyses measurement problems, and maintains laboratory and quality systems. Applicants need at least four years of formal calibration-related training and five years of practical TMDE experience, including familiarity with RSAF requirements and ISO 17025. The role is in Dhahran and offers a competitive salary; expatriate appointments initially begin on single status, with the option to apply for family to join later.
The posting
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Metrology Technician (Electrical)
Grade 7
Salary: Competitive
Location: Dhahran
JOB PURPOSE
BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor (PC) under the Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to provide equipment, support and training to Saudi Arabia. We provide maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and train RSAF personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons. For such maintenance and training, this role is responsible for applying measurement science, mathematics, physics, and engineering theory and principles to design, develop processes and methods for calibrating electrical, dimensional, optical, physical, mechanical, environmental and/or chemical Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE). Analyse and solve calibration problems using advanced mathematical and engineering knowledge. Use statistics and uncertainty of measurement to analyse measurement standards and processes. May develop software to assist in calibration laboratory and/or departmental processes. Recommend calibration standards and TMDE. Maintain calibration laboratory and/or quality systems. Perform laboratory and/or departmental administration and management.
RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION
You will have successfully completed formal training, over a minimum period of 4 years, directed towards the calibration, repair and alignment of either Electrical or Mechanical, Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) a knowledge of both Electrical and Mechanical calibration would be advantageous.
Gained at least five years practical experience involved in the calibration and repair of Test Measurement Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) and RSAF specific TMDE used in the support of military aircraft systems. Must be fully conversant with the requirements of RSAFI 4-7702, MetCal Wing Quality Manual and be familiar with the contents of RSAF Manual 105-8 (Training), RSAF Manual 67-1 (Supply), RSAF Manual 78-series (Safety) and a good understanding of ISO 17025.
Incumbent requires experienced managerial and engineering judgment, creativity, initiative and leadership skills including a practical knowledge of Metrology.
An ability to communicate with high level RSAF and BAE Systems personnel both orally and in writing using proper tact, protocol and diplomacy, and to draft technical procedures, reports and technician evaluations as directed.
Must possess a high standard of personal integrity and fully committed to working to a high standard of ethical behaviour.
Performance in this post requires you to be computer literate and an experienced user of the Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, excel, PowerPoint, Access).
In this role, you will be expected to be proactive in planning resources to match future tasks, excellent organisational skills, show initiative and establish successful working relationships with the RSAF.
EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary, rent free accommodation, with access to free recreation facilities, all available within Company secured accommodation. In addition, a generous leave and travel allowance makes this an opportunity not to be missed.
On successfully securing a role your appointment to Saudi Arabia will initially be on single status. On commencement of employment in Saudi Arabia you will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you in the future. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia.
SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and travel allowance, a full health care scheme and access to subsidised recreational facilities
BAE Systems
At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of some 82,500 people in over 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.
All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer appr