(Senior) Technician, Station Support

(Senior) Technician, Station Support
Luxembourg - Betzdorf
Reporting to Aiden O'DWYER

 

 

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

 

The Technician, Station Support (SSG Team) covers the ground communications systems and power system operations on a 24/7 basis. The incumbent maintains and operates the SES ground assets in Betzdorf and other third-party sites globally. This includes support to third party teleports that are contracted for TT&C and payload services.

SSG also acts as first-line intervention to the Betzdorf power and HVAC systems during out-of-office hours and provide “hand and eyes” support to hosted customer equipment.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS

 

• • Respond to any ground system anomaly that causes a payload communication or a TT&C outage or disturbance and restore the service with the least possible delay
• Provide 24/7 service support to SES global customers
  • Provide operation reports on technical activities
  • (Re)configure the Betzdorf teleport to provide backhaul, signal processing and uplink services to customers
  • Pro-actively maintain the BTZ and backup stations in an excellent state.
  • Support the various satellite ranging systems ensuring continuity of accurate data provision to the Flight Dynamics team
  • Participate in LEOP (Launch and Early Orbit Phase) operations as well as satellite relocations for SES satellite missions and other operators

• • Support SES internal & external customers, including, equipment hosting, engineering and Sales

• • Take 1st line responsibility outside normal office hours for infrastructure systems
  • Ensure all IT security measures and procedures are followed

 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

 

• Technician diploma or degree in a relevant technical discipline (Telecommunications, Electronics, RF…)
• Experience at least 5 years in similar role or in a satellite operations NOC-based role
• Fluent in English

 

OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS

 

• • Ability to work shift
  • Ability to work at heights
  • Security clearance. The incumbent must be willing to undergo a security clearance.

SES is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer