Field Service Representative

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The Reconfigurable Desktop Trainer (R-DTT) support team conducts all maintenance and repairs to the R-DTT simulators located at various defence establishments in Australia. Each site is manned by a Field
Service Representative FSR (who is a Simulation Technician (SIMTECH) / Trainer) with management of the sites being the responsibility of the maintenance manager (MM).

The purpose of the FSR position is to ensure that the administrative servicing maintenance training and repair activities associated with the ongoing customer support for the R-DTT are carried out in accordance
with contracted requirements for the site as detailed in the R-DTT through life support contract.

KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As an R-DTT Field Service Representative (FSR) you are accountable for:

• Provide on-site support to the conduct of unit R-DTT training including out of hours on site support for unit R-DTT training;
• Provide on call off site support via phone contact during out of hours operation;
• Perform corrective and preventative maintenance of the R-DTT s;
• Perform on site first line repair to R-DTT s;
• Delivery of in unit R-DTT operator instructor and maintainer training courses;
• Design and deliver additional exercises and scenarios as well as edit existing training scenarios;
• Assist in software and hardware modifications of the R-DTT;
• Provide direct liaison with the customer with regard to upgrades and suggested improvements of the R-DTT s;
• Provide detailed monthly reporting statistics to the MM (or PM) with regard to simulator usage KPIs and downtime;
• Maintain integrity of configured baseline of R-DTT hardware and software;
• Maintain on site stores and spares inventory;
• Provide subject matter expertise to Thales management with regard to future land-based simulation projects;

KEY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
To be successful in your role you will have demonstrated and/or acquired the following knowledge and experience:

• Sound understanding of computer and networking maintenance and servicing principals;
• Advanced diagnostic and fault-finding capabilities;
• Experience in the compilation and submission of detailed monthly reports;
• Experience in the writing and management of technical publications;
• Experience in use of JIRA
• Excellent Microsoft word and XLS skills;
• Experience in the development and delivery of training;
• Experience in parts and issues database management;
• Demonstrate ability to liaise with customers and internal stakeholders in support of a major project;
• Demonstrate ability to utilise a failure reporting and corrective action system;
• Demonstrate ability to understand and utilise a configuration management process

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY

After you have applied you will receive an email acknowledging your application. Well then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment you will need to complete pre-employment police checks.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit #LI-VG1

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