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Apprentice VSAT Technician

ITC is a Global VSAT company providing communications in remote & harsh environments. Once trained the applicant will be expected to work to ITC’s high standards at remote locations in EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) and at times in out of region locations.

Reporting directly to the Field Service Manager & working under the direct supervision of Apprentice Mentor’s and Qualified Technicians the Apprenticeship trainee will be trained in all aspects of a VSAT system in the Energy, Maritime, NGO & Mining industry. The Field Service Department is constantly on standby to deploy and as such the trainee will need to have the ability to work flexibly in a challenging environment.

As an Apprentice your key areas of responsibility will be as follows:

Initial Procedures training.

Gain experience and operational understanding in the following departments: -

UK Field Services:

* Global VSAT Forum training
* Build & test
* Logistics
* HSE training, including basic offshore certificates & working at height.
* Client specific HSE & induction Training
* ITC Documentation

Network Engineering:

* Basic understanding of client’s system setup
* Network infrastructure & basic network configuration.
* VISIO Drawing

Project Management:

* Job Set up/Close out
* Planning

General Training – On the job training.

The trainee will be instructed & trained on the VSAT services ITC Supply, Support & Install. Initially the trainee will work closely with the Build & Test team to understand the equipment ITC use and deploy in the field. They will be shown how to install, commission & repair, thus gaining knowledge on VSAT Systems & VSAT Fundamentals.

Once they have completed BOSIET training and have a valid offshore medical they will have the opportunity to assist technicians in the field. They will gain a broader knowledge for the role and experience first hand what the expectations of an ITC technician are and how we interact with the client to deliver the best service possible.

ITC In House & On-Site Training.

By the end of their 4-year apprenticeship there will be a checklist completed to demonstrate in conjunction with NESCOL periodic assessment set up & commissioning of a VSAT system. Including online training to demonstrate VSAT Fundamentals before advancing to antenna specific training which will include but not limited to:

* Intellian Antennas, V100, V130, V240K/C, V240M
* Seatel Antennas
* Spacetrack Antennas
* Fixed Antennas

Followed by a HOST Exam.

There will be additional assessments during their 4-year Apprenticeship thus increasing their VSAT knowledge on a regular basis.

External Training

The First 2 years of the apprenticeship will be a day release to the NESCOL college to complete the NVQ Electrical Engineering course. At the company’s discretion there may be further training to complete the HNC Course during years 3 & 4.

Knowledge/Skills Required:

* Self-motivated, well organized & forward thinking with the ability to work well under pressure.
* Flexible and willing to assist the team in any capacity.
* Be able to demonstrate a desire and willingness to learn.
* Computer Literate.
* Good communication skills.
* An interest in the VSAT industry would be advantageous.
* Basic understanding of the Energy & Maritime industry is desirable.
* Good level of fitness.

Education/Experience Requirements

* Preferably one-year college experience in a related subject, electrical or electronics.
* At least 5 GCSE’s 2 of which must exceed “C” grade.
* Must be able to demonstrate a solid time and attendance record.

I would like to apply for the post of Apprentice VSAT Technician bases at your esteemed organisation. I have attached my CV.

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