Mechanical Technician – Aerostat Field Operations

Department-Aerostat Field Operations

Position-Mechanical Technician

Qualification-Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

1. Job Purpose

Responsible for the mechanical operation, deployment, recovery, inspection and first-level maintenance of the Aerostat and its associated ground equipment during field operations.

2. Key Responsibilities

Carry out Aerostat site setup, deployment, tethering, recovery, dismantling and packing activities.

Operate and maintain winches, gears, drums, pulleys, tether-handling systems and other mechanical assemblies used during field operations.

Perform pre-operation and post-operation inspections for alignment, wear, loose fasteners, abnormal vibration, tether winding and mechanical damage.

Carry out first-level mechanical troubleshooting and minor field maintenance, and report faults requiring higher-level intervention.

Maintain equipment condition, inspection records and field maintenance/operation logs.

Coordinate with the Electrical Technician during deployment, operation and recovery while following approved procedures and safety requirements.

3. Required Knowledge and Skills

Practical knowledge of winches, gears, pulleys, drums, bearings, shafts, fasteners and basic mechanical systems.

Ability to read basic mechanical drawings and equipment manuals and use common mechanical tools.

Ability to identify mechanical abnormalities and perform basic field troubleshooting.

Willingness and ability to work at outdoor field locations and participate in complete Aerostat operations.

4. Field Operations Requirement

This is a field-oriented Aerostat operations position. The technician is expected to participate in site setup, deployment, operation, monitoring, recovery, dismantling, inspection, packing and associated field records.

Work Location: In person