Job ID
47002
Job Title
HMA Operator – Mechanical Assets
To work for
Global Clearance Solutions AG
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Construction/Installation/Repair - Transport/Auto park/Drivers - Craftsman / Skilled worker
Job Type
Full time
Minimum Education Level
Intermediate Institute
Responsibilities
The HMA Operator – Mechanical Assets is responsible for the safe operation of mechanical mine clearance machines in accordance with IMAS, NMAS and GCS SOPs.
Key Responsibilities:
• Operate GCS-100 and GCS-200 mechanical clearance machines
• Conduct daily pre- and post-operation checks
• Adjust machine settings based on terrain and contamination
• Maintain radio communication with Team Leaders and Operations Manager
• Follow approved logistics routes and safety procedures
• Maintain operational logs, fuel usage records and waybills
• Perform basic maintenance checks and support repair activities
• Conduct risk assessments before machine deployment
• Follow emergency shutdown and CASEVAC procedures
• Support EOD teams and integrated clearance operations
• Assist in post-clearance verification and land handover
• Ensure compliance with IMAS, NMAS and GCS SOPs
Key Responsibilities:
• Operate GCS-100 and GCS-200 mechanical clearance machines
• Conduct daily pre- and post-operation checks
• Adjust machine settings based on terrain and contamination
• Maintain radio communication with Team Leaders and Operations Manager
• Follow approved logistics routes and safety procedures
• Maintain operational logs, fuel usage records and waybills
• Perform basic maintenance checks and support repair activities
• Conduct risk assessments before machine deployment
• Follow emergency shutdown and CASEVAC procedures
• Support EOD teams and integrated clearance operations
• Assist in post-clearance verification and land handover
• Ensure compliance with IMAS, NMAS and GCS SOPs
Qualifications
Minimum 3 years’ experience operating heavy machinery or mechanical EOD assets
• Experience with bulldozers, excavators, loaders or similar equipment
• Knowledge of mechanical maintenance and servicing techniques
• Ability to assess terrain and operational risks
• Familiarity with radio communication and reporting procedures
• Strong teamwork and coordination skills
Desirable:
• Experience in mine action or humanitarian demining
• First Aid and emergency response training
• IMAS EOD Level 1 certification
• Experience working in high-risk environments
• Experience with bulldozers, excavators, loaders or similar equipment
• Knowledge of mechanical maintenance and servicing techniques
• Ability to assess terrain and operational risks
• Familiarity with radio communication and reporting procedures
• Strong teamwork and coordination skills
Desirable:
• Experience in mine action or humanitarian demining
• First Aid and emergency response training
• IMAS EOD Level 1 certification
• Experience working in high-risk environments
Specific Vacancy Requirements
• Willingness to work in remote and high-risk environments
• Willingness to travel across all regions of Syria
• Medically fit for field deployment
• Strong safety awareness and compliance mindset
• Ability to work in multinational teams
• Strong communication and situational awareness
• Willingness to travel across all regions of Syria
• Medically fit for field deployment
• Strong safety awareness and compliance mindset
• Ability to work in multinational teams
• Strong communication and situational awareness
Salary and Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
Benefits include training and development, PPE and equipment provision, field allowances and career development opportunities
Benefits include training and development, PPE and equipment provision, field allowances and career development opportunities
About us
GCS is a leading manufacturer of mine clearance machines and has completed several HMA projects in Iraq, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Mozambique, South Sudan and other countries. Since 2015, the company started producing the GCS-200/100 demining machines. These platforms have since been supplied to Colombia, Chad, China, Libya, Bahrain, Qatar, Azerbaijan, Thailand, Ukraine and Lithuania. Subsequently GCS expanded its operations and entered the field of HMA with multiple teams managing projects in Iraq, Azerbaijan, Ukraine and Libya. Operating in the MENA and GCC region since 2015 we have gained extensive experience in the HMA sector. With regional activities in Syria, Iraq, Libya, Qatar and the UAE, GCS has demonstrable experience in deploying teams for training and utilization of demining machines in the region. We have knowledge of the contamination levels in Syria after carrying out several exploratory visits since 2017. During subsequent visits, a need has been identified for sustained clearance activities. In 2023, GCS established a branch office which is 100% owned by GCS AG, with full accreditation from UNMAS-Syria. The registration and accreditation remain in force. GCS has started operations in Syria.
Required employees number
5
Posted On
Feb 20, 2026
Expiry Date
Mar 22, 2026
CV Language
English