Job ID
47003
Job Title
HMA Mechanic / Operator
To work for
Global Clearance Solutions AG
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Construction/Installation/Repair - Engineering - Craftsman / Skilled worker
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Intermediate Institute
Responsibilities
The HMA Mechanic / Operator is responsible for the safe maintenance, repair and operation of mechanical mine clearance machines during mechanical Land Release operations in accordance with IMAS, NMAS and GCS SOPs.
Key Responsibilities
• Ensure the GCS-200 machine is operational and ready for deployment daily
• Conduct daily, scheduled and preventative maintenance
• Perform fault finding, repairs and servicing according to manufacturer specifications
• Ensure availability of spare parts, consumables and tools at worksite
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, reports and asset documentation
• Conduct risk assessments and follow PPE and safety procedures
• Support CASEVAC and emergency response procedures
• Recognize explosive ordnance hazards and coordinate with EOD teams
• Maintain communication with Team Leader and operational teams
• Support integrated clearance operations and land handover processes
• Ensure compliance with IMAS, NMAS and GCS SOP standards
Key Responsibilities
• Ensure the GCS-200 machine is operational and ready for deployment daily
• Conduct daily, scheduled and preventative maintenance
• Perform fault finding, repairs and servicing according to manufacturer specifications
• Ensure availability of spare parts, consumables and tools at worksite
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, reports and asset documentation
• Conduct risk assessments and follow PPE and safety procedures
• Support CASEVAC and emergency response procedures
• Recognize explosive ordnance hazards and coordinate with EOD teams
• Maintain communication with Team Leader and operational teams
• Support integrated clearance operations and land handover processes
• Ensure compliance with IMAS, NMAS and GCS SOP standards
Qualifications
• Certified Diesel Mechanic with minimum 3 years proven experience
• Minimum 3 years operating heavy machinery or mechanical EOD assets
• Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance and field repair
• Experience working in team-based operational environments
• Ability to assess terrain and operational risks
• Familiar with radio communication procedures
Desirable
• Experience in humanitarian mine action or high-risk environments
• First aid and emergency response training
• IMAS EOD Level 1 or higher certification
• Experience with UAV mapping in mine action
• Minimum 3 years operating heavy machinery or mechanical EOD assets
• Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance and field repair
• Experience working in team-based operational environments
• Ability to assess terrain and operational risks
• Familiar with radio communication procedures
Desirable
• Experience in humanitarian mine action or high-risk environments
• First aid and emergency response training
• IMAS EOD Level 1 or higher certification
• Experience with UAV mapping in mine action
Specific Vacancy Requirements
• Medically fit and able to work in field deployments
• Willing to travel and work across all regions of Syria
• Strong safety awareness and compliance mindset
• Ability to work in multinational teams
• Commitment to training and professional development
• Willing to travel and work across all regions of Syria
• Strong safety awareness and compliance mindset
• Ability to work in multinational teams
• Commitment to training and professional development
Salary and Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
Benefits include:
• Training and refresher courses
• Field allowances and travel coverage
• Career development opportunities
• Safe working environment and PPE provision
Benefits include:
• Training and refresher courses
• Field allowances and travel coverage
• Career development opportunities
• Safe working environment and PPE provision
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
