Job ID
50293
Job Title
Mechanical Demining Machine Operator
To work for
Global Clearance Solutions AG
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Operations
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
• Conduct daily pre-operation and post-operation inspections of the machine.
• Clean and maintain the equipment in good working and operational condition.
• Carry out basic routine and daily maintenance tasks.
• Report any mechanical, electrical, or technical faults to the maintenance team promptly.
Occupational Health and Safety
• Fully comply with all occupational health and safety requirements.
• Strictly follow the company's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and machine operating procedures.
• Ensure that all operations are conducted safely and in accordance with applicable company and project requirements.
Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
• Conduct daily pre-operation and post-operation inspections of the machine.
• Clean and maintain the equipment in good working and operational condition.
• Carry out basic routine and daily maintenance tasks.
• Report any mechanical, electrical, or technical faults to the maintenance team promptly.
Occupational Health and Safety
• Fully comply with all occupational health and safety requirements.
• Strictly follow the company's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and machine operating procedures.
• Ensure that all operations are conducted safely and in accordance with applicable company and project requirements.
Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent as a minimum.
• A technical or vocational qualification in any of the following fields is preferred:
o Mechanical Engineering / Mechanics
o Electrical Engineering / Electrical Systems
o Heavy Equipment
o Automotive or Machinery Engineering
• Hold a valid driving licence.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive mechanics and electrical systems.
• A technical or vocational qualification in any of the following fields is preferred:
o Mechanical Engineering / Mechanics
o Electrical Engineering / Electrical Systems
o Heavy Equipment
o Automotive or Machinery Engineering
• Hold a valid driving licence.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive mechanics and electrical systems.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
. Required Skills and Competencies
Technical Skills
• Ability to operate mechanical demining equipment safely and effectively.
• Basic understanding of preventive maintenance.
• Ability to identify and report basic mechanical and technical faults.
• Ability to read and understand basic technical instructions and operating manuals.
Professional Competencies
• Discipline and commitment.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, particularly in field conditions.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to learn quickly.
• Strong commitment to safety procedures and operational standards.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
Technical Skills
• Ability to operate mechanical demining equipment safely and effectively.
• Basic understanding of preventive maintenance.
• Ability to identify and report basic mechanical and technical faults.
• Ability to read and understand basic technical instructions and operating manuals.
Professional Competencies
• Discipline and commitment.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, particularly in field conditions.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to learn quickly.
• Strong commitment to safety procedures and operational standards.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
Salary and Benefits
to be determine
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
Aug 13, 2026
Expiry Date
Sep 12, 2026
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