AGL Engineer
Role Overview
Under the authority of the Maintenance Manager, the AGL Engineer is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL) at airport facilities.
This role ensures system reliability, safety compliance, and operational efficiency by conducting preventive and corrective maintenance, collaborating across teams, and maintaining detailed records.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role Overview
Under the authority of the Maintenance Manager, the AGL Engineer is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL) at airport facilities.
This role ensures system reliability, safety compliance, and operational efficiency by conducting preventive and corrective maintenance, collaborating across teams, and maintaining detailed records.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance of AGL systems, including runway and taxiway lighting, guidance signs, circuits, cables, transformers, CCRs, and associated control and monitoring equipment.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and promptly address faults to maintain safe and reliable operation of AGL systems.
- Replace or repair damaged and malfunctioning components in response to planned maintenance or emergency requests, minimizing system downtime.
- Perform electrical, functional, and operational tests after maintenance or repair to verify system performance and confirm equipment is safe to return to service.
- Analyze system alarms, circuit faults, and equipment malfunctions to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Respond to emergency callouts and participate in a 24/7 standby rotation, as required.
- Follow airport safety requirements, electrical safety procedures, operational rules, and approved standard operating procedures.
- Ensure required permits and work documents, including LOA permits and AWP documentation, are available and approved before work begins.
- Conduct Toolbox Talks and safety briefings with the shift team.
- Coordinate with the Airport Operations Team and other stakeholders to obtain work approvals, arrange access, and complete operational handovers.
- Accurately update work orders and preventive and corrective maintenance records in Oracle or other designated systems.
- Prepare and submit clear shift reports detailing work performed, AGL faults and alarms, equipment status, and outstanding issues.
Skills and Qualifications
- 8-10 years of experience in AGL maintenance, including facilities maintenance (CCR, Transformers, Connectors, Network Switches, Network Troubleshooting, Electrical devices and instruments).
- Relevant technical qualifications in AGL or a related field.
- Previous experience in AGL maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Skilled in the use of standard and specialized tools used in this work.
Education
- Minimum Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from an internationally recognized institution.
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