Global Dimensions is a HUBZone, service disabled, veteran-owned small business based in Fredericksburg, VA. We are a dynamic, expanding company with exciting opportunities in language/culture, training/education/instruction, IT, cyber security, and intelligence (analysts, CI, HUMINT, SIGINT, etc.).
We are seeking an Overhead and Aircraft Hangar Door Lead for a position at Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
As the Overhead and Aircraft Hangar Door Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of sectional overhead doors and large-scale aircraft hangar door systems in a mission-critical airfield environment. This role provides technical leadership and operational oversight to ensure all door systems function safely, reliably, and in full compliance with applicable codes, manufacturer specifications, and base requirements, supporting uninterrupted flight operations.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Lead and coordinate inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities for sectional overhead doors, rolling steel doors, and aircraft hangar door systems (e.g., hydraulic, electric, bi-fold, sliding, or vertical lift systems).
- Provide technical guidance and hands-on leadership for preventive and corrective maintenance involving motors, gearboxes, tracks, rollers, cables, springs, control panels, limit switches, safety devices, and seals.
- Oversee diagnostics of mechanical, electrical, and control system issues, ensuring proper use of tools, procedures, and technical documentation.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for emergency service calls, directing response efforts to restore operational capability with minimal downtime.
- Lead and supervise installation of new door systems and components in accordance with manufacturer specifications, project requirements, and site constraints.
- Verify completion of operational testing and safety inspections following maintenance, repairs, or installations.
- Enforce compliance with OSHA standards, safety protocols, and base-specific regulations, promoting a strong safety culture.
- Review and ensure accuracy of maintenance records, inspection reports, and parts usage documentation.
- Coordinate work planning and scheduling with base facilities, operations personnel, and subcontractors to minimize impact to airfield operations.
- Maintain accountability for tools, equipment, materials, and housekeeping standards within assigned work areas.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience servicing sectional overhead doors and/or aircraft hangar door systems.
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with large industrial door systems and motorized controls.
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
- Familiarity with safety practices related to high-tension springs, heavy equipment, and elevated work.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess a valid U.S. Driver’s License
- Possess a valid U.S. Passport (preferred)
- Must be able to meet all current USCENTCOM Deployment Policy Requirements, as outlined in the USCENTCOM APR 23 MOD EIGHTEEN TO USCENTCOM INDIVIDUAL AND INDIVIDUAL-UNIT DEPLOYMENT POLICY
- Able to obtain and maintain a valid Residency Visa for Qatar
- Must be able to work in extreme environmental conditions including dust and high temperatures.
- Must be able to endure long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.
TRAVEL: 100%, in deployed location.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
Global Dimensions does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.