Mechanical Asset Operator / Operator of demining machinery and equipment in The Mines Advisory Group

MAG Ukraine

Position title: Operator of demining machinery and equipment

Location: Mykolaiv

Probationary period: 3 months

Estimated start date:as soon as possible

Closing position: February 2 2026, but applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis and the position may be offered earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Salary:UAH 50,500 before tax/UAH 38,885 after tax

About MAG:

MAG is an international organization that has been around for over 30 years clears areas of explosive objects and educates about risks in more than 34 countries around the world. MAG saves lives and builds futures by working with others to restore lands contaminated by the debris of conflict, reduce the daily risk of death or injury to civilians, and create safe conditions for development. In 1997, MAG shared a Nobel Prize for its work as a founding member of the International Company to Ban Landmines.  Our vision is a safe future for men, women and children affected by armed violence or conflict.

Our mission:

Since the beginning of the Russian invasion on February 24, 2022, Ukraine has been subjected to heavy artillery fire, rocket and airstrikes, as well as the use of land mines and cluster munitions. The scale of the conflict and the use of powerful and indiscriminate weapons requires an immediate response. MAG's mission is to save lives and build a safer future by providing people with educational risk information to help them stay alive. 

MAG encourages applications from people with special needs. We strive to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all employees feel respected and supported in realizing their potential.

Our organization is recognized as critical to the functioning of the economy during a special period.

 JOB DESCRIPTION:

The operator is responsible for the operation of mechanical means to remove vegetation; land preparation and/or mechanical cleaning, following all MAG standard operating procedures and mechanical safety standards. 

maintenance checklist from the factory, the equipment is ready for use.

• Report any malfunctions on the machine to the mechanical support manager, technical field manager and team leader

• Assist the mechanical engineer in the repair and routine maintenance of mechanical equipment andof attachments.

• Responsible for all loading and unloading of mechanical equipment from the vehicle.

• Ensuring proper securing of mechanical equipment during transportation.

• Ensuring cleanliness and serviceability of equipment, any defects must be reported to Mechanical Support Manager, Technical Field Manager and Team Leader for appropriate action.

 Operational activity

•Use of mechanical equipment with its devices in accordance with the instructions of the manager of management and technical issues; manager; team leader.

• Ensuring all activities performed with mechanical equipment conform to MAG standard operating procedures. Any deviations from these must be approved by the technical manager and recorded in the Task Plan.

• Daily progress report of the work performed by the mechanical equipment, technical field manager, team leader.

Duties of all MAG staff

As part of their duties, all MAG staff are required to:

• Maintain and implement standard policies MAG, including but not limited to the Personal Conduct Policy, Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults, Dignity at Work, Financial Crime Policy, Gifts and Hospitality Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy.

• Understand and adhere to the standards set out in MAG's Safety Concept, act with due care and attention to protect the welfare of everyone who comes into contact with MAG's work, and report concerns if they will arise.

• Work within MAG's core values, promoting its spirit and mission.

• Work to achieve program goals and/or the department's business plan.

• Ensure all MAG policies and procedures are read and followed, and stay abreast of MAG activities.

• Apply knowledge from relevant training and development programs.

ABOUT YOU:

We are looking for a candidate with:

• Good physical fitness

• Knowledge of humanitarian demining, preferably at the BDC (Basic Demining Course) level

• Experience with mechanized demining equipment (will be an advantage)

• Good hand-eye coordination

• Basic knowledge of the English language (will be an advantage)

• Interest in mastering mechanized demining and willingness to participate in trainings with mechanized demining equipment.

How to apply:

This vacancy is available only to citizens of Ukraine. Interested candidates may apply by submitting a resume and cover letter by February 02 2026, but applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis and the position may be offered before this date if a suitable candidate is available.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we cannot respond to every one. If you do not hear back from us within 3 weeks of submitting your application, your application has not been successful.

 Please note that as part of MAG's safeguarding commitment, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. 

MAG adheres to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be a good fit for one of our positions, we welcome your application regardless of your experience. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive work environment where all employees feel respected and supported in realizing their potential. 

MAG Ukraine_English version

Position Title: Mechanical Asset Operator

Location: Mykolaiv

February 2026 but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and position could be assigned prior to closing date if we find a suitable candidate. Salary: UAH 50,500 gross/ UAH 38,885 net About MAG: MAG is an international organization that has been delivering explosive ordnance clearance and risk education globally for over 30 years in over 34 countries. MAG saves lives and builds futures by working with others to reclaim land contaminated with the debris of conflict, to reduce the daily risk of death or injury for civilians, and to create safe and secure conditions for development. MAG shared the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize as a founding member of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines for our work to ban landmines. Our vision is a safe and secure future for men, women and children affected by armed violence and conflict.

Our mission:

Since the Russian invasion of 24th February, Ukraine has been subjected to heavy artillery bombardment, missiles, and air strikes, as well as the use of landmines and cluster munitions. The scale of the conflict and the use of high impact and indiscriminate weapons requires an urgent and extensive response.  MAG seeks to save lives and build safer futures by providing risk education to communities, to help them stay safe. MAG is also in the process of seeking accreditation to start conducting explosive ordnance disposal and demining activities in Ukraine, to save the lives of people affected by the conflict. 

MAG strongly encourages people with disabilities to apply. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

MAG is an organization that is approved as a critically important organization for national infrastructure.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Operator is responsible for operating the mechanical asset to do vegetation removal; ground preparation and/or mechanical clearance. Adherence to all MAG SL Standard Operating Procedures and Safety Standards during mechanical activities. 

Responsibilities will include:

Pre/Post Deployment

• New damage to the asset must be recorded on the VRRF
• Ensure that the mechanical asset is clean.
• The asset is then checked for serviceability against the Plant Maintenance Checklist.
• After passing the inspection against the Plant Maintenance Checklist the asset is ready for deployment.
• Report any faults on the machine to the Mechanical Support Manager, Technical Field Manager and Team Leader
• Assist the Mechanic with repairs and regular maintenance of the mechanical asset and its attachments.
• Responsible for all loading and unloading of the mechanical asset from the support vehicle.
• Ensure that the mechanical asset is properly secured whilst being transported.
• Ensure that the team support vehicle is clean and serviceable, any defects are to be reported to the Mechanical Support Manager and Technical Field Manager and Team Leader for action by fleet support element.

Operations

• Use the mechanical asset with its attachments as directed by the TFM; FOM; Supervisor; Team Leader.
• Ensure all activities conducted by the mechanical asset are in line with MAG SL SOP’s. Any deviation thereof needs to be approved by the TOM and recorded in the Task Implementation Plan.
• Report daily progress of work completed by the mechanical asset to the Technical Field Manager, Team Leader.

 Responsibilities for All MAG Staff

As part of their roles, all MAG staff are required to:

• Uphold and implement MAG standard policies including, but not limited to the Policy on Personal Conduct, Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults, Dignity at Work, Financial Crime Policy, Gifts and Hospitality Policy, and Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Understand and uphold the standards outlined in MAG’s Safeguarding Framework, acting with due care and attention to safeguard the wellbeing of anyone that comes into contact with MAG’s work and reporting concerns if they do arise.  
• Work within the framework of MAG’s core values, promoting its ethos and mission statement.
• Work towards achieving programme and/or department business plan objectives.
• Ensure familiarity with and adhere to all MAG policies and procedures and keep informed of MAG activities. 
• Undertake and apply learning from appropriate training and development programmes.

 ABOUT YOU:

We are seeking a candidate with:

• Good physical ability
• Knowledge of demining, preferably completion of the Basic Demining Course (BDC)
• Experience with mechanical demining assets is an advantage
• Interest in mechanical demining
• Good eye–hand coordination
• Willingness to participate in mechanical asset trainings
• Basic English-speaking skills are an advantage

 How to apply:

This opportunity is available to Ukrainian nationals only. Interested candidates are invited to submit applications by submitting a CV and covering letter by 02 February 2026  but applications will be reviewed on rolling basis and position could be assigned prior to closing date if we find a suitable candidate.

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of applying, it means that your application has not been successful. 

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. 

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.