Telecommunications Engineer

• Minimum of University Degree B.Sc. Degree in Electrical, Electronics or Computer Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum of 6 years
• Work experience in telecommunication, network engineering, operation, and maintenance.
• Good reporting, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge and use of computer drawing and office applications.

• Minimum of University Degree B.Sc. Degree in Electrical, Electronics or Computer Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum of 6 years
• Work experience in telecommunication, network engineering, operation, and maintenance.
• Good reporting, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge and use of computer drawing and office applications.

Core Functions

• Carry out technical engineering studies for the design, installation and standardization of Telecom systems and associated utilities, in line with standard specifications and GS TEL installation rules.
• Prepares technical specifications and scope of work to approved standards for various Telecoms projects (evolution/revamp, O&G), evaluate technical bids and prepares evaluation reports and supervise the project deployment.
• Monitor the systems compliance and implement Key Performance Indicator metrics. Also carry out routine telecommunication assessment visit and propose improvements.
• Prepare technical reports, assisting in development of the 5-year work program, evaluating equipment obsolescence and propose replacement plan, update engineering and technical documents and manuals.
• Preparation of technical dossier (Scope of work) to request for quotation from contractors regarding telecommunication projects, and specific operations on systems.
• Participate in supervision of third-party contractor on site to ensure compliance to installation rules.
• Actively participate in FAT, Commissioning activities for all Telecoms equipment and systems, and prepares punch lists and follow-up the progress of the punch list.
• Participates in various commercial activities as required, coordinates the inspection of materials, evaluates technical offers, prepares Service Orders, answers technical queries from suppliers.
• Implement approved technical solutions for new systems, systems integration, and system upgrades as will be assigned by the hierarchies.

Traverse Functions:

• Provide Operation and maintenance support in collaboration with Field Engineers and Technicians, of the following field systems and equipment: PA/GA, CCTV, GMDSS, Access control, Radar with AIS, UHF/VHF Radios, Satellite TV, Line of site/ non-line of site microwave links: WiMAX, 4G/LTE, Radar Beacon (RACON), Non-Directional Beacon (NBD), Video conference, Infrastructure monitoring systems.
• Support offshore Telecom specialists and assist in carrying out maintenance activities on Telecom systems.
• Recommend for adoption, appropriate solutions for operational problems/anomalies of Telecommunication Equipment/Systems at Field.
• Participate in affiliate Telecoms and other IST projects and related task forces and deliver on assigned tasks.

Accountabilities

• Timely delivery of technical documentation.
• Timely delivery of project deliverables and within budget. 
• Performance in line with the operation and service level agreement for telecommunication systems, network, and services.

Context & Environment:

• Optimization of telecom for good spare management.
• Non-conformities on some installation as against general specifications or audits.
• Telecom preventive maintenance plan to implement on all sites.
• Existing systems require upgrade and replacement in some cases to integrate new projects.