JOB TITLE: Telecommunication Study & Projects Engineer
JOB LOCATION: Lagos
JOB DETAILS:
- People Data: In daily contact with 17+ service contract personnel operating and maintaining the telecommunication systems and network
- Financial Data: Delegated substitute for the Head of Telecommunication
- Production Data: Telecom projects activities in the 3 Affiliate districts (Joint Venture, Deep Water and Corporate) of 40 sites including 5 offshore and 2 onshore locations, 2 FPSO, Rigs, Offices and Residences.
- Scope include: Architecture and Infrastructure, Data and Telephony, Collaboration, Fiber optics, cable Network, Videoconference, Microwave systems, Mobile and Broadband System, Business support system (Mobile Radio, GDMSS, RACON, CCTV, POB/ACS, PAGA, CATV, RADAR, Navigation aids etc.) and Building Projects.
- Statistical Data: 7+ Projects yearly
Job Responsibilities
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- Perform studies and detailed engineering specifications of projects with a view to meeting the desired objectives, in accordance to Company Headquarter recommendations, international and national standards.
- Recommend and supervise the Implementation of approved technical architectures and solutions as regards improvement in the reliability and performance of the affiliate telecoms Infrastructure.
- Analyse the telecommunication market, monitor evolution of new solutions and propose improvement practices.
- Propose technical specifications and architecture to affiliate Building construction pre-project, Production field development to ensure compatibility of the new installation with existing telecom infrastructure
- Establish, write and maintain general specifications and technical specifications for projects and system procedures
- Define the functional, operational and technical interface between telecommunications systems and equipment of other disciplines such as MEP, electricity, structures etc
- Propose and implement approved new management tools for network optimisation.
- Defined detailed engineering for the integration of new projects into existing network with minimum disruption to IST services.
- Follow up and ensure proper documentations to smoothen transfer of projects to the operations team
- Ensure consistency of solutions with standards and Company Headquarter practices in the affiliate
- Develop with Head of Telecoms of Method and Project best practice for contractor’s management: defined indicators, KPI and SLA and follow up compliant by service contractors
- Participate in writing of scope of work and evaluation of technical bids, contract negotiations and recommendation for award
- Provide report on project activities, operational activities and any other development
- Propose new evolutions in system and network design to Head of Telecom and implement validated proposals
- Propose and implement approved routine telecoms preventive maintenance activities.
- Ensure that telecom means for crisis/emergency management in the CMT / EMT / ERIT and BCP in the district are operational.
- Follow up the resolution of curative interventions on equipment by service contract personnel
- Ensure the optimal stocking of equipment spares or parts and other telecom consumables. Review MRP planning and update accordingly
- Follow up the update of network diagrams, layout, equipment numbering, maintenance log books, telephone directory etc
- Propose and implement approved cost-effective maintenance approach.
- Attend factory and onsite tests and take part in commissioning of telecoms system
- Liaise with Procurement department regarding the purchase of equipment, check for quality and conformity of delivered equipment by suppliers.
- Follow up the implementation of Frame Agreement for materials and services where necessary
- Assist the Head of Telecom in the control and management of service contract personnel. Ensure compliance to HSE rules, Telecom best practices and good housekeeping
- Follow up the resolutions of faults, incidents escalated to external service providers or OEM
- Participate in Service Quality Meeting with service providers and contractors
Context and Environment:
- District spread geographical locations including onshore and offshore. Continuously increasing number of users requiring the maintenance and support of existing systems while providing new solutions and resources.
- Office environment of frequent electric power outages and dependence on external resources (service contracts) especially providers of national Telecom infrastructure whose services are not reliable
- Delay in equipment sourced overseas.
- Environment of severe lightning and thunder strikes.
- Timely delivery of project deliverables and within budget. Delays will impact on the planned delivery of telecom services.
- Timely delivery of as-built technical documentation.
- Effective transfer of knowledge and handover of completed projects to operation and maintenance teams
- Ensure the availability and efficient Telecom Services for operations and emergency support. Degraded services will impact on user’s productivity and production.
- Ensure timely problem resolution to minimise downtime of telecoms services
- Ensure system capacity is adequate and upgraded accordingly to meet increasing needs of the business.
- Ensure up to date records of network architecture diagrams, inventory of assets, Telephone directory etc
Qualifications / Experience Required
- B.Eng or M.Sc degree in Electrical / Electronic or Telecommunication Engineering.
- Minimum of 5 – 8 years experience in Telecoms systems operations and project management preferably in Oil and Gas environment.
- Sound technical skills, very good ability to prioritize tasks, ability to work under pressure, good interpersonal skills.
- Good team player, negotiation and communications skills, knowledge of French Language is an advantage.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Deadline: June 10, 2021
Job Features
Job Category | Telecom/Robotics/Technology |