Head of Telecoms

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Qualifications

 Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering

Knowledge and/or Experience

 10 years experience in Engineering roles, including 6 years in the Oil & Gas Industry, and including 2 years experience in a supervisory or acting role, or oversight of contractor/sub- contractors/service/vendor personnel.

 Extensive experience with Oil & Gas Companies, EPC contractors, sub- contractors, vendors, or service companies involved in the oil and gas industry.

 Experienced and competent in managing across all phases of project execution including start up and handover, and managing technical issues.

 Strong knowledge across engineering disciplines, international engineering standards, specifications, design, and execution methodologies.

 Broad knowledge of telecom/network engineering execution

 Requires demonstrable design experience and hands on expertise with telecoms equipment and systems experience (OTN, UHF TETRA VHF radio Systems, IP Networks), security (Access Control, CCTV surveillance networks, Fence Intrusionr Detection systems, Automatic Number Plate Recognition), Public Address / General Alarm (PAGA), and networks (LAN, Industrial Wireless Networks, , Routers, Switches, Servers etc), Ship to Shore (SSL) Communication Systems, Hazardous area requirements (EExd, EEi, EExe).

 Shall be proficient in fibre optic cabling network design (both ISP and OSP), copper cable networks and relevant infrastructure such as duct banks, cable / ladder tray designs. This shall include transition of design engineering to construction deliverables

 Strong leadership skills, personal integrity, experience guiding and assisting contractor teams.

Technical and Business Skills

 Strong analytical, organisational, coordination and planning skills.

 Good mediation skills including conflict resolution, problem-solving, creative thinking, influencing and empathy

 Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs, etc.

 Deep knowledge of industry codes, standards and practices for telecom discipline

Equal Opportunities:

First People Solutions is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.