IT Engineer - Networks (Motorola DIMETRA/TETRA, Satellite, Fiber, CCTV) at Western Development Company Limited (WDCL)

Role Summary

• You will design, install, commission, maintain and troubleshoot mission-critical communications and network systems for onshore and offshore oil & gas projects.
• This role requires demonstrable field experience with Motorola DIMETRA & TETRA radio systems, satellite communications and wired/wireless fiber networks, plus proven capability with CCTV, information display systems (FIDS) and pipeline intrusion detection systems (PIDS).

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, test and commission Motorola DIMETRA & TETRA trunked radio systems and associated base stations, repeaters and backhaul.
• Deploy, configure and maintain satellite communications systems and VSAT equipment, including terminal alignment and link verification.
• Design, install and maintain wired (fiber, copper) and wireless (LAN, WLAN) networks; perform fiber splicing, OTDR testing and link acceptance.
• Administer on-premise servers and network services (Windows/Linux servers, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, virtualization).
• Install and commission CCTV/IP camera systems, NVRs, and FIDS (information display systems); perform ongoing fault diagnosis and upgrades.
• Deploy and troubleshoot pipeline intrusion detection systems (PIDS) and sensor networks; integrate alarm and monitoring into control rooms.
• Configure and maintain network security devices (firewalls, VPNs, switches, routers); implement best practices for segmentation and hardening.
• Produce clear technical documentation: network diagrams, as-built drawings, FAT/SAT reports, O&M manuals and handover packs.
• Provide technical support and mentoring to junior technicians; coordinate with vendors and project teams during installation and commissioning.
• Work to HSE and site access requirements; participate in shift/roster schedules and emergency response as required.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in radio communications networks (DIMETRA/TETRA) and satellite comms in oil & gas, utilities or similar heavy-industry environments.
• * Proven experience with Motorola DIMETRA &/or TETRA system installation, commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Practical experience with VSAT/satellite terminals and satellite link provisioning.
• Strong networking skills: LAN, WLAN, TCP/IP, VLANs, routing and switching; familiarity with CCNA/CCNP level concepts.
• Server administration experience (Windows Server and Linux), virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V) and basic system provisioning.
• Experience installing and configuring CCTV/IP camera systems and NVR platforms.
• Familiarity with pipeline intrusion detection systems (PIDS) and alarm/integration systems.
• Ability to read network and RF schematics, perform on-site measurements and use test equipment (multimeter, OTDR, spectrum analyzer where applicable).
• Excellent problem-solving, documentation and stakeholder communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and work in rostered/offshore environments.

Desirable certifications & skills:

• Motorola DIMETRA/TETRA manufacturer courses or equivalent vendor certification.
• Cisco (CCNA/CCNP) or equivalent networking certification.
• Satellite communications training (e.g., VSAT commissioning).
• CompTIA Network+/Security+, Fortinet or Palo Alto firewall training.
• CCTV vendor certification (Milestone, Dahua, Hikvision) or IP CCTV systems experience.
• Experience with SCADA/industrial networks and OT security practices.