Telecom/Communication Support Services-Belema at Western Development Company Limited (WDCL)

Academics A qualification (HND/Bachelors) in electrical/electronic/Computer Engineering or related discipline

Age < 45 years.

Work Experience

• Minimum of eight (4) years relevant professional engineering experience within the Oil and Gas Industry
• A four (4) year field work experience within SPDC East Asset operations will be an added advantage.

Skills

• Must possess the following competences
• Knowledge of telecommunications systems.
• Operation of digital, VOIP, and video telephony product offerings.
• Knowledge of computer diagnostics tools to investigate and diagnose hardware and software problems
• Installation and configuration of new software, hardware or programming modules
• Knowledge of system security requirements
• Appreciation of network environments including voice and data cabling.
• Interpret machinery/equipment information from drawings, diagrams and technical manuals.

Soft Skills (Added advantage)

• Computer literate, ability to perform basic computer related activities
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of worksite hazard management and permit to work systems
• Effective team player and ability to work in multidisciplinary team
• Good communication & presentation skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt promptly to change
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Self-motivated and ability to deliver tasks under minimal supervision

Roles and Responsibilities

• Participate in preparation of work method statements, risk assessments and job hazard analysis
• Specify personal protective equipment (PPE), appropriate documentation and prepare Permit for work activity.
• Install, or coordinate the installation of, new or modified hardware, software, or programming modules of telecommunications systems.
• Test and evaluate hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing systems, networks, and data.
• Monitor and analyze system performance, such as network traffic, security, and capacity, to proactively identify service-impacting issues.
• Resolve complex and escalated network and telecom service issues in a timely manner to support internal and external customer requests and needs
• Produce, update, and generally improve technical documentation to support security requirements and operational support of systems.
• Troubleshoot and analyze telecoms device faults using diagnostic tools, test devices and measuring instruments.
• Address equipment faults, provide technical assistance and propose solutions to address causes of undesirable performance
• Perform data backups and maintain an inventory of telecom components for maintenance interventions
• Support development of credible look ahead plans for work activities
• Comply with site HSE practices and procedures.
• Participate in HSE meetings and promote site safety campaigns
• Close out all other assigned actions in line with audit findings

Work Cycle

The work location is a swamp-field located in Belema

• Work base location is Port Harcourt. You may be required to attend courses in Shell IA PHC or other PHC locations as advised as well as other official assignments
• The job activity period is daily on 12-hour (7am to7pm) routine over a 21-day period.
• There is a standard 3weeks on and 3weeks off schedule.
• The successful candidate will manage own absences with his/her contractor for suitable qualified covers..
• Personnel may be required to work extended hours as need may arises.