Telecommunication Study & Projects Engineer at MacTay Consulting

Job Summary

• 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

• 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.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: bayonle.oduola@mactay.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.