Telecommunications Field Engineer at Global Profilers

GRADE: Assistant Executive – 1A/1B 

SALARY: 150,000-300,000(based on years of experience)
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Project Manager / Team Leader

Global Profilers is a Recruitment & HR Services firm specializing in recruitment in Africa; we are currently looking for a Telecommunications Field Engineer for our client; a telecommunications company Lagos and Kano.

Responsibilities

Survey & Installation:

• Must have a previous background in communication/telecommunications as an aerial rigger and be familiar with climbing.
• Hold relevant climbing certificates including - Advanced Climbing, Rooftop Access and Rescue, Tower Rescue, RF Hazard Safety Awareness etc.
• Must be fully prepared to work at heights of up to 100 meters (328 feet).
• Ability to climb and work safely at heights.
• Previous background in using specific harnesses and fall-arrest systems.
• The ability to meet basic medical and fitness requirements (medically required).
• Comply with health, safety and environmental procedures at all times.
• It is envisaged that the successful candidate will have a technical engineering background preferably within a similar role.
• Working individually or within a two-man team will carry out Installation of Radios and Antenna Systems for Microwave as well as installation of Fiber optic and Data
• Cable installation tasks on steel lattice, guyed, masts, towers, rooftops and building antenna / aerial systems.
• Carry out suitable and sufficient risk assessments in line with company procedures prior to work being undertaken.
• Assist in the testing of antenna systems for the purposes of fault finding and subsequent rectification.
• Conduct visual inspections of antenna Mounts, aerials, co-axial cables, fixings, feeder cables and anchor points.
• Carry out cable repairs including splicing and termination.
• Perform installation of antennas, mounts, cable ladders, cables, etc.

Reports & Procedures:

• Assist the Team Leader in the preparation and input of site reports and photographs into the company database.
• Flexibility towards working hours as you may be required to occasionally work away from home.
• General tower safety knowledge and ability to utilize 100% tie-off techniques at all times.
• Willing to work outdoors and be exposed to all types of weather (extreme hot and cold)
• Raising & coordinating for release & approval of Purchase Orders & Material

Requests:

• Ensuring Sign-off of Job Completion Certificate (JCC) from the Client within 24 Hours of link delivery
• Submission of Link Budget, Checklists & JCC to Team Leader
• Timely and accurate completion of all reports as required by the Team Leader.
• Comply with company Occupational Health & Safety requirements:
• Tool Familiarity, Weatherproofing, Earthing Skills, Familiarity with PPE KIT, Basic
• MS Office Skills (Excel, Word, PPT, Outlook)

Key Relationships:

• Team Leader – Project Management Office
• Project Managers – Project Management Office
• HOD/CIO/MD of TecPoint Global Solutions
• HOD Operations Department

Skills

• Expert Knowledge of Telecom Technologies:
• Extensive knowledge of computer hardware systems.
• Familiarity with Radios and Microwave.
• Knowledge of LAN and WIFI networks.
• Ability to manage multiple sites
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot link issues
• Knowledge of database and networking security systems.

Soft Skills & Characteristics:

• Passion to serve customers
• Innovative
• Strong Planning & Organizational skills
• Excellent Time Management & Stress Management skills
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented
• Quick to collaborate and coordinate with team members when necessary
• Prior experience working with financial accounts
• Strong math and critical reasoning skills
• Vendor Management
• Integrity & Honesty
• Team Player
• Interpersonal Skills
• Resourcefulness & Result Oriented approach
• Customer Oriented Approach
• Strong Oral & Written Communication

Key Measurables

• Total number of installations
• Total number of surveys