Lead Telecommunication Engineer - Oil and Gas Engineering Sector at ILF Consulting Engineers (ILF)

Job Description

• Responsible to lead, coordinate, review, and execute all required Telecommunication related engineering works covering the Scope of Work for all projects executed by ILF Engineers Nigeria.
• Coordinate Telecommunication related engineering support for projects executed by ILF Engineers Nigeria with other engineering offices within the ILF Group.
• Coordination of and guidance of reporting to the Project Manager.
• Responsible for information exchange between the Telecommunication Team and all other Discipline Teams within the project.
• Organization, initiation, and follow-up of the project files and documentation, including maintaining the standard project files structure on server/ SharePoint.
• Responsible to oversee all documents before being issued for Interdisciplinary check and before submission to Clients.
• Responsible to implement all required measures to ensure quality at source

Qualifications
Technical Competency:

• Must be familiar with relevant codes and standards, oil and gas industry design specifications and practices, and a thorough working knowledge of the latest design engineering and analytical techniques and software programs.
• Knowledge of Shell DEPs would be a considerable advantage.
• Capable of representing and engaging clients in own capacity showing the highest level of skill and expertise in addressing client concerns.
• Ensure ease of constructability is considered in all Telecommunication related technical solutions / deliverables.
• Able to perform Concept, FEED, Detailed Design, and Fabrication Design, as applicable.
• Hands-on capability to elaborate complete design documents and drawings with the assistance of the assigned personnel.
• Ability to develop project specific engineering solutions without supervision in order to meet the project goals.
• Ability to use relevant software for Telecommunication engineering with an advanced level of understanding of design calculations and result interpretation.
• Commissioning and start-up assistance is an advantage.
• COREN Certification is an advantage.
• Experience in both onshore and offshore design is an advantage.
• Construction and site supervision experience is an advantage.

Educational Qualification

• Minimum 12 years of experience in Telecommunication Engineering in the relevant sector.
• Minimum 2 years successfully functioning as Lead Engineer.
• A Master's Degree and/or relevant specialized training in Telecommunication are mandatory.

Project Specific Competency:

• Design of Fibre Optic Cable to connect different project new and existing installations.
• Update telecoms design philosophy and specifications (e.g. cabling, LAN/WAN, CCTV, PAS and Telephone system).
• Prepare Bill of Materials for all telecom packages and equipment (Cabling, LAN/WAN, CCTV, PAS and Telephone system).
• Provide information for system requirements for integration and interfacing with the existing facilities (CCTV, PAS, etc.).
• Determine numbers and positions of surveillance cameras.
• Produce all requisite detailed drawings including the following:
• Technical Electrical and Control Buildings layout location drawings showing telecoms closets locations, junction box locations, cable routes, etc.
• LAN/WAN and Telephone schematic diagrams.
• Cabling layout.
• Camera support and installation drawing showing the interface with existing CCTV system.
• System schematic diagram for the Technical Electrical and Control Buildings up to the tie in of the existing facilities.
• As-built schematics.
• Drawings for new telecoms installations considering vendor supplied information.
• Data sheets required for the requisition and purchase of all telecoms packages and equipment.
• Provide information for expediting Vendor data drawings and resolve Vendor technical queries.
• Prepare requisition packages for all telecoms equipment.
• Prepare earthing and lightning protection system and bonding details (for telecoms systems).
• Carry out technical review of bids and bid evaluation.
• Prepare materials take-offs based upon schedules, layouts, routing diagrams and drawings, and include all cabling, junction boxes, cable trays, etc.
• Provide information required to expedite activities of Manufacturers/Vendors and certifying authorities to ensure compatibility and correct operation of all telecoms equipment.
• Provide information for FAT, SAT, SIT, etc.
• Produce the Telecoms Design Data Book to be incorporated in the overall Design Data Book.