Telecom Engineer - PT&D
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About the Role
L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering is seeking a Telecom Site Engineer for substation projects in Abu Dhabi. The role involves supervising installation, testing, and commissioning of telecom and SCADA systems for high-voltage substations, requiring 8-12 years of experience.
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Responsibilities
- Supervise day to day telecom and communication system installation activities at substation site
- Ensure installation of telecom equipment as per approved drawings and specifications
- Oversee installation, testing, configuration, and commissioning of telecom and SCADA systems
- Coordinate with OEMs, vendors, and specialists during equipment installation and system integration
- Conduct pre commissioning checks and ensure communication links are operational
- Ensure all telecom works comply with project specifications, quality standards, and HSE requirements
- Maintain daily site reports, progress reports, testing records, and activity logs
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics, Telecommunication, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
- 8 12 years of experience in telecom system installation and commissioning for substations, power utilities, or infrastructure projects
- Experience in high voltage substations (132kV, 220kV, 400kV) preferred
- Strong knowledge of substation telecom systems including SDH, MPLS, RTU, SCADA, teleprotection, CCTV, access control, and networking
- Familiarity with IEC 61850, IEC 60870 5 104, DNP3, and utility communication standards
- Knowledge of fiber optic cable installation, splicing, testing, and troubleshooting
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Job Summary
- The Telecom Site Engineer for substation projects is responsible for supervising and executing all telecommunication and SCADA related works at site.
- Ensures compliance with design specifications, communication standards, safety requirements, and project schedules.
- Involves installation, testing, integration, and commissioning of telecom systems such as SDH/MPLS equipment, RTUs, SCADA systems, teleprotection systems, CCTV, access control, PA systems, networking equipment, and associated communication infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise day to day telecom and communication system installation activities at the substation site.
- Ensure installation of telecom equipment as per approved drawings and specifications.
- Monitor contractor activities and ensure proper deployment of manpower, tools, and resources.
- Verify installation quality, cable routing, termination, labeling, and system integration works.
- Ensure all telecom activities are completed in accordance with project schedules and milestones.
- Oversee installation, testing, configuration, and commissioning of telecom and SCADA systems.
- Coordinate with OEMs, vendors, and specialists during equipment installation and system integration.
- Conduct pre commissioning checks and ensure communication links are operational and stable.
- Assist in troubleshooting communication failures, network issues, and interface problems during commissioning.
- Maintain records of testing, commissioning activities, and acceptance reports.
- Ensure all telecom works comply with project specifications, quality standards, and HSE requirements.
- Conduct routine inspections and prepare inspection reports.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics, Telecommunication, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 8 12 years of experience in telecom system installation and commissioning for substations, power utilities, or infrastructure projects.
- Experience in high voltage substations (132kV, 220kV, 400kV) is preferred.
- Experience with SCADA, RTU, teleprotection, networking, and communication systems is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of substation telecom and communication systems.
- Ability to read and interpret telecom schematics, network architecture diagrams, cable schedules, and engineering drawings.
- Familiarity with IEC 61850, IEC 60870 5 104, DNP3, and utility communication standards.
- Knowledge of testing, configuration, integration, and commissioning procedures.
- Understanding of fiber optic cable installation, splicing, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
- Good communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
Working Conditions
- Primarily site based role with exposure to outdoor and construction environments.
- May require extended working hours during critical installation and commissioning activities.
- Involves field inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and coordination with multiple stakeholders.
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