Telecommunications Engineer
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About the Role
Duncan & Ross Consulting seeks a Telecom Field Engineer with strong offshore experience for installation, testing, and commissioning of telecom systems on offshore platforms. Requires hands-on expertise in industrial telecom systems within oil & gas environments.
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Responsibilities
- Execute installation, testing, and commissioning of telecom systems offshore
- Perform cable laying, termination, and testing for fiber optic and copper cabling
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot PAGA, CCTV, access control, and radio communication systems
- Conduct loop checks, functional testing, and system integration with ICSS/DCS
- Support pre commissioning and commissioning activities offshore
- Coordinate with onshore engineering teams and vendors for issue resolution
- Attend and support FAT / SAT activities
- Ensure all work complies with offshore safety standards and permit to work systems
- Prepare daily reports, punch list clearance, and handover documentation
Requirements
- Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Telecom / Electronics / Electrical Engineering
- Hands on offshore experience on platforms, jackets, jack up rigs
- Strong experience in telecom system installation & commissioning
- Familiarity with hazardous area requirements (ATEX/IECEx)
- Experience working in live offshore environments (brownfield preferred)
- Offshore certifications (BOSIET / HUET) preferred
- Fiber optic testing tools (OTDR, splicing, certification tools) preferred
- Basic knowledge of networking (IP systems, switches, routers) preferred
- Ability to read telecom drawings, layouts, and cable schedules preferred
- Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills preferred
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Job Overview
- We are looking for a Telecom Field Engineer with strong offshore experience to support installation, testing, and commissioning of telecom systems on offshore platforms, jackets, and jack up rigs.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Execute installation, testing, and commissioning of telecom systems offshore.
- Perform cable laying, termination, and testing for: Fiber Optic Cables, Copper / Structured Cabling Systems.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot: PAGA (Public Address & General Alarm) Systems, CCTV & Security Systems, Access Control Systems, Radio Communication Systems (VHF/UHF/TETRA).
- Conduct loop checks, functional testing, and system integration with ICSS/DCS.
- Support pre commissioning and commissioning activities offshore.
- Coordinate with onshore engineering teams and vendors for issue resolution.
- Attend and support FAT / SAT (Site Acceptance Test) activities.
- Ensure all work complies with offshore safety standards and permit to work systems.
- Prepare daily reports, punch list clearance, and handover documentation.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Telecom / Electronics / Electrical Engineering.
- Offshore certifications (BOSIET / HUET) preferred.
- Fiber optic testing tools (OTDR, splicing, certification tools) (Preferred).
- Basic knowledge of networking (IP systems, switches, routers) (Preferred).
- Ability to read telecom drawings, layouts, and cable schedules (Preferred).
- Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills (Preferred).
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