ICT GENERAL TECHNICIAN ( TELECOM )

Primary Purpose Of The Job

The General Technician of Telecommunications Services workshop is to conduct, manage, and supervise implementation, operational and maintenance requirements of Telephony and Services related telecommunication systems infrastructure and maintaining a 24X7 availability and delivery of telecommunication related applications and services across the corporation. The incumbent will also have direct first level role in operation, management, and technical support of related systems.

Required Experience And Skills

1. Technical hands-on knowledge and experience in implementation and operation of systems related to the following technologies: Telephony, SDH/PDH, DWDM, UHF/VHF, and Passive Infrastructure (Copper and Fibre cabling).
2. Technical knowledge in AV and CCTV systems, TCP/IP suite, SCADA, PAGA, and industrial telecommunications systems.
3. Preferably technical training certifications in one or more areas of the following technologies: VHF/UHF Radio Systems, SDH/DWDM, PAGA, CCTV, ACS and AV.
4. Excellent knowledge in structured cabling and fiber installation, termination, commissioning, testing and troubleshooting.
5. Apply technical solutions to resolve operational issues and incidents based on technical recommended procedures in a timely manner.
6. Apply assigned technical recommendations and procedures as preventive or corrective measures for a 24X7 sustained fault-free operation and update of telecommunication systems and infrastructure.
7. Basic technical knowledge of telecommunication infrastructure core technologies, experience with telecommunication infrastructure hardware installations and configurations, knowledge of IP convergence systems and services, PTT-grade telecommunication systems, Radio and Satellite implementation and services, emerging infrastructure services, and general industrial-grade telecommunication technologies and systems.
8. Advanced technical knowledge and experience in configuration and use of specialized telecommunication test sets and related applications for verification or troubleshooting of telecommunication systems.
9. Strong personal computer office applications and English language verbal and communications skills.

Educational Qualifications

A minimum of technical Diploma and 5 years of technical experience in the field of telecommunications, preferably related to Oil and Gas industry.