Telecom System Specialist - EPC Projects

About the role

The Telecom System Specialist supports the Site Construction and Commissioning teams in planning, executing, verifying, documenting and handing over telecom and infrastructure systems in line with project requirements, approved procedures, contractual standards, inspection and test plans, quality requirements and HSE rules. The specialist ensures that installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning, integration tests and final handover are performed safely, on schedule and with complete technical documentation. The assignment is a long-term rotation of 60 days on site and 10 days off (paid), with 2 paid travel days.

Key responsibilities

• Review telecom engineering deliverables, vendor documents, procedures, method statements, inspection records and test forms to verify their suitability for site execution, pre-commissioning, commissioning and handover.
• Plan telecom site activities, coordinating priorities, constraints, readiness checks, interfaces and permits with construction, commissioning, E&I, automation/control systems, vendors, subcontractors and the owner team.
• Verify that activities follow approved drawings, specifications, standards, ITPs, quality procedures, work instructions and HSE rules.
• Follow up on field installation of telecom and infrastructure systems, public address, alarm, CCTV, LAN/WAN, structured cabling, fiber optics, radio, intrusion detection, access control, telephone systems and related servers, racks and power connections.
• Witness inspections and tests such as cable pulling, fiber and copper termination, OTDR/continuity/insulation checks, cabinet installation, equipment mounting, power-up, configuration, network connectivity and system integration.
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning, including SAT/ISAT, functional tests, interface verification, redundancy/failover tests, troubleshooting, start-up assistance and operational readiness.
• Manage punch lists, non-conformities, technical queries, field changes and marked-up drawings, and coordinate with engineering, vendors and subcontractors.
• Assist in managing vendor specialists and subcontractor teams, and provide technical support to construction and commissioning teams, escalating engineering issues when needed.

Required profile

• University degree or diploma in a relevant discipline or equivalent.
• Significant experience in the industrial construction of large or XL gas plants, covering a similar role on at least 2-3 projects of comparable size.
• Minimum of 7-8 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, management skills, teamwork, self-motivation and a focus on timely performance and problem resolution.