About the Role
The Specialist Telecom Engineer shall provide specialist engineering expertise for all Telecommunication Systems throughout Concept, FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, Construction, Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning phases of major projects. The role is responsible for reviewing and ensuring EPC Contractor engineering deliverables comply with standards, international codes, cybersecurity requirements, project specifications, and industry best practices while supporting safe, reliable, and cost-effective project execution.
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist engineering support for offshore telecommunication systems during Concept, FEED, Detailed Engineering and EPC phases.
- Review, comment, and approve EPC Contractor telecom engineering deliverables in accordance with standards and project specifications.
- Ensure compliance with applicable international standards including IEC, ITU-T, TIA/EIA, IEEE, NFPA, ISO, and Engineering Standards.
- Review telecom system architecture, network topology, equipment layouts, and interface requirements.
- Coordinate telecom engineering activities with Instrumentation, Electrical, Process, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, and HSE disciplines.
- Support technical evaluations, vendor document reviews, and procurement activities.
- Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, Constructability, Design Reviews, and Project Technical Reviews.
- Resolve technical queries, design deviations, and concession requests raised by EPC Contractors.
- Support construction, installation, testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities.
- Perform site visits and offshore surveys to verify installation quality and engineering compliance.
- Monitor engineering progress and identify technical risks, proposing practical mitigation measures.
- Ensure telecom systems satisfy functional, operational availability, reliability, and maintainability requirements.
- Support project close-out activities including review of As-Built documentation and final dossiers.
Telecommunication Systems
Provide engineering support for the following systems:
- Fiber Optic Communication Systems
- Structured Cabling System
- LAN/WAN Network Infrastructure
- Industrial Ethernet Network
- Telephone System (IP Telephony)
- TETRA/UHF/VHF Radio Communication Systems
- Public Address & General Alarm (PAGA)
- CCTV & Video Surveillance Systems
- Access Control System
- Intrusion Detection System
- Microwave Communication System
- VSAT and Satellite Communication Systems
- Master Clock System
- Data Network & Cybersecurity Interfaces
- Telecom Equipment Rooms and Rack Layouts
Deliverables Review
Review and verify:
- Telecom Design Basis
- Telecom Specifications
- Telecom Philosophy
- Telecom Architecture Drawings
- System Block Diagrams
- Network Topology Diagrams
- Fiber Optic Routing Drawings
- Cable Schedules
- Equipment Layout Drawings
- Telecom Equipment Datasheets
- Material Requisitions (MR)
- Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE)
- Vendor Documents
- Installation Details
- As-Built Documentation
Minimum Qualification & Experience
- A bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering or equivalent from an accredited university with a minimum of fifteen (15+) years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry.
- Must have at least five (5) years of experience in a similar position in mega Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects.
- Extensive experience in Concept, FEED, and EPC project execution.
- Experience in large project environments is required.
- 5+ GCC experience is required.
- Experience in reviewing EPC Contractor engineering deliverables.
- Good knowledge of offshore telecom systems integration and industrial communication networks.
- Experience in FAT, SAT, commissioning, and start-up support is preferred.
Technical Competencies
- Offshore Telecom Engineering
- Fiber Optic Network Design
- Industrial Communication Networks
- IP Networking
- Telecom System Integration
- Cybersecurity Awareness for Industrial Communication Systems
- Vendor Package Review
- Engineering Design Review
- Technical Bid Evaluation
- Project Coordination
- Risk Management
- Construction Support
- Commissioning Support
Software Knowledge
- MS Office Suite
- AutoCAD
- SmartPlant / Hexagon tools (preferred)
- AVEVA Engineering tools (preferred)
- Telecom Network Design Software
- Aconex / Document Management Systems
Moving Forward Together
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