Telecoms Maintenance Engineer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Oil & Gas

Job Summary

• The role ensures high system availability, supports telecom projects, supervises contractors, and delivers reliable communication infrastructure in line with company standards.
• The Telecoms Maintenance Engineer is responsible for the design, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of telecommunications systems across onshore, offshore, FPSO, and rig facilities.

Key Responsibilities
Telecom Systems Operations & Maintenance:

• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure maximum system availability.
• Diagnose and resolve telecom system faults and operational issues.
• Maintain and support telecom systems including:
  • CCTV
  • PA/GA Systems
  • GMDSS
  • UHF/VHF/Marine/Aero Radios
  • RACON/NDB
  • Meteo Systems
  • IPTV
  • Video Conferencing
  • Data Networks
  • Microwave Links
  • VSAT
  • Telephony
  • Access Control
  • Radar & AIS
  • VMAS
  • Fibre Optic & Cable Networks

Engineering & Project Management:

• Evaluate technical bids and recommend suitable vendors.
• Prepare technical dossiers for RFQs and contractor engagement.
• Develop technical specifications, scopes of work, and engineering documentation.
• Supervise telecom projects from installation through commissioning.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), commissioning, and punch-list closeout.
• Perform engineering studies for telecom system design, installation, upgrades, and standardization.

Contractor & Vendor Management:

• Supervise telecom contractors and offshore specialists.
• Coordinate material inspections and respond to supplier technical queries.
• Support service contract administration and annual maintenance contracts.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with company standards.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement:

• Monitor equipment lifecycle and recommend upgrades or replacement of obsolete systems.
• Recommend improvements to telecom reliability, maintenance processes, and spare parts management.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering documentation, and maintenance records.
• Support development of the 5-year telecom work program.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Effective contractor performance and maintenance delivery.
• Compliance with operational service level agreements (SLAs).
• High availability and reliability of telecom systems.
• Timely delivery of telecom projects within budget.
• Timely submission of technical reports and documentation.

Requirements
Education:

• B.Sc. (Minimum Second Class Lower) or HND (Distinction) in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience:

• Experience supporting telecom infrastructure in the Oil & Gas industry is highly desirable.
• Minimum 5 years' hands-on experience in telecommunications or network engineering, operations, and maintenance.
• Minimum 15 years' experience in enterprise data networking and operational project management.

Technical Competencies:

• UHF/VHF/Marine/Aero Radio Systems
• CCTV, Access Control & Security Systems
• FAT, Commissioning & Telecom Project Delivery
• VSAT & Satellite Communications
• Preventive Maintenance Planning
• Telecom Infrastructure Design & Maintenance
• Contractor & Vendor Management
• Microsoft Office and engineering drawing software
• GMDSS, RACON & NDB
• Fibre Optics & Microwave Communication Systems
• Enterprise Data Networks

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong planning, organization, and project coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Good stakeholder and contractor management.