Overview
Transmission Engineer I&C - Contract Position at Teleste Network Services. Role based in the North of England with national travel as required. This is a rolling contract position.
Responsibilities
* Undertake site surveys and highlight requirements for any new network build to facilitate the design and integration of new network elements, cards, passive components and associated cabling for end-to-end circuits.
* Provide expertise and guidance for stand-alone network element builds, new circuit provision, link testing, ring testing and integration into network management platforms via DCN and DCC.
* Provide expertise and guidance for line up and balancing of SDH and XWDM systems.
* Self-audit all work activities and ensure all procedures are carried out in accordance with the associated site operational documentation and commissioning test specifications.
* Submit all operational documentation and commissioning test specifications within the customer SLA for review.
* Support the client with field-based operational activities relating to the installation and commissioning of new active and passive XWDM transmission equipment.
* Liaise with Customer Network Operations Centres (NOC), follow instructions and provide on-site technical support.
* Work without supervision and collaboratively with colleagues; build and develop strong working relationships both internally and externally.
* Ensure all site activities are completed successfully whilst maintaining a high standard of quality, service and customer focus.
* Provide a key point of contact for client engagement and attend regular conference calls and meetings with both internal teams and clients.
* Manage amendments and change requests to planned information using a pragmatic and flexible approach; promptly and professionally resolve issues, queries and disputes, escalating as appropriate where required.
* Provide coaching and development support to the Engineering teams and provide technical assistance across all network disciplines.
* Adhere to internal and external regulatory, operational and compliance procedures.
* Be aware of security procedures, health & safety requirements when working on client sites and installed equipment.
* Be able to work on overhead and underfloor cabling, DDF/ODF works.
Physical elements: Headend work, equipment moves, removal and installation. Travel and shift patterns may be required, including day or night work.
Qualifications & Requirements
* BPSS / NPPV level 3 Security Clearance and a valid UK driving licence.
* Flexible on travel and work locations due to national project scope.
* Experience with Infinera, Ciena and ECI equipment.
* Experience in telecoms field engineering (transmission) and installation/commissioning of network elements and related cabling.
* Experience of working at client technical sites/head ends and local satellite locations is essential.
About the Company & Culture
Our values are Positivity, Loyalty, Customer Focus and Respect & Honesty. Teleste is actively seeking an experienced telecoms field engineer I&C to join the Transmission Design & Delivery team within the Strategic Business Unit. This is a rolling contract position.
Employment Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Telecommunications
If you meet the above criteria and are seeking a challenging contract position, please get in touch.
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