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Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Deadline:
31 Oct 2024
About the Organisation
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP) is a pipeline that will transport oil produced from Uganda’s Lake Albert oilfields to the port of Tanga in Tanzania where the oil will then be sold onwards to world markets. The pipeline is buried and once topsoil and vegetation have been re-instated people and animals will be able to cross freely anywhere along its length.
Job Title
Telecommunication Engineer job at East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP)
East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP)
Job Description
JOB DIMENSIONS/ GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
The Telecommunication Engineer will be managed by the Head of Maintenance and Inspection. Telecommunication Engineer will oversee the communication equipment and systems maintenance
activities for all EACOP sites. The Telecoms Engineer will be subject to travel to remote sites.
EACOP Telecommunication engineering equipment types are mainly:
. Marine (VHF) Radios and Marine Telecom systems as Berthing Aids system.
. Public Address & General Alarm Systems (PAGA)
. Fiber Optic Communication Network System & Ethernet.
. All telecommunication systems equipment such as computers, system software and hardware & cabling.
. CCTV, PABX, LAN, WAN, VSAT, UHF, VHF, microwave, routers, switches, Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and Ethernet telecommunication systems.
Duties and Responsibilities
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with policies and procedures in place in EACOP, The Warehouse & Stock Officer is responsible for:
Executes/Ensures all Preventive Maintenance (PM), Corrective Maintenances (CM)
and major maintenance activities (both planned and unplanned), maintenances
of telecommunication system equipment to ensure efficiency and integrity of the
telecom equipment.
Configures and maintains routers, switches, and hubs for the enterprises’
telecommunication network.
Perform performance fine- tuning and preventive maintenance on network devices,
establishing performance thresholds, monitoring performance, and diagnosing and
correcting network slowdowns or congestion.
Performs modifications and changes required on the telecommunication system to
correct all deviations to the allowable ranges (if any).
Prepares RFQ, Technical Bids Evaluation as required. Review the ITB (Invitation to
Bid) documents submitted and evaluating and procuring new products and services
from vendors.
Provides a range of services and engineering solutions revolving around different
modes of communication and information transfer, such as wireless telephony
services, radio and satellite communications, internet, and broadband technologies
by ensuring the quality of connections to allow for seamless data and voice
transmission are reached.
Acting as a liaison to telecommunication vendors to maintain critical systems and
equipment.
Work closely to ICT and Instrumentation maintenance engineer during
telecommunication system intervention such as fault finding/troubleshooting.
Contributes to the development of new telecommunication systems, design or
maintenance standards as required using external consultants as required.
Ensures a high standard of housekeeping and safe work practices in and around
the plant and pipeline facilities.
Assists in ensuring the telecom system complies with industry safety, reliability
standards and regulatory requirements.
Contributes to security network obligations related to compliance in relation to all
technical requirements, regulations, and legislation certification.
Ensures that maintenance activities are performed in strict compliance with
COMPANYs current safety rules and operating procedures and in accordance
with best industrial practices/standard. Thereby guarantee the quality of the
maintenance operations conducted on Site by the Contractor and outside agents.
Conducts Telecom computer diagnostics to investigate and diagnose hardware and
software problems.
Replaces defective components and provide technical assistance/solution.
Assists in the Preparation of TORs and BOQs for procurement of suitable contractor
or consultants for the outsourced maintenance services regarding telecommunication
system equipment, works or procurement of goods and spare parts.
Performs data backups and maintain an inventory of communication system
equipment spare parts for emergency repairs and normal maintenances.
Assists in the preparation of the annual departmental budget for the
telecommunication engineering unit.
Establishes telecom system recovery procedure. regular test or drill to organized
as to test the procedure.
Responsible for understanding and complying with all policies, procedures, and
local authorities’ regulations relating to the telecommunications.
Participates in Maintenance Campaign Activities during routine planned or
emergency maintenance of campaign zone area and ensure it is done safely and
efficiently.
Analyzing and testing communication networks for reliability, signal quality, error
rate and ranges.
Preparation of weekly, and monthly maintenance reports and prepare periodic or
specific of reporting of the maintenance activities under his/her responsibilities.
Completes and submits required frequency coordination forms, Local Regulatory
Authority (i.e., Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority - TCRA) radio
frequencies license applications & renewal, and use permits to allow marine radio
and microwave communications to take place in accordance with local regulatory
authority requirements.
Preparation and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for
telecommunication systems equipment maintenance and operations.
Manages sub-contractor for maintenance and inspection of telecom systems.
Assists in preparation of work pack and end of test report upon completion of job
as per client requirement.
Prepares radio propagation charts for internal and external client agencies to
Promotes and implement the company safety, health, and environment policies.
Depict radio coverage on existing or test sites of interest.
Contributes to HSE performance in line with EACOP objectives.
Monitors telecommunications systems to assess the need for updates, upgrades,
enhancements, obsolescence, preventive maintenance and/or new systems.
Performs any other duties relevant to the scope of work that may be assigned
by supervisor.
Performs root cause analysis/troubleshooting and ensure continuous updating of
company telecommunication assets and configuration management systems are of
high integrity.
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Qualifications and Competencies
HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
EACOP is committed to ensuring that the health, safety and welfare of workers, communities, and the environment are well addressed and managed. Therefore, the employee is
mandated to:
Fully complies with Company H3SE (Health, Safety, Social, Security & Environment) policies and Life Saving Rules.
Actively participates in HSEQ and promotes this culture to co-workers.
Remain vigilant and maintain continuous awareness of potential unsafe conditions.
Communicates to management any HSE related concerns and ways to improve them.
Maintains a workplace & workspace that is safe, clean, and always neat – practice good housekeeping.
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Academic Qualifications:
. BSc. Degree in Telecommunications engineering/ Electrical Engineering/
Experience Required:
Not less than 5 years of experience in Oil & Gas industry, Telecom or a high
Instrumentation & Control Engineering/Computer Science & ICT or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution.
potential working as Telecommunication engineer.
MS office good experience.
Proficiency in Oral and written English.
CMMS experience/knowledge.
ERB Registration as a Professional Engineer.
Experience on plant security systems like Video Access Surveillance System, Access
Controls and Identification Management System or Intrusion Detection System (IDS).
How to Apply
HOW TO APPLY
The applicant must submit his/her Curriculum Vitae CV and a Cover Letter explaining why he/she is the suitable candidate for the
position. Applicants are also required to provide details of three (3) referees one of whom should be the most recent employer. Please
submit your application only through ANY of the contact information provided below. Application deadline is
on 31st October 2024.
Air Swift: airswift.com
ITM: recruitmenttanzania@itmafrica.com
Qsourcing: recruitmenttanzania@qsourcing.com
Seaowl: sestz@seaowlgroup.com
NOTE: No payment is required at any stage of the recruitment process.
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