Description
Switch Site Field Engineer
For our client, a major equipment vendor we are looking for a Switch Site Field Engineer for a long term contract based in Oslo.
Introduction
The role is that of Swich Site Field Engineer in the Nodnett project team, which works as prime contractor providing a major communication system for the Norwegian Government known as the Nodnett Project.
This position exists for the purpose of maintaining the Switch site equipment at the switch locations.
The specific details of the job requirements are as described below.
Job Title - Switch Site Engineer
Reports to - Nodnett Systems Engineering Manager
Work Locations - This position is based in the Nodnett Project Office in Oslo (Norway)
Working Hours - Typically 40 hours a week (Monday to Friday)
Language - English, Norwegian-Swedish-Danish.
Travel - Travelling to switch locations within Norway will be required.
General Job Responsibilities:
- Perform data backups as per scheduled requirements.
- Coordinate link testing for BTS or Control room faults.
- Participate in software and/or hardware upgrades of the switch sites.
- Keep accurate records of the switch site configuration.
- Perform preventative maintenance inspections on designated equipment according to customer requirements.
- Diagnose and restore faults at the switch site down to Field Replaceable unit (FRU) level.
- Removal from site of faulty equipment and assist with logistics tasks of the equipment back to customer designated locations.
- Undertake infrastructure integration and commissioning activities in line with the project plan.
- Ensure that faults are responded to promptly and fault restoration activities are carried out in accordance with the customer requirements.
- Liaise with the Level 2&3 support teams when they require assistance to gather requested diagnostic information.
- Assist in maintaining the documentation of the Nodnett system.
- Provide in country technical support to the Nodnett project infrastructure roll out program.
- Provide in country technical support to the Nodnett migration program.
- Self-management of assigned tasks to meet required project milestones.
- Any other duties as may reasonably be required.
- Submit and pass any security clearance checks as required by the Customer.
Specific Knowledge/Skills:
- In depth knowledge of Motorola Dimetra release 6.2 and 8.0 systems.
- In depth knowledge of Motorola Command and Control interfaces.
- HNC or equivalent in telecommunications, engineering or computer sciences.
- 3-5 years experience Installing, commissioning, managing and maintaining, digital radio.
- The engineer must have IP and IT knowledge and be capable of repairing or restoring equipment at a site by employing IP and IT diagnostics. The individual would therefore be capable of using remote terminal emulation diagnostics, computer self diagnostic interpretation and other related skills to perform equipment restoration and or repair.
- Knowledge of the Integrated Command and Control systems (ICCS) used by the end customers.
- Clear communication skills to provide accurate reporting information and assistance to the customer.
Please forward your CV in MS Word format along with 2 relevant references with contact details.
Only candidates who are eligible to work in Norway will be reviewed.