- Company Name
- NRL
- Job Title
- Lead Telecommunications Engineer
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** Lead Telecommunications Engineer
**Role Summary:**
Senior technical leader responsible for the end-to-end design, specification, and delivery of telecommunications systems for oil & gas, refinery, and petrochemical projects. Provides expert guidance on telecom architecture, equipment selection, and integration while ensuring compliance with industry standards, project quality, and safety requirements.
**Expectations:**
- Deliver high‑quality telecom solutions that meet project scope, budget, and timeline.
- Demonstrate ownership of technical outcomes, mentoring junior engineers and driving continuous improvement.
- Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of telecom standards, vendor technologies, and industry best practices.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Lead and review telecom design documents: design basis, specifications, datasheets, BOMs, equipment layouts, cable schedules, and schematics.
- Perform calculations and design reviews for CCTV, PAGA, radio, and telephone systems.
- Guide engineering of field equipment (cameras, speakers, call stations, turnstiles, barriers, hotlines, analogue phones).
- Oversee telecom network architecture and interface layouts.
- Evaluate vendor documentation, quotations, and installation designs for compliance and quality.
- Support procurement, cost estimation, bid evaluation, and proposal development.
- Conduct inter‑disciplinary checks, shop inspections, FAT/SAT, site surveys, and pre‑commissioning activities.
- Execute technical audits and quality reviews, ensuring adherence to HSE norms and project risk assessments.
- Mentor and train junior staff and deliver technical training sessions.
**Required Skills:**
- Strong leadership, communication, and decision‑making abilities.
- In‑depth knowledge of international telecom standards, codes, and best practices.
- Expertise in telecom workflows, network architecture, and interdisciplinary coordination.
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and vendor‑specific tools (e.g., CCTV, PAGA coverage, RF tools).
- Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues.
- Proactive, adaptable, client‑focused project delivery mindset.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) or related field.
- Professional certifications in telecommunications or relevant industry standards (e.g., CCNA, CISCO, or equivalent) preferred.