Telecom Technician - Field Maintenance

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 100,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group is seeking a Telecom Technician in Abu Dhabi to perform field maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting and equipment installation across oil and gas facilities. The role ensures reliable telecom networks, calibration checks, and thorough documentation while coordinating with engineers and external service providers.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years in telecom maintenance, with exposure to network management systems and test instruments.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 years of relevant telecom maintenance experience.
• Technical Diploma or equivalent vocational qualification.
• Exposure to telecom equipment maintenance, network monitoring, fault finding, testing and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and preventive maintenance on telecom equipment.
• Perform corrective and breakdown maintenance across field locations.
• Respond to work orders within required timelines.
• Obtain required work permits and follow HSE procedures.
• Coordinate maintenance with telecom engineers and other disciplines.
• Update maintenance records and ensure accurate as-built documentation.

Skills

Telecom equipment maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Network Management Systems

Installation & testing

Documentation

Education

Technical Diploma

Secondary School Certificate with vocational trade

Tools

Maintenance Management Systems

Test instruments

Job description

Telecom Technician - Field Maintenance Job Snapshot Role: Telecom Technician - Field Maintenance Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Industry: Telecommunications Function: Computer-Electronics-Telecom Maintenance Experience: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience Job Type: Full-time Position Overview The Telecom Technician - Field Maintenance opportunity in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates within the Telecommunications industry is responsible for routine, preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance of telecom systems across assigned oil and gas facilities. The role supports reliable network and communication services through inspections, testing, troubleshooting, equipment installation, calibration checks, workshop repairs, and accurate maintenance documentation.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Industry: Telecommunications Function: Computer-Electronics-Telecom Maintenance Salary: 9000-14000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Abu Dhabi; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

Reliable telecommunications infrastructure is essential to safe and efficient operations across large oil and gas facilities. This position provides hands‑on technical support to keep field telecom equipment, networks, monitoring systems, and associated communication assets available and serviceable. The Telecom Technician works under the direction of the Telecom Engineer and coordinates with maintenance disciplines, contractors, and external service providers when faults or modifications require multi‑party support. The role combines field inspections, planned maintenance, fault response, network monitoring, installation work, workshop repairs, and maintenance system updates.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and preventive maintenance on telecom equipment in accordance with approved Standard Operating Procedures and safe working practices.
• Perform corrective and breakdown maintenance on telecom systems across assigned field locations.
• Respond to work requests and maintenance work orders within required timelines based on assignments from the Telecom Engineer.
• Obtain required work permits and certificates before carrying out routine or non-routine maintenance activities.
• Follow company HSE requirements and approved maintenance procedures during all field and workshop activities.
• Conduct routine inspections of telecom installations across assigned sites to determine equipment condition and serviceability.
• Verify that test instruments and measurement devices are properly calibrated and supported by valid certification.
• Monitor telecom network performance through Network Management Systems.
• Identify alarms, abnormal conditions, communication failures, and network performance issues.
• Escalate identified telecom failures to the Telecom Engineer for troubleshooting and corrective action.
• Support technical fault diagnosis and restoration of affected communication services.
• Carry out approved telecom system modifications and new equipment installations under engineering direction.
• Ensure installation activities comply with approved drawings, plans, technical specifications, and field requirements.
• Supervise external contractor activities when assigned and verify that work is completed to required standards.
• Participate in troubleshooting telecom faults involving other technical disciplines, including instrumentation systems.
• Coordinate maintenance and fault resolution with technicians from other engineering disciplines.
• Interface with external agencies, telecom service providers, and maintenance contractors during troubleshooting and repair activities.
• Support coordination with telecommunications providers such as Etisalat when external network intervention is required.
• Repair and test telecom equipment modules within workshop environments.
• Conduct functional checks following repair to verify equipment readiness before returning systems to service.
• Update telecom maintenance records and technical databases after inspections, repairs, modifications, and testing activities.
• Record changes and modifications on redline drawings and support accurate updating of as-built documentation.
• Enter completed maintenance activities and work history into the Maintenance Management System.
• Maintain accurate records of faults, repairs, equipment condition, replacement activities, and technical interventions.
• Report recurring failures or equipment reliability concerns to the Telecom Engineer for further evaluation.
• Support continuous improvement of telecom maintenance practices through identification of recurring faults and serviceability issues.

Ideal Profile

The successful candidate should hold a Technical Diploma in a relevant field or a Secondary School Certificate supported by a vocational trade certificate in an appropriate technical discipline. A minimum of 4 years of relevant telecom maintenance experience is required, preferably within the oil and gas industry or another large industrial environment. Candidates should have practical exposure to telecom equipment maintenance, network monitoring, fault finding, testing, installation, workshop repair, and technical documentation. Experience working with Network Management Systems, calibrated test instruments, maintenance work orders, permit-to-work processes, and Maintenance Management Systems will be valuable. The role requires a technician who can work safely across field locations, communicate effectively with engineers and multidisciplinary maintenance teams, and respond methodically to both planned and unplanned telecom maintenance requirements.

Skills Set

• Telecom equipment maintenance
• Preventive maintenance
• Corrective maintenance
• Breakdown maintenance
• Telecom troubleshooting
• Network Management Systems
• Telecom network monitoring
• Fault diagnosis
• Equipment testing
• Field inspections
• Telecom installations
• Equipment modifications
• Workshop repair
• Telecom module testing
• Test equipment calibration
• Measurement instruments
• Permit-to-work procedures
• HSE compliance
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintenance work orders
• Maintenance Management Systems
• Technical databases
• As-built drawings
• Redline drawings
• Contractor supervision
• Multidisciplinary maintenance
• Instrumentation coordination
• External telecom service coordination
• Equipment serviceability
• Technical maintenance records

Why Join Us

This position offers practical exposure to critical telecommunications infrastructure supporting complex oil and gas operations. It provides opportunities to strengthen expertise in field maintenance, telecom networks, troubleshooting, equipment installation, workshop repair, network monitoring, and industrial communication systems. Working within ADNOC also provides experience in a highly structured technical environment where maintenance quality, HSE compliance, equipment reliability, and operational continuity are central to day‑to‑day performance.

About the Company

ADNOC Group is one of the world 's leading energy producers and plays a major role in the economic growth and diversification of the United Arab Emirates. Its operations are supported by extensive telecommunications, digital, engineering, and industrial infrastructure that enables safe, reliable, and efficient energy production across Abu Dhabi.