Telecommunication Technician

Etihad Rail Operating Companies; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Telecommunications Technician to maintain and refurbish telecommunication systems and associated equipment. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in communications systems, holds a High School certificate, and possesses a Driving License. Responsibilities include installing telecommunications equipment, troubleshooting outages, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in communications systems.
• Driver License (Car Vehicle) required.
• Basic electrical works qualification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and refurbish Telecommunication system components.
• Establish voice and data networks.
• Troubleshoot and repair network outages.

Skills

English proficiency

Knowledge of GSM-R radio system

Analytical skills

Good planning skills

Education

High School certificate

Tools

SAP Maintenance module

Telecommunications equipment

Job description

Reporting to the Telecommunication Supervisor, you will be responsible for maintaining and refurbishing all the components of the Telecommunication system and associated wayside instrument equipment that is owned by our business. This work will include small installations and respond to breakdowns when required.

Responsibilities included but not limited to:

• Working in a professional and safe manner to ensure the maximum protection to oneself, co-workers and plant equipment and ensuring compliance to all relevant legislation.
• Ensuring that the commitment to safety is maintained and enhanced by taking steps to identify and rectify hazards.
• Ensuring production targets and qualities are reached and maintained by providing an up to date and ongoing service and In the event of equipment failure, providing a maintenance service that will ensure quality repairs are carried out efficiently.
• Liaises with supervisor on more complicated problems/anomalies and discusses solutions/seeks advice. Reviews end-users requirements, co-ordinates schedules and work execution programs.
• Establishes voice and data networks by running, pulling, terminating, installing telecommunications equipment, routers, switches, establishing connections; programming features, establishing connections and integrations following industry standards.
• Maintains network and associate computer systems by troubleshooting and repairing outages; testing network back-up procedures; updating documentation. In the event of equipment failure, providing a maintenance service that will ensure quality repairs are carried out efficiently.
• Responsible for the support of Company Safety, environment and Quality policies and programs, and carrying out specific duties and responsibilities related to his job as spelled out in Management system documentation, policies, procedures, local documentation, Management System Manual, Safety Manual and other related documents.
• Undertakes similar and related tasks and duties as directed by Supervisor.

Academic Qualifications

• Minimum High School certificate

Professional Qualifications (certificates to be provided upon request)

• Driver License (Car Vehicle)
• Basic experience and qualification of electrical works (Professional)

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of proven experience in communications systems

Other skills and abilities

• English as first language or advanced level of written and verbal skill
• Basic knowledge of SAP Maintenance module
• Full driving license
• Knowledge of GSM-R radio system (Huawei GSMR/Huawei OSN/CCTV/Access Control/PABX/IP Network)
• Good planning skills
• Analytical skills for problem solving
• Experience in writing company reports
• Ability to work with people from a broad cross section.
• Shift work