Position Summary
We are seeking an exceptionally skilled and experienced Telecommunications Commissioning Engineer – Offshore to join our engineering team on an offshore contract basis via Madre Integrated Engineering. In this critical telecommunications engineering and offshore commissioning role, you will be responsible for planning, supervising, and executing the installation, testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and handover of complex offshore telecommunication systems. The ideal candidate will bring 12 to 15 years of telecommunications commissioning experience, including 8 to 10 years dedicated to onshore or offshore oil and gas facilities, alongside mandatory BOSIET/FOET with CA-EBS and Basic H2S safety certifications. If you possess a distinguished background in FEED and EPIC greenfield and brownfield offshore projects, we invite you to apply.
Detailed Job Description
As a Telecommunications Commissioning Engineer – Offshore via Madre Integrated Engineering, you will serve as the principal technical authority responsible for directing end-to-end telecommunications commissioning and handover for oil and gas infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, supervise, and execute the installation, testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and handover of offshore telecommunication systems [cite: 3]
- Conduct and coordinate Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for CCTV, ACS, PA/GA, PABX, IP telephony, UHF/VHF radio, telemetry, and AIS systems [cite: 3]
- Prepare, review, and approve engineering drawings, technical documents, method statements, test procedures, and contractor deliverables [cite: 3]
- Manage commissioning activities from the initial engineering stage through site execution, system integration, troubleshooting, final acceptance, and project handover [cite: 3]
- Ensure all offshore operations comply with approved project specifications, industry standards, HSE requirements, and risk-management procedures, including HAZID and SIMOPS [cite: 3]
- Coordinate seamlessly with clients, contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams while managing site resources, schedules, and technical progress reporting [cite: 3]
- Utilize engineering design tools including MS Office, MS Project, Visio, AutoCAD, and Navisworks for technical document review and scheduling [cite: 3]
- Maintain valid safety certifications including BOSIET/FOET with CA-EBS and Basic H2S throughout offshore deployment [cite: 3]
- Respond rapidly to commissioning snags, technical anomalies, and offshore integration bottlenecks.[cite: 3]
- Author comprehensive commissioning handover dossiers, punch-list clearance logs, and technical sign-off certificates.[cite: 3]
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering [cite: 3]
- Minimum of 12 to 15 years of professional telecommunications commissioning experience [cite: 3]
- Minimum of 8 to 10 years of specialized experience in onshore or offshore oil and gas facilities [cite: 3]
- Proven practical experience in FEED and EPIC greenfield and brownfield projects covering telecom engineering, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover [cite: 3]
- Strong technical knowledge of CCTV, ACS, PA/GA, PABX, IP telephony, UHF/VHF radio, telemetry, and AIS systems [cite: 3]
- Proficiency in industry software tools including MS Office, MS Project, Visio, AutoCAD, and Navisworks [cite: 3]
- Mandatory safety certifications: Valid BOSIET/FOET with CA-EBS and Basic H2S certification [cite: 3]
- Mandatory residency/work authorization: Ability to mobilize offshore for project execution
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Professional certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNP, or chartered engineer credentials.
- Prior professional experience executing major offshore oil and gas hook-up and commissioning (H&C) projects in the Middle East.
- Familiarity with marine telecommunications standards and satellite communication (VSAT) integration.
- Immediate availability for 1-month contract mobilization [cite: 3]
Application Information
- Recruiter: Madre Integrated Engineering [cite: 3]
- Contact Name: Recruitment Team
- Email: kisivuli@madre-me.com (Subject line: ZR_2189_JOB)
- Phone:
- Application URL: https://lnkd.in/dfpbxTMm [cite: 3]
- Salary/Rate: Competitive market rate
- Deadline: Immediate
- Notice Period: Immediate to 14 Days
- Contract Duration: 1 Month Contract (Offshore) [cite: 3]
Recruitment Pro Tip
When applying for this Offshore Telecommunications Commissioning Engineer position with Madre Integrated Engineering, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your 8-10 years of oil & gas offshore experience, your FAT/SAT commissioning portfolio for CCTV/PA/GA/Radio systems, and your valid BOSIET/H2S safety credentials [cite: 3].