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Job Title: Offshore Telecoms Commissioning Engineer
Location: Offshore
Rate of Pay: £750 per day via PAYE Umbrella (inside IR35)
Length of contract: 6 months initial

SSE are seeking an experienced Offshore Telecoms Commissioning Engineer to support the hook up and commissioning of key telecoms packages including fibre optic systems, IT/OT networks, VOIP phones, TETRA radio and LTE systems. You will also support with the commissioning of key control and monitoring systems across the wind farm.

This is a rotational position based on a SOV (2 weeks on / 2 weeks off).

• Testing and remediation of fibre optic networks (using industry-standard methods).
• Patching and configuration of networks to approved project drawings.
• Support network specialists during configuration of switches, access points and VOIP equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve reported issues across all elements of the telecom systems.
• Commission and verify VOIP phone systems.
• Assist with hook-up and commissioning of package control systems.
• Assist with commissioning of TETRA and LTE communications systems.
• Provide technical input and support where telecom systems interface with LV power supplies and distribution.
• Act as offshore technical focal point for telecoms.
• Manage and maintain critical commissioning spares, and temporary communications systems.
• Produce accurate test reports, commissioning records and punch lists.
• Work safely under the offshore permit to work system, HSEQ rules and transfer procedures.

• Strong offshore telecoms commissioning background, with hands-on experience of fibre testing and remediation.
• Experience patching structured cabling and working with industry standard hardware (switches, access points).
• Familiarity with VOIP systems and network service commissioning.
• Experience with TETRA and/or LTE telecoms systems.
• Troubleshooting experience of network connectivity issues.
• Knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems, and ability to assist in commissioning of these systems.
• Experience working with LV power systems, including safe isolation, termination, and integration of telecoms equipment with LV distribution.
• Offshore experience (offshore wind preferred; oil & gas, subsea or maritime considered).
• Valid offshore safety and medical certifications (BOSIET / GWO / offshore medical).
• Strong documentation, communication, and reporting skills.

• Telecom or networking qualifications.
• Experience with commissioning of offshore wind farms.
• Knowledge of offshore standards for fibre testing and acceptance.
• Awareness of offshore LV electrical standards and safe systems of work