Site Technician

Shorefield Communications; Kuching; On-site; MYR 26,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Shorefield Communications in Malaysia seeks a Telecommunication Engineering Assistant to support on-site installations, testing and maintenance of network infrastructure under supervision.

You'll perform equipment installation, conduct routine diagnostics, survey sites, document work and ensure safety compliance while collaborating with senior engineers.

This role offers hands-on field work in Kuching and growth opportunities in telecom infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Education: SPM or diploma in telecommunication engineering or related field.
• Work experience: 3+ years in construction, engineering, infrastructure, utilities or related works.
• Competency licenses/certifications: telecommunication competency certificates (installation, testing, splicing, maintenance).
• Proficiency in MS Office; AutoCAD is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist on-site installations, testing and maintenance.
• Install and integrate telecom equipment and run fiber/copper cables.
• Perform preventive maintenance and diagnose faults.
• Conduct site surveys to plan upgrades.
• Maintain records of work orders and network diagrams.
• Ensure safety compliance on site.

Skills

Site installation experience

Project documentation

Safety compliance

Fiber/copper cabling knowledge

Education

SPM or Diploma in Telecommunication Engineering

Telecommunication competency certificates

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position assists with on-site installations, testing and maintenance of network infrastructure works, and components under the supervision of a more experienced telecommunication engineering professional.

Responsibilities

• This position assists with on-site installations, testing and maintenance of network infrastructure works, and components under the supervision of a more experienced telecommunication engineering professional.
• Installation and integration – Performing regular checks, cleaning, and fixing minor issues on network equipment. Setting up telecommunications equipment such as antennas, routers, switches, and microwave dishes. This includes running, splicing, and terminating fiber optic and copper cables.
• Maintenance and troubleshooting – Conducting routine preventive maintenance and identifying technical faults through diagnostic testing. They repair or replace defective components to ensure uninterrupted service.
• Site survey and planning – Evaluating customer needs and conducting site surveys to plan for network upgrades or new equipment layouts.
• Documentation and records – Maintaining accurate records of work orders, network configuration diagrams, asset inventory, and testing results.
• Safety compliance – Ensuring all work is performed according to industry standards, building codes, construction sites and safety regulations, particularly when working at heights or in confined spaces.

Qualifications

• Education – Minimum SPM or diploma in telecommunication engineering or relevant field.
• Work experience – Three (3) years and above working experiences in construction, engineering, infrastructure, utilities and/or relevant works.
• Computer literacy – Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suites and other engineering related software (i.e. AutoCAD) is advantageous.
• Competency license - Telecommunication competency related certificates (i.e. installation, testing, splicing and maintenance of fibre optic etc.)