Telecom Lead

Kintec Global Recruitment; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Telecom Lead to manage engineering for large-scale offshore projects in Kuala Lumpur. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of telecom engineering experience, including at least 4 years in the Oil & Gas sector. Responsibilities include leading engineering activities, guiding contractors, and ensuring compliance with project specifications. This role offers a contract of 36 months with the possibility to extend.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' experience in telecom engineering, including 4 years in Oil & Gas or offshore industrial projects.
• At least 1 year of experience in a supervisory role managing contractors or subcontractors.
• Experience with brownfield engineering projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead telecom engineering activities and ensure quality standards.
• Guide contractors and vendors for timely telecom design and installation.
• Manage purchase orders and system integration.

Skills

Telecom equipment and systems design

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Coordination skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Systems Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management systems

Job description

Telecom Lead - Offshore / Industrial Projects

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Contract: 36 months (with possibility to extend)

Working Hours: 10 hours per day, 6 days per week

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Telecom Lead to manage telecom engineering activities for large-scale industrial offshore projects. This role will ensure that all technical requirements are met in compliance with project specifications and standardised processes, delivering high-quality engineering and execution support across multi-discipline teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead telecom engineering activities, ensuring deliverables meet project specifications and quality standards.
• Provide guidance to contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure timely completion of telecom design and installation work.
• Manage purchase orders and coordination with contractors and system vendors, ensuring seamless system integration with minimal disruption to existing operations.
• Develop work schedules, plans, and recovery strategies to address project delays and support monthly progress reporting.
• Provide telecommunications expertise to multi-discipline teams to support project execution.
• Facilitate interfacing between key vendors, EPC contractors, and internal stakeholders to meet quality and schedule objectives.
• Provide field engineering support during construction and commissioning to ensure compliance with project plans.
• Capture lessons learned from past projects and ensure knowledge is applied to current work.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years\' experience in telecom engineering, including 4 years in Oil & Gas or offshore industrial projects.
• At least 1 year of experience in a supervisory or oversight role managing contractors, subcontractors, or vendor personnel.
• Experience with brownfield engineering projects is preferred.
• Demonstrated competence with international telecom engineering standards.
• Proven track record in delivering telecom EPC projects with multiple vendors in international environments.

Technical Skills

• Hands-on expertise in telecom equipment and systems design, including OTN, UHF TETRA VHF radio, IP networks, access control, CCTV, PAGA, WAN/LAN, routers, switches, servers, and ship/shore communication systems.
• Knowledge of hazardous area requirements (EExd, EEi, EExe).
• Proficiency in fibre optic and copper network design, duct banks, cable ladder trays, and transitioning design to construction deliverables.
• Strong analytical, planning, and coordination skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management systems.