Telecom Lead

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Telecom Lead to oversee engineering activities for large-scale offshore industrial projects in Kuala Lumpur. This role requires a Bachelor's Degree and at least 8 years of experience in telecom engineering, including leadership in project execution. The ideal candidate will manage multi-discipline teams, ensure compliance with specifications, and facilitate contractor relationships to deliver high-quality outcomes. Competitive contract terms apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' experience in telecom engineering, including 4 years in Oil & Gas or offshore projects.
• At least 1 year in a supervisory role managing contractors or vendor personnel.
• Demonstrated competence with international telecom engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead telecom engineering activities ensuring deliverables meet specifications.
• Provide guidance to contractors and ensure timely completion of work.
• Manage purchase orders and coordination for seamless system integration.

Skills

Telecom engineering

Leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

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.