Field Communication / Network Engineer

Spearas; Muscat; On-site; OMR 12,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated telecommunications engineer to support daily network operations and manage communication systems infrastructure. This role involves working with advanced technologies such as Cisco routers, switches, and wireless systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, alongside relevant experience in the oil and gas sector. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will enhance connectivity and support critical operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical/Electronics/Communications Engineering or 4+ years experience.
• Cisco technical courses like CCNA, Redline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineer with network operations and projects.
• Administer communication systems infrastructure including VSAT and routers.

Skills

TCP/IP

Networking Technologies

Routing and switching protocols

Cisco Call Manager

Cisco wireless controller

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor degree in Electronics Engineering

Bachelor degree in Communications Engineering

Tools

Cisco routers

Cisco switches

Access Points

IP Phones

IT ticketing systems

Job description

Bachelor degree in Electrical, Electronics/Communications Engineering

Responsibilities

• Help the senior engineer with the daily network operations and projects.
• Take care of all communication systems infrastructure in the field including: VSAT, Switches, Routers, Wireless LAN, telephone systems, wifi access points, Radios, and Thuraya units and other systems that may be introduced.
• Administer and support network backbone and edge switches.
• Responsible for all ISP contacts and coordination efforts.
• Handle administrative tasks like Purchase orders, Inventory control, and equipment disposal.
• Diagnose problems for hardware and software issues utilizing appropriate tools and diagnostic techniques.
• Ensure proper logging and tracking of user problems using the established IT ticketing systems (Service desk, change management, and others).
• Test and install new equipment when required.

Job Specification

• Bachelor degree in Electrical, Electronics/Communications Engineering or a minimum of 4 years of experience in the telecommunication and networking field.
• Has attended Cisco technical courses like CCNA, Redline, or similar.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience in Oil and Gas Companies.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, Networking Technologies, Routing and switching protocols, Cisco Call Manager, and Cisco wireless controller.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco routers, switches, Access Points, and IP Phones.
• Willing to work overtime/overnight as required.