AMI Communication Engineer

KPMG in Qatar; Doha; On-site; QAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious professional services firm in Qatar is seeking an AMI Communication Engineer responsible for testing and maintaining telecom equipment for the AMI telecommunication system. Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years' experience in telecommunication engineering, with strong knowledge of IoT technologies and smart meter communications. Proficiency in English is essential, while Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience as telecom/electrical engineer.
• Recent experience in smart meters communication and IoT devices.
• Hands-on experience with telecommunication equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and correcting Smart Metering Solution field equipment issues.
• Monitoring and repairing last mile communication systems.
• Preparing progress reports on work activities and customer complaints.

Skills

IoT wireless Technologies

Wireless communication

Cellular communication

Networking

Smart meters communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or Telecommunication Engineering

Tools

Head-end systems and Meter data management application

Siemens EnergyIP

Siemens SIE UDIS

Job description

About KPMG Qatar

KPMG has had a presence in Qatar for nearly 47 years. We opened for business in Qatar in 1977 and are now one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the country. KPMG in Qatar employs over 350 professional staff and partners. We recruit the best and brightest from around the world and currently employ 40 nationalities. For our clients, this means we provide Audit, Tax and Advisory services locally, drawing on the latest thinking and best practice from around the world.

Business Unit Overview

KPMG\'s Advisory practice is one of the largest Advisory businesses worldwide and the major growth area for our organization. Our services are focused on the Finance Function, and we work with clients in identifying and tackling their challenges in Growth, Governance and Performance. Our Advisory teams support businesses as they restructure and expand, whether organically or by acquisition. We help them to become more efficient and provide support as they adapt to the challenges posed by a rapidly changing business environment.

Summary Of The Role

The AMI Communication Engineer is responsible for effective conduct of testing, maintenance and repair works for ensuring full functionality of the telecom equipment utilized within the Automated Metering Instructions (AMI) telecommunication system. The role holder is also responsible for ensuring a secure Client AMI telecommunication network and catering to the high priority operational needs.

Primary Job Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Leads in diagnosing and correcting problems related to the Smart Metering Solution field equipment and to runs daily health checks i.e. Electricity meters, Water gateways, DCUs, Communication equipment involved in Data Center-to-Smart Metering.
• Responsible for pro-active monitoring and repair of the last mile communication including smart meter’s communications, data concentrators, GPRS, 3G/4G, NBIoT, and RF at Last mile.
• Follow up and coordinate with metering vendors and communication service providers for fault rectification, SLA breach and new technology evaluation.
• NMS application monitoring and configuration, including change of device parameter and configuration including device parameter and configuration change.
• Ensures effective functioning of the telecom media utilized throughout the telecom network.
• Forecast corrective and preventive maintenance of all telecom media including Wired and Wireless equipment to maintain the quality, reliability, and full functionality of the telecom equipment
• Responds to emergencies basis information on emergency action required basis customer queries or complaints.
• Prepare and coordinates annual schedules for conducting routine maintenance and repair of the telecom equipment.
• Prepares monthly progress reports based on the work activities conducted, customer complaints resolved and maintains details
• Works in cooperation with Quality Assurance and Continual Improvement section on securing and maintain the ISO / Risk Management / ISMS certification.
• Carries-out and ensures the compliance of all activities within the Department are in-line with Client health and safety regulations.
• Performs other tasks that may be assigned from time to time.
• This position may require traveling between venues/depots during normal and or outside office hours for the site – work such as configurations, installations, inspections, and any site related works.
• This position requires mobile communication outside normal office hours for emergency purposes.

Qualification & Experience

• Minimum 4-year bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or Telecommunication Engineering or related field or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in technical field as telecom/electrical engineer supervising installation, commissioning, configuration, testing, & maintenances of telecommunication equipment.
• Experience with IoT wireless Technologies such as LPWANS, Wi-fi, Event Stream Processing, Cellular (4G/5G), Zigbee and other mesh protocols etc.
• Most recent experience (at least 3 years) in installation, configuration, and O&M of different of type of smart meters communication, data concentrator/gateways and IoT devices.
• Sound knowledge of Utilizes knowledge of Wireless communication, cellular communication, Technology, MBUS technology, Radio Frequency Technology and Networking for effective conduct of work activities and configuration of communication equipment where and as needed.
• Hands-on experience with Head-end systems and Meter data management application as advance level user. Experience with Siemens EnergyIP and Siemens SIE UDIS is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Head-end systems and Meter data management application as advance level user. Experience with Siemens EnergyIP and UDIS is preferred.
• Experienced with SIM Based smart meter communication, establishing service level KPI, field installation and troubleshooting processes/procedures.
• Strong command in English (writing and speaking) are essential. Good command in Arabic (writing and speaking) is a plus.