Team Leader (Wireless / 4G / 5G) | Knetco | KSA

Kuwait Network Electronic Technology Co.; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Knetco in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Team Leader to run on-site wireless deployment teams, oversee Huawei 4G/5G installation, commissioning, and optimization, and ensure safety and timely delivery across projects.

You will manage field crews, verify visas and licenses, coordinate with engineering and clients, and handle RF troubleshooting. HCWE or HCNA/HCNP/HCIE credentials are required, with immediate joining for a full‑time on-site role.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of on-site wireless telecom experience.
• Huawei HCWE or HCNA/HCNP/HCIE certification required.
• Strong leadership and safety on-site required.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site wireless installation teams and supervise field engineers.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and performance optimization of Huawei 4G/5G equipment.
• Ensure health, safety, and environment standards and maintain deployment documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, and back-office engineering.

Skills

Team leadership

Wireless networks

RF troubleshooting

Huawei equipment

Tools

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

Knetco is actively seeking an experienced, dynamic, and certified Team Leader specializing in wireless telecommunications networks to join our on-site engineering operations in KSA on a full-time permanent basis with immediate joining availability. In this critical leadership and technical role, you will be responsible for leading on-site wireless installation teams, overseeing the deployment, commissioning, and optimization of Huawei 4G and 5G network equipment, and ensuring strict adherence to project timelines and safety standards. You will leverage your deep expertise in Huawei wireless products (BBU, RRU, AAU, eNodeB/gNodeB) and Huawei certifications (HCWE, HCNA, HCNP, or HCIE Wireless) to drive operational excellence across mission-critical telecommunications infrastructure in Saudi Arabia.

Detailed Job Description

As a Team Leader at Knetco, you will take full on-site ownership of wireless network deployment teams, field commissioning workflows, and site performance optimization across KSA. Your day-to-day responsibilities include directing tower technicians and riggers, installing and configuring Huawei wireless infrastructure, troubleshooting complex RF and transmission issues, and ensuring seamless collaboration between field crews and back-office engineering. You will manage safety compliance on-site, coordinate equipment logistics, verify valid work visas or transferable Iqamas, and maintain accurate deployment documentation. Furthermore, you will act as the primary point of contact for technical escalations, ensuring high availability and optimal performance for 4G and 5G cellular networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and supervise on-site wireless installation teams, tower technicians, and field engineers across KSA project sites.
• Oversee the installation, configuration, commissioning, and performance optimization of Huawei wireless equipment (4G/5G).
• Manage on-site deployment schedules, resource allocation, equipment handling, and daily progress reporting.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex wireless network, hardware, and RF equipment issues in live operational environments.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, environment (HSE) standards and quality guidelines during tower and rooftop deployments.
• Coordinate with project managers, client stakeholders, and engineering teams to ensure smooth site operations.
• Verify valid work visas, transferable Iqamas, and required driving licenses for all assigned field personnel.
• Conduct rigorous site audits and technical handovers upon successful completion of equipment commissioning.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 3 to 5+ years of hands-on professional experience in wireless (4G/5G) telecommunications networks and site deployment.
• Mandatory certification as a Huawei Certified Wireless Engineer (HCWE) or equivalent Huawei credentials (HCNA, HCNP, HCIE Wireless).
• Strong practical knowledge of Huawei wireless products including Baseband Units (BBU), Remote Radio Units (RRU), Active Antenna Units (AAU), and eNodeB/gNodeB base stations.
• Exceptional troubleshooting, problem-solving, and team leadership capabilities in high-pressure on-site environments.
• Valid work visa or transferable Iqama in Saudi Arabia (KSA-based applicants only).
• Valid professional driving license for travel across project locations.
• Mandatory availability for immediate joining on-site in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective crew management and client coordination.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Advanced certifications in telecommunications project management or site safety (e.g., OSHA, NEBOSH).
• Prior working experience managing large-scale telecom rollouts for major network operators in the GCC region.
• Familiarity with fiber optic testing, microwave transmission links, and DC power systems.
• Strong proficiency in reporting tools, Excel, and telecommunications asset tracking software.
• Experience conducting RF path testing and sweep testing.

Contract & Salary

• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time Onsite (KSA)
• Notice Period: Immediate
• Deadline: Immediate Joining
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Standard