LQ Telecom Engineer

Position Title: Telecom Engineer

Location: KL Office Milan (Italy)

Reporting to: Living quarter Engineering coordinator

General Description of Role and Responsibilities

Design & Engineering

• Review and consent to the developed telecom system architecture for facilities including:
  • Voice and data communication (IP PBX, LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi)
  • Public Address and General Alarm (PAGA) systems
  • CCTV and security systems
  • VHF/UHF radio systems and marine communication
  • VSAT and fiber-optic backbone infrastructure
  • Telephone exchanges, intercom, and telecom cabling infrastructure
• Review and consent to the prepared technical specifications, datasheets, drawings, and network topologies.
• Coordinate telecom system requirements with control systems (DCS, ESD, SCADA) and safety systems (F&G, HVAC).

Standards & Compliance

• Ensure designs meet industry standards (IEC, ITU, NFPA, ISO, API, NORSOK, and client-specific specifications).
• Ensure that designed telecom systems are for hazardous areas (ATEX/IECEx zones) and ensure equipment certification.
• Ensure cybersecurity measures are considered in all communication networks.

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Prepare telecom equipment Material Requisitions (MRs) and Technical Bid Evaluations (TBEs).
• Review vendor drawings, schematics, and compliance documents.
• Participate in FATs (Factory Acceptance Tests) and ensure proper configuration and integration.

Construction & Commissioning Support

• Supervise installation, termination, and testing of telecom cabling, antennas, devices, and racks.
• Perform Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), system integration, and commissioning activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve telecom issues during startup and operational readiness testing.

Operations & Maintenance Support

• Support plant operations with telecom system upgrades, troubleshooting, and configuration changes.
• Maintain telecom documentation including network diagrams, IP address allocations, and user manuals.
• Ensure telecom systems remain operable, secure, and aligned with operational requirements.

Skills & Competencies required

• Strong knowledge of telecom protocols, radio frequency planning, network design, and signal integrity.
• Familiarity with PAGA, CCTV, IP networking, fiber optics, and structured cabling.
• Understanding of telecom integration with emergency and control systems.
• Competency in telecom network simulation and configuration tools.
• Effective communication, vendor coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree BSc in Automation & Control Engineering from an accredited university.
• Work experience of ten (10) years in the sought Discipline after earning the BSc degree.
• Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of offshore experience in total, with at least the last 3-5 years spent on offshore projects.
• Excellent spoken a written English including proven ability to write specifications and reports.