Principal Telecommunications Engineer - Offshore

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Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Major accountabilities of Position:

• An experienced and highly skilled Principal Telecom Engineer to lead and oversee the telecom systems for our major offshore oil and gas projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, implementing, advanced Telecommunication systems and equipment in complex large-scale projects. 
• Carry out FEED and detailed design engineering activities pertaining to Telecommunication systems and sub-system, including co-ordination with the various discipline groups in an engineering consultancy organization. The preferred areas of expertise within Telecommunication systems are: onshore Telecommunication networks (SDH/OTN/DWDM/Gigabit Ethernet etc), Wireless digital communication systems (HF, VHF, UHF, Tetra and spread spectrum etc.), serial communication systems, CCTV systems, Information Systems and Telephone/Data Networks and structured cabling, PA/GA Systems, Access Control Systems.
• This position requires deep technical knowledge, leadership ability, and the capacity to work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project delivery meets industry standards and specifications.        
• The candidate shall have high technical knowledge and proven experience of delivering onshore and offshore detail Engineering projects (both green field and Brownfield) involving processing platforms and Well Head Towers. Experience in delivering offshore project shall be an added advantage. 
• Interaction with vendors, review and evaluation of vendor offer and preparation of TBEs for Telecom Systems and Bulk materials in major projects. Candidate shall have experience of generating/reviewing all the Telecom engineering documents.  
• Develop discipline work plans. Overall supervision of Telecom engineers, designers and technical personnel in the execution of the project and development of project deliverables. 
• Provide technical expertise and support in the specification, design, and selection of Telecom systems. 
• Manage all aspects of Telecommunication engineering on assigned projects, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, resource planning and risk management.      
• Manage design change within project budget and schedule framework.  Work closely with project managers, engineers, procurement, and construction teams to ensure seamless integration and timely completion of the project. 
• Oversee the preparation of design deliverables and ensure compliance with project requirements. 
• Effective interaction with client engineering team for approval of design deliverables. 
• Represent organizational competency and capabilities at various forums. 
• Liaise with Project Manager/Engineer  to manage design change within project budget and schedule framework. 
• Experienced in telecommunication systems such as FOC cable installation, SDH, Ethernet, CCTV, Access Control systems, PA/GA systems, TETRA Radio System, CCTV System, LAN/WAN System Information and telephone/data systems. Experienced in integrating all the above systems providing a complete Telecommunication package with the support of telecom system integrator. 
• Development of Telecom specifications, data sheets, Telecom design Basis, Telecom Coverage Study Reports, Block Diagrams for Telecom system, TETRA Radio System, Access Control System, PAGA, CCTV System, LAN/WAN System, Power Consumption & Heat Dissipation Calculation, Telecom Equipment list, Telecom Tie-In List, Telecom Cable Schedule, Layout drawing, Telecom MTO etc.
• Experience in preparation of Modification Scope of Work for Existing Telecom system. 
• Participation in site survey and data collection for Telecom design.       
  Participation in various Workshops such as Design reviews, Risk review, Value engineering, constructability etc.        
• Good understanding of HSE requirements of both self and within the discipline team        
• Ensuring technical integrity of the Telecom deliverables for the project. In particular ensure compliance with the work scope and with applicable international standards        
• Work on proposals and prepare MH estimation.        
• Has experience to handle workshare with remote office.        
• Field Engineering, FAT, SAT and Commissioning support. 
          

Knowledge / Experience / Competencies Required:

• Job Specific Knowledge: Experience in execution of FEED and Detail Engineering for onshore & Offshore Oil and Gas projects.
  • Perform engineering design for Telecom System for Oil and Gas projects. Shall have experience of working in major ADNOC projects.
  • Preparation/review of all Telecom Engineering deliverables such as Telecom design Basis, specifications, data sheets, Telecom Coverage Study Reports, Block Diagrams for Telecom system, TETRA Radio System, Access Control System, PAGA, CCTV System, LAN/WAN System, Power Consumption & Heat Dissipation Calculation, Telecom Equipment list, Telecom Tie-In List, Telecom Cable Schedule, Layout drawing, Telecom MTO etc. 
  • Providing input to LER & Control room layouts & Field layouts for onshore Oil & Gas projects
  • Guiding 3D modeler for 3D modelling activity.
  • Preparation of scope of work and Technical Bid Evaluation for selection of TSI (Telecom System Integrator).    
  • Field Engineering, FAT, SAT and Commissioning support 
• Industry Specific Experience : Good knowledge of ADNOC standards, SHELL DEPs, International standards such as ITU-T, IEEE, ANSI, NFPA, IEC Standards. Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training: Graduate Degree in Telecommunication
• Engineering. Chartered Engineer is preferred.    
• HSE Capability: Good knowledge of Hazardous Area classification.    
• IT Skills :  Computer skills with MS office .
• People Skills: Good communication skill, Leadership skill and able to guide team working locally as well as for workshare with centre of excellence and integrated delivery, mentoring junior Engineers.    
• Other: Good command on English language – verbal as well as writing skills, report writing, presentation to client.

Authority / Freedom to Act / Decision Making (Including Budgetary Responsibility) :

• Extent of Guidance or Control:  Should be able to guide team of Engineers and Designers, Workshare.
• Impact of Decisions on Results: Being a discipline lead on the project, should be able to control budget, plan and deliver as per schedule, take decisions for project success.    

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