Senior Telecoms Engineer

QatarEnergy LNG

Qatar

Ref: MP548-346

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Job Purpose
• Support major business functions and provides detailed and in depth specialized IT/Telecommunication technical expertise.
• Key role in project delivery.
• Works under general direction within a clear framework of accountability, exercises substantial personal responsibility and plans own work to meet assigned objectives and KPIs.

Job Context & Major Challenge(s)
• The operation and control of the Telecommunication services either on-premises or provisioned as cloud services that is required to deliver and support the Telecommunication systems needs of a business.
• Preparation for new or changed services, operation of the change process.
• Maintenance of regulatory, legal, security and professional standards.
• The application of Telecommunication infrastructure management tools to automate the provisioning, testing, deployment and monitoring of infrastructure components.
• Timely resolution of any issues and ensuring operational and project KPIs are met

Key Job Accountabilities
• Carries out the full range of defined tasks associated with operating and controlling the installed (or virtual) Telecommunication system hardware and software.
• This may involve the use of multiple Telecommunication hardware and software platforms, and both local and wide area networks.
• Provides technical expertise to enable the correct application of operational procedures.
• Provides instruction to less experienced colleagues in all aspects of current and correct operational practice.
• Configures tools to automate the provisioning, testing and deployment of new and changed Telecommunication system infrastructure.
• Contributes to the planning and implementation of Telecommunication system installation and maintenance work associated with the installation as a whole, including building and configuring infrastructure components in virtualised environments.
• Implements agreed infrastructure changes and maintenance routines, utilising the appropriate tools and test equipment.
• Ensures that procedures are followed, including those relating to safety and security.
• Assists in producing outline Telecommunication system designs and specifications covering objectives, scope, features, facilities, management, reliability, resilience, security, constraints (such as performance, resources and cost), hardware, network and software environments, main system functions and information flows, traffic volumes, data load and implementation strategies, phasing of development, requirements not met, and alternatives considered.
• Takes responsibility for all stages of the life cycle for Telecommunication software/hardware and transmission media development of relatively simple communication systems, including investigation, analysis, specification, design, construction, testing, maintenance, upgrade and migration.
• Assists with more complex systems.
• Defines, documents and safely executes small-scale projects, or sub-projects, actively participating in all phases of the project.
• Identifies, assesses and manages risks and issues which might impact on the success of the project.
• Prioritizes and diagnoses incidents according to agreed procedures.
• Investigates causes of incidents and seeks resolution.

Requirements

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Information Systems or other relevant discipline

Knowledge and/or Experience
• 6 years’ of IT experience (ideally within Oil & Gas industry)
• Competent knowledge in core skill applications, tools, and techniques
• Conversant with relevant IT national and international standards
• Demonstrated experience in project management
• Demonstrated experience in IT support environment

Technical and Business Skills
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Specialized technical expertise and broader IT knowledge.
• Compliance to risk, security and continuity management principles

About the Company

QatarEnergy LNG, established in 1984, pioneered the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) industry in Qatar and today is the largest producer of LNG in the world with an annual production capacity of 77 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) from its world-class facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar.

Since the first production in 1996, QatarEnergy LNG has successfully delivered cargos to more than 30 countries and is committed to meeting the world’s demand for safe, reliable and clean energy.

Through its operational excellence, QatarEnergy LNG is adding value to its production chain, contributing to the Qatari economy and Qatar’s National Vision to ensure efficient energy supplies for the country, creating new markets and contributing to the local community.

In addition to the LNG facilities, QatarEnergy LNG operates the Jetty Boil-Off Gas facility, Al Khaleej Gas, Ras Laffan Heilum, the two Laffan Refineries (among the largest condensate refineries in the world), and the Ras Laffan Terminal on behalf of All participants.

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Engineer salaries in Qatar

Average monthly compensation
QAR 13,500

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