Field Engineer Ops - Central
Salary not disclosed
Closes in 7 days
About the company
Digicel Fiji is a telecommunications provider operating in a fast-paced telco environment across Fiji. The company runs network infrastructure including microwave transmission systems, power and solar equipment, and generator sites.
About the role
This role is for a Field Operations Engineer joining the Technical Team based at the Khalsa office, reporting to the Team Leader. The engineer carries out planned maintenance on standby generators, batteries, power equipment, and automatic transfer switches, and handles end-to-end maintenance of microwave and APM equipment. The job involves climbing towers to carry out maintenance on Telco equipment and liaising with equipment suppliers and maintenance contractors to keep timelines on track. Weekly performance reports are compiled and submitted to the supervisor as part of the role.
Key responsibilities
- Ensuring all network KPIs are met on monthly basis and strive to streamline processes and delivery of services in smarter way.
- Carrying out all planned maintenance as per the set schedule, including standby generator and battery routines, power equipment maintenance, and automatic transfer switch maintenance.
- Maintenance of solar equipment on site including cleaning of solar panels, battery terminals, wiring of the solar panel and rectifier unit.
- Maintenance of shell for the generators on sites to prevent rusting.
- End to end maintenance of all microwave and APM equipment's.
- Swiftly responding to all breakdowns and implementing repairs as per set standards.
- Liaising with equipment suppliers and maintenance contractors to ensure set timelines are adhered to.
- Compiling and submitting weekly performance reports to your supervisor.
About the successful candidate
- A diploma or degree in electronics or electrical engineering.
- At least two (2) years' experience in a similar role.
- Sound knowledge on the operation and maintenance of microwave transmission systems.
- Hands-on knowledge on power system maintenance and operation.
- Ability to climb on towers to carry out maintenance works on Telco equipment with detailed working knowledge of telephony operations.
- Working knowledge of GSM principles and radio base station with detailed understanding of radio transmitter, receivers and antennae.
- Thorough understanding of DC and AC power systems.
- A valid group 2 driver's license.