Senior Telecommunication Engineer | alfanar Electric

Job Purpose

Implement, and maintain efficient and reliable communication systems that facilitate data exchange and integration between various devices and systems within the automation environment, ensuring smooth operation and control of the distribution and substation automation systems.

Key Accountability Areas

Network Infrastructure:

• Responsible for designing the telecommunication network infrastructure, including selecting the appropriate communication technologies, such as fiber optics, microwave, or radio, and specifying the necessary equipment and devices required for communication within the automation systems.

Communication Protocols:

• Selecting and implementing communication protocols and standards that ensure reliable and secure data transfer between different devices and systems within the distribution automation and substation automation environment.

Integration:

• Ensuring seamless integration of telecommunication systems with other components of the distribution automation and substation automation systems. This includes integrating communication systems with control systems, monitoring devices, sensors, protection equipment, and other automation components.

Testing and Troubleshooting:

• Testing and verifying the performance and reliability of the telecommunication systems. They conduct tests, simulations, and performance evaluations to ensure that the communication networks and protocols meet the requirements of the automation systems. Additionally, they troubleshoot any communication issues or failures and take appropriate actions to resolve them.

System Upgrades:

• Upgrading of the telecommunication systems within the distribution automation and substation automation environment. This includes monitoring system performance, identifying areas for improvement, implementing upgrades to enhance communication capabilities, and ensuring the overall reliability of the communication infrastructure.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintaining detailed documentation of the telecommunication systems, including network diagrams, configuration settings, protocols used, and troubleshooting procedures. They also prepare reports on system performance, issues, and recommendations for improvements.

Compliance and Standards:

• Ensuring that the telecommunication systems within distribution automation and substation automation projects comply with relevant standards, regulations, and safety guidelines. They stay updated with the latest standards and requirements to ensure that the communication systems meet the necessary compliance criteria.

Role Accountability

HR Proficiency:

• Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job
• To have a vision and a plan for the career path and how to achieve it.

Delivery:

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving:

• Solve any related problems arise and escalate any complex operational issues.

Quality:

• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business Process Improvements:

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automations opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:

• Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, Safety, and Environment:

• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.

Academic Qualification

Work Experience

Technical / Functional Competencies