Telecoms Installation & Commissioning Engineer Job at Hill Head seconds Full Time

Telecoms Installation & Commissioning Engineer Telecoms Engineer, Installation Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, IP Network Engineer, MPLS Engineer, Cisco Engineer, Alcatel Engineer, Utilities Telecoms Engineer Glasgow, Scotland | Field-Based | 24×7 Operational Support Role: Telecoms Installation & Commissioning Engineer / IP Network Engineer / Field Telecoms Engineer Key Skills: Telecoms Installation, Commissioning, Cisco LAN/WAN, MPLS, Alcatel Networking, EMC Cabinets, DC Chargers, SDH, PDH, Fibre Testing, IP Telephony, Telecoms Cabling, Telecoms Infrastructure, Utility Telecoms, Telecoms Maintenance, Cisco Routing & Switching, Network Troubleshooting Location: Scotland – Field-Based Role Covering sites across Scotland Type: Temporary, Contract, Full-Time Hours: 24 x 7 x 365 Operational Support Environment. On-Call Rota, Shift & Emergency Response Coverage Required. Overview: @mecscomms is recruiting for an experienced contract Telecoms Installation & Commissioning Engineer to support the delivery, maintenance and operational support of critical telecoms and IP networking infrastructure across utility and energy sector environments. This role will involve the installation, commissioning, testing and support of telecoms, transmission and IP networking equipment across operational infrastructure supporting utility and critical national network environments. The successful candidate will possess strong field engineering expertise across telecoms installation, DC power systems, IP networking, Cisco and Alcatel technologies, together with experience operating within highly regulated operational environments. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Telecoms Engineer, Installation Engineer or IP Network Engineer looking to work across large-scale utility telecoms and mission-critical infrastructure programmes. Purpose: To deliver professional telecoms installation, commissioning, maintenance and first-line operational support services across utility telecommunications and IP network infrastructure, ensuring delivery against operational, quality and safety standards. Technology Stack: * Cisco LAN / WAN / MPLS Networks * Cisco Switches & Routers * Alcatel IP Networking Products * Avara PDH & SDH * OTN Xtran MPLS-TP * EMC Cabinets & DC Charger Systems * IP Telephony * Fibre Optic Infrastructure * Radio Systems (Westica, Mimo Max, Cienna) * Symmetricom GPS Timing * Telecoms Test Equipment * Pilot Cable & Fibre Testing * Telecoms Bearers & Protection Circuits Keywords: Telecoms Engineer, Installation Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, Cisco Engineer, Alcatel Engineer, MPLS Engineer, LAN Engineer, WAN Engineer, Telecoms Field Engineer, SDH Engineer, PDH Engineer, IP Network Engineer, Utility Telecoms Engineer, Fibre Engineer, Telecoms Maintenance Engineer, DC Power Engineer, Telecoms Cabling Engineer, IP Telephony Engineer, Network Support Engineer, Telecoms Infrastructure Engineer Core Activity: * Install and commission telecoms and IP networking infrastructure * Support utility telecoms and operational network environments * Configure Cisco and Alcatel networking equipment * Deliver first-line support and fault resolution activities * Perform fibre, pilot cable and telecoms circuit testing * Conduct site surveys, risk assessments and engineering documentation * Ensure delivery against operational, technical and health & safety standards Responsibilities: * Erect and secure EMC cabinets and DC power equipment racks * Install telecoms containment including cable tray and trunking * Complete DC cabling installation and connection activities * Install, terminate and test telecoms and IP cabling including SWA, CAT5 and multi-pair cables * Install and commission telecoms, transmission and IP networking equipment * Test protection circuits including VF, X21 and C37.94 services * Support bearer technologies including PDH, SDH, IP LAN and WAN infrastructure * Install and configure IP telephony solutions * Configure Cisco and Alcatel switches and routers * Support provision, transfer and cessation of telecoms services and circuits * Deliver 1st line operational support and troubleshooting on a 24x7x365 basis * Perform maintenance inspections across chargers, fibre infrastructure, radio systems and pilot cables * Conduct fibre and pilot cable testing activities * Complete site surveys, risk assessments and engineering documentation * Produce SR documentation and operational handover documentation * Ensure compliance with operational, technical and health & safety procedures Deliverables: * Successful installation and commissioning of telecoms infrastructure * High-quality engineering and technical documentation * Operational service continuity across utility telecoms environments * Delivery against SLA, quality and compliance standards * Effective fault diagnosis and network troubleshooting * Safe delivery of engineering activities within live operational environments Working Environment: * Field-Based Telecoms Engineering Environment * Utility & Critical Infrastructure Networks * Operational Telecoms & IP Networking Sites * High-Availability 24×7 Support Environment * Fast-Paced Engineering & Operational Delivery Teams * Utility Sector Infrastructure Programmes Candidate Profile: Candidates should possess strong hands-on telecoms installation and commissioning experience across IP networking and operational telecoms infrastructure environments. You will be technically capable, safety-conscious and experienced working within fast-paced operational engineering programmes. Your experience is likely to include some of the following: Essential: * Telecoms installation and commissioning experience * Cisco LAN/WAN and MPLS networking capability * Cisco switch and router configuration experience * Alcatel IP networking experience * SDH, PDH and telecoms bearer technologies experience * Telecoms cabling and termination capability * DC power and charger systems experience * Fibre optic and pilot cable testing experience * IP telephony installation and support * Strong troubleshooting and fault-resolution skills * Site survey and risk assessment experience * Full UK Driving Licence * Ability to support 24×7 operational environments Desirable: * Experience within utility or critical infrastructure environments * Operational telecoms or transmission network experience * Experience supporting live operational energy or telecoms networks * Knowledge of Symmetricom GPS timing systems * Experience operating telecoms test equipment * EUSR Certification * IOSH Qualification Key Traits: * Positive and proactive approach * Strong health & safety awareness * Excellent troubleshooting and analytical capability * Ability to work independently and within engineering teams * Strong organisational and communication skills * Delivery-focused and customer-oriented mindset * Ability to perform effectively under pressure @mecscomms: uniting opportunity with ambition in Telecoms | Media | Technology @mecscomms is the brand name of MECS Communications Ltd who provide permanent & contract recruitment consultancy service as an Employment Agency & Employment Business. For more information or a list of current vacancies, please see our web site at mecscomms.Co.Uk