PCC Telecom Engineer

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Job purpose

The PCC Telecom Engineer is responsible for executing, coordinating, and supporting all pre-commissioning and commissioning activities related to the telecommunications systems of a large-scale oil & gas / LNG facility. The role ensures that telecom systems are installed, tested, commissioned, and handed over safely and in compliance with project specifications, international standards, and applicable codes.

Key responsibilities

Pre-commissioning phase

• Review and understand telecom engineering documents, including specifications, drawings, data sheets, method statements, commissioning procedures, and vendor documentation.
• Participate in system walkdowns, punch listing, and verification of installation completeness for telecom systems.
• Verify correctness of installation for telecom equipment, cabling, fiber optic systems, racks, cabinets, and interfaces.
• Support preparation and updating of pre-commissioning and commissioning test packs.
• Ensure all telecom systems are mechanically complete and ready for commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with construction, quality, and engineering teams to resolve technical queries and punch items.

Commissioning & start-up

• Execute and supervise commissioning activities for telecom systems, including functional testing, integration testing, and system validation.
• Perform system tests such as loop checks, signal verification, end-to-end testing, and redundancy checks.
• Interface with vendors, subcontractors, and other discipline engineers during commissioning activities.
• Support energization, SAT (Site Acceptance Tests), and system integration with ICSS, safety, and IT networks.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve telecom-related issues during commissioning and start-up.
• Assist in preparing systems for Ready for Start-Up (RFSU) and operational handover.

Telecom systems scope (typical)

• Telecom network infrastructure (fiber optic & copper)
• Telephone systems (PABX / IP telephony)
• Public address & general alarm (PAGA) systems
• CCTV & security surveillance systems
• Access control & intrusion detection systems
• Radio communication systems (TETRA / UHF / VHF)
• Data networks & telecom cabinets
• Interfaces with control and safety systems

Safety, quality & documentation

• Strictly comply with HSE policies, procedures, and site safety requirements at all times.
• Participate in toolbox talks, job safety analyses (JSA), and risk assessments.
• Ensure commissioning activities are performed in accordance with approved procedures and quality standards.
• Support compilation of as-built documentation, test records, and commissioning dossiers.
• Contribute to lessons learned and commissioning close-out reports.

Interface & coordination

• Work closely with commissioning management, discipline leads, construction teams, and vendors.
• Coordinate with operations and maintenance representatives during system handover.
• Support planning and sequencing of telecom commissioning activities in line with overall project milestones.

Qualification requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in telecommunications engineering, electrical engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in telecom engineering, with significant exposure to pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Proven experience on LNG, gas processing, or large-scale oil & gas projects.
• Strong understanding of international standards (IEC, ITU, IEEE) relevant to telecom systems.