Datacom Field Operator Northwest

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Datacom Field Operator Northwest

Requisition

Posting

Start Date:

02/06/2026

The Datacom Field Operator reports to the Field Operations Supervisor and has the following objectives:

• To prepare the daily schedule for regional Datacom activities in collaboration with the supervisor;
• To perform corrective and preventive maintenance on all Datacom technologies (optical fibre, copper cables, modems, telephony, PDH E1, SDH, Ethernet, IP, DWDM, etc.);
• To install and test Datacom technologies in accordance with current safety and quality procedures;
• To be involved in the evolution and expansion of the Datacom network, in order to guarantee a reliable and high-performance data communication network for applications in substations, service centres, dispatchings and data centers.

Your duties will be as follows

Scheduling

• To receive and follow up on various inputs for the schedules of various departments (Engineering, Asset Management and Datacom);
• To work with the expert to convert these inputs into a daily schedule and a schedule for contractors.

Work preparation

• Prepare assignments, from a practical and technical point of view (gathering all necessary materials and information);
• Carefully analyse the impact on the operational Datacom network and communicate it to the relevant departments (Dispatching and Asset Management);
• Implement the necessary redundancy mechanisms to minimise risks and impact.

Work performance

• Coordinate and perform installation and maintenance work on all Datacom technologies;
• Check, inspect and deliver work performed by contractors;
• Test and commission Datacom systems;
• Implement and configure Datacom services via management systems in order to connect end systems.

Safety

• Be familiar with, apply and monitor the relevant safety rules, procedures and principles (for both individuals and the network).

Evolution & innovation

• Actively contribute to the evolution of the Datacom subnetwork;
• Be involved in the evaluation and implementation of new technologies;
• Help introduce new working methods;
• Formulate and implement improvement proposals;
• Continuously keep your technical knowledge up to date given the rapid developments within IT/Datacom.

Documentation & reporting

• Arrange the correct documentation (plans, systems, administration, etc.);
• Report on the tasks and activities completed.

• You have a Bachelor's degree in electronics, ICT or telecommunications or have relevant technical experience;
• You have the following competencies:
  • An in-depth knowledge of Datacom technologies (optical fibre, copper cables, modems, telephony, PDH E1, SDH, Ethernet and IP);
  • Strong organisational and planning skills;
  • Good communication skills;
  • An eagerness to learn and a strong development-oriented mindset;
  • The ability to work independently and take responsibility;
  • A strong sense of responsibility and good risk insight;
  • Customer focus and the ability to cope with stress.
• Languages:
  • You are a native Dutch speaker and will preferably have a good knowledge of French or be willing to learn French;
  • You are able to read and understand technical documentation in English and are potentially willing to develop your skills further in this respect.
• Additional requirements:
  • You are willing to do the certification programme for offshore work;
  • You are willing to perform both onshore and offshore activities in line with project requirements.
• You have a category B driving licence and are willing to travel within the region on a daily basis.

Salary: a competitive salary package, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€8 per working day) and a bonus based on group results.

Insurance: group insurance, hospitalisation insurance and ambulant care for the whole family.

Vacation: you will be entitled to 20 vacation days and 13 additional vacation days.

Social fund: Year-end vouchers, birth and marriage allowances. We will also cover part of the cost of glasses, a dental prosthesis or other medical needs.

Communication: you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop.

Discounts: you will enjoy a 30% discount on your gas and electricity bill.

Mobility: you will be given a season ticket for public transport or a contribution to the cost of commuting to and from work as…