Telecom Technician

Education Diploma(Any, Telecommunication)

Industry Telecommunications

Job Description

Telecom Transmission Systems

Perform installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of:

SDH Systems

PDH Systems

DWDM Systems

Metro Ethernet Systems

Microwave Radio Systems

Fiber Optic Cable Networks

AC/DC UPS Systems

Conduct fiber optic splicing, termination, testing, and troubleshooting using OTDR and power meters.

Monitor and maintain transmission equipment, sub-racks, modules, and network interfaces.

Replace faulty cards, modules, power supplies, and associated telecom hardware.

Perform cable routing, patching, labeling, and documentation activities.

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot:

UHF Analog and DMR Radio Systems

TETRA Systems

NDB Systems

Point-to-Multipoint (PMP) Broadband Wireless Systems

Marine and Airband Radios

TEMPSC Communication Systems

Perform RF testing, antenna alignment, VSWR measurements, and coverage verification.

Install and maintain antennas, feeders, connectors, grounding kits, and mounting accessories.

Support commissioning and fault rectification of radio base stations, repeaters, handheld, mobile, and fixed radios.

Maintain and troubleshoot:

Hotline Telephone Systems

Field Telephone Systems (Analog & IP)

Satellite Phone Systems

Weather Monitoring Systems

Nurse Call Systems

Telecom Tower Light (ACWL) Systems

Entertainment and TV Distribution Systems

Conduct periodic inspections, testing, and functional verification of field devices.

Replace defective equipment and restore system functionality.

Preventive Maintenance

Execute scheduled preventive maintenance activities in accordance with approved maintenance procedures and OEM recommendations.

Perform visual inspections, health checks, cleaning, testing, calibration verification, and performance monitoring.

Identify potential failures and recommend corrective actions.

Update maintenance records and asset inventories.

Ensure all systems remain fully operational and compliant with operational requirements.

Corrective Maintenance

Attend fault calls and breakdown maintenance activities.

Perform fault diagnosis, troubleshooting, repairs, and restoration of telecom systems.

Replace faulty hardware and carry out required programming and reconfiguration.

Escalate complex faults to Telecom Engineers and OEM support when necessary.

Participate in emergency maintenance activities to restore critical communications systems within agreed response times.

Testing and Commissioning

Conduct equipment installation, testing, and commissioning activities.

Use specialized telecom test equipment including:

OTDR

RF Test Equipment

Ethernet Tester

Network Tester

Thermal Imaging Tools

Digital Multimeters

Verify equipment functionality before handover to operations.

Documentation and Reporting

Maintain accurate maintenance logs and service reports.

Record fault history, corrective actions, and equipment replacements.

Update drawings, system records, cable schedules, and asset databases.

Assist in preparing preventive and corrective maintenance reports

Desired Candidate Profile

Minimum Qualifications

Diploma

Related Technical Discipline

Technical Skills

Fiber Optic Testing and Splicing

SDH / PDH / DWDM Systems

Microwave Communication Systems

AC/DC Power Systems and UPS

RF Testing and Troubleshooting

Telecom Cabling Infrastructure

Preventive and Corrective Maintenance Practices

Preferred Certifications

OEM Equipment Certifications

H2S Safety Training

Offshore Safety (HUET / BOSIET)

Working at Heights Certification

Rigging and Slinging Certification (for tower work)

Troubleshooting and fault-finding skills

Technical problem-solving ability

Teamwork and communication

Safety awareness

Ability to work in remote and offshore environments

Time management and documentation skills

Ability to support 24/7 operational telecom systems