Telecom Systems Lead

Project Overview
The Woodfibre LNG Project is located approximately 7 km west-southwest of Squamish, British Columbia. It involves the construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the previous Woodfibre pulp mill site, which would have a storage capacity of 250,000 m3 and would produce approximately 2.1 million tons per year of LNG.

Woodfibre Management Ltd. is a privately held Canadian company based in Vancouver and a subsidiary of Pacific Energy Corporation Limited.

Position
The Telecom Systems Lead is responsible for ensuring all telecom and operational communication systems are designed, implemented, and transitioned into operations effectively. The position acts as a key liaison between project teams and operations, providing technical support, coordination, and validation throughout the project lifecycle. It focuses on field communications, safety systems, and plant-level OT telecom infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Support project delivery by ensuring telecom and operational systems (e.g., VoIP, PBX, SCADA, CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, personnel safety monitoring, marine and terrestrial radio systems, etc.) are designed, configured, and implemented to meet day‑to‑day operational needs

Participate in requirement reviews, system design reviews, and system acceptance activities from an operations perspective

Ensure Telecom and OT systems meet operational requirements including reliability, usability, and maintainability

Provide technical oversight and support for telecom and OT systems throughout deployment, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness for plant operations

Coordinate with EPC contractors, vendors, project teams, and operations teams to ensure a smooth transition of telecom and OT systems from project delivery to steady‑state operations

Identify and report operational gaps or risks in proposed telecom and OT system designs or configurations and provide mitigation recommendations

Monitor system performance and assist in troubleshooting issues post‑implementation

Maintain and update documentation including technical specs, configuration records, and operational procedures

Ensure integration with SCADA, DCS, and enterprise IT systems

Coordinate, engage, and manage external service providers (e.g., telecom companies, intermediaries, and niche service vendors), including technical clarification, RFP preparation, technical evaluation and contract management

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Telecommunications, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in supporting telecom and OT systems, preferably in industrial, energy, or Oil & Gas environments

Strong understanding of operational requirements in a field or plant environment (e.g., system reliability, ease of use, maintainability)

Hands‑on experience with VoIP, SIP, PBX, radio communication systems, and LTE networks

Familiarity with SCADA, DCS, and plant communication systems

Proficient in technical documentation and system lifecycle management

Excellent communication, coordination, and problem‑solving skills

Industry experience in Oil & Gas, utilities, or critical infrastructure is strongly preferred

Strong vendor coordination and stakeholder management capability

Additional Requirements

Experience working with large multi‑disciplinary teams and contractors in a multicultural environment is an asset

Experience working and problem solving with centralized global remote support models and processes

Accepts responsibility and demonstrates a commitment to the delivery of tasks and targets

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Ability to be innovative and vision‑oriented with demonstrated ability to undertake strategic planning and implementation

Ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple tasks, and change priorities within tight time frames

Demonstrates and seeks accountability within the team

Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

Expertise with a variety of computer programs (Office 365, MS Teams, MS Visio, MS Project Control, Adobe Acrobat, Docu Sign, Navisworks, Aconex, SharePoint, Borealis, AutoCAD, etc.)

Motivated and willing to take ownership of tasks

Energetic in pursuit of continuous improvement processes

Shares knowledge readily and encourages personal development

A valid driver's license and passport (Canadian passport or passport with US Visa)

Position is based in Vancouver, BC, with travel to Squamish (site)

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Only qualified candidates legally entitled to work in Canada will be contacted.

Woodfibre Management Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits
Salary range: CAD 110, /yr

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