Field Engineer

Primary Objective of Job:

Field Engineer is responsible for the operation and maintenance of Digicel’s cellular sites to ensure 100% availability and quality service.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform hardware and software installation / upgrades on Telco and related power systems
• Respond to emergencies and potential failures on the network
• Create and maintain network documentation.
• Perform reactive and proactive maintenance on All Telco Equipment
• Prepare report on outages and maintenance for cellular sites and related nodes
• Any other related duties assigned

Academic qualifications and experience required:

• Diploma/Degree in Electrical/ Electronic/ Telecommunications Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in one or more of the fields listed below:-

(1) Operation and Maintenance of A.C and D.C power Systems

(2) Operations and maintenance of cellular transmission systems

(3) Operation and Maintenance of BTS/Node B equipment.

Functional Skills:

• Applicants are required to be computer literate – proficient in Microsoft office and internet savvy
• Applicants must be familiar with networking concepts – including IP addressing, VLANs, Ethernet and Routing
• Must be familiar with Radio Frequency Spectrum, radio transceivers, antenna and feeder systems
• Applicants must have knowledge of electrical power systems – including A.C and D.C generation/distribution.
• Ability to acquire knowledge at a fast pace and troubleshoot problems on the spot using technical manuals and documentation.
• Must be a licensed driver with ability to drive manual transmission vehicles
• Must be willing to work flexible hours and weekends