Telecommunication Lead Engineer

We are searching for an Telecommunication Lead Engineer for our client who is a leader in FPSO and Oil and Gas industry. This role is located in Rotterdam and you will receive a one year contract from us with a possibility to extend.

The Instrument Department in our client is responsible for the design of Process Control and Instrumentation Systems, Integrated Control & Safety Systems, Fire & Gas Systems and Communication Systems. This includes all associated field devices, such as instruments and valves, and bulk materials such as cables and tubing.

In the FEED and subsequent Basic and Detailed phases of a project, the designers and engineers start with defining the concept and then continue to work-out the details of the systems, implement vendor data and work closely together with our sub-contractors to prepare the detailed documentation for construction, commissioning and operation. 

Tasks
The role of the Senior Telecom engineer comprises the following tasks:

• Able to develop a project specific system design with all associated documentation (philosophies, layouts, specifications, block diagrams, calculations, etc.).
• Act as package engineer for Telecom packages and work in close cooperation with Supply Chain to perform technical bid evaluations.
• Continuously consider cost, constructability, operability and maintainability.
• Lead the Telecom team and manage the flow of information to the (remote) team(s) and / or Telecom Integrator to enable them to prepare Layouts, Cable Block diagrams, Termination diagrams, Loop diagrams, Cable list, Junction box list and Bulk MTOs.
• Review vendor data and ensure sub-systems are properly integrated and/or interfaced.
• Ensure that interfaces with other disciplines are consistent and aligned.
• Review documents prepared by sub-contractors to ensure quality and consistency.
• Ensure that the system is fully in line with the Regulatory regime, Classification requirements, our client's standards and Client requirements.
• Actively provide feedback to Group Technical Standards to assure continuous improvement and maintaining the competitiveness in regards of technical solutions and cost effectiveness.
• Stay abreast of technological developments in the offshore/shipbuilding and related industries.
• Educate and train less experienced telecom engineers on the technical details of the telecom scope.
• Participate in improvement of engineering methods.

Profile
University or Technical College (BSc degree), with at least 8 years’ experience in Telecommunication systems design in the (Offshore) Oil & Gas industry. Experience with package interfaces. Experience with managing remote teams. Experience with Telecommunication systems for Marine applications. Competent with Telecom design in hazardous areas (e.g. IECEx001). Able to act as focal point regarding telecom matter.

Qualifications
Experience with the following systems as typically installed on a FPSO: VSAT, PAGA, Telephone (PABX&voip), LAN&WIFI&4G LTE, Navigational equipment, GMDSS, Metocean monitoring, radio systems (UHF,VHF Marine & Aeronautical, CCTV, Entertainment(TVRO), Tanker berthing, FPSO positioning.
Confident as leader. A pro-active approach; taking initiative; problem solving and creative thinking; professional communication in English (verbal and written); conversant with MS Office applications; willingness to travel; team player, looking beyond discipline boundaries, safety conscious.

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