TELECOM SUPERVISOR

As a Telecom Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising and coordinating telecommunications installation, construction, inspection, testing and commissioning activities for Oil & Gas and industrial EPC projects. The role ensures that all telecom systems are installed and integrated in accordance with approved engineering drawings, project specifications, applicable standards, quality requirements and HSE procedures.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise day-to-day telecommunications construction and installation activities at project sites.
• Oversee installation, testing and commissioning of telecom systems, including CCTV, Public Address and General Alarm (PAGA), access control, telephone systems, radio communication and structured cabling.
• Supervise installation and termination of fibre optic cables, copper cables, telecom cabinets, racks, junction boxes and associated equipment.
• Ensure proper installation of telecom cable trays, conduits, cable routing and equipment supports.
• Coordinate installation and integration of communication systems with other project disciplines, including electrical, instrumentation and control systems.
• Ensure all telecom installations are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, technical specifications and project standards.
• Review telecom layouts, cable schedules, installation drawings, method statements and inspection and test plans.
• Coordinate with engineering, QA/QC, HSE, subcontractors and commissioning teams to resolve site-related technical issues.
• Monitor subcontractor activities, manpower deployment, productivity and construction progress.
• Coordinate inspections, fibre optic testing, cable continuity testing, equipment configuration and functional testing.
• Supervise pre-commissioning, commissioning and integration of telecommunications systems.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE procedures, quality standards and client requirements.
• Maintain daily progress reports, inspection records, testing documentation and system handover records.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in telecom construction, installation and supervision, preferably within the Oil & Gas, EPC or industrial sectors.
• Strong experience in supervising telecommunications works for onshore oil & gas facilities, refineries, process plants or industrial projects.
• Hands-on knowledge of CCTV, PAGA, access control, telephone systems, radio communication, fibre optic networks and structured cabling.
• Experience in fibre optic cable installation, splicing, termination, testing and troubleshooting.
• Good understanding of telecom layouts, cable schedules, system architecture and installation drawings.
• Knowledge of telecom testing, inspection, pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures.
• Familiarity with relevant IEC, TIA/EIA and project-specific telecom standards.
• Previous ADNOC or other UAE Oil & Gas project experience is highly preferred.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, technicians and multidisciplinary site teams.
• Good leadership, communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to supervise site activities and deliver works within project schedules.

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