Title:
Telecommunications Engineer
· Job Description
Responsible for engineering, design, specification and services related to control systems network and plant wide telecommunications systems for large scale petrochemical complexes. Under general supervision, performs all conventional aspects of the functional area subject matter. Devises new approaches to problems encountered. Plans, schedules, and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. Performs work which involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements. Provides technical guidance to designers and less experienced engineers. Job tasks, correctly performed, impact indirectly on cost containment, efficiency, profitability or operations. Skills are typically acquired through an undergraduate degree in Engineering and a minimum of 11 years related experience, with average experience of 11 - 15 years. Requires sufficient professional experience to assure competence as a fully trained professional. Work requires a broad knowledge of precedents. Also may be responsible for leadership of a functional area on a small project or a segment of a larger project. As the lead, plans, budgets, organizes, coordinates and controls the project and is responsible for employee performance appraisals and for coaching and developing lower level professionals. Certification as a Licensed/Chartered Professional Engineer is preferred.
· Job Posting Description
The Telecommunications Engineer must have experience and working knowledge related to the design, configuration, installation, and testing in all or most of the following systems: Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), Personnel Access Control Systems, Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems, Public Address/General Alarm systems (PA/GA), wired and wireless network systems, Telephony Systems, Digital Radio Systems, Marine Systems, Microwave Systems, and Cyber Security implementation methods.
The Telecom Engineer will work as an Owner Engineer supervising EPC Contractor Engineers Seconded to our client. The Engineer will be expected to, independently apply advanced engineering techniques, make decisions on engineering problems and methods, and represent the organization in meetings to resolve important questions or to negotiate with key engineers and officials of other organizations. Experience with Telecom systems detailed drawing production via a computer aided drawing package is a plus! Job role is responsible for a measurable asset such as an assigned staff and budget. Skills are typically acquired through an undergraduate degree in Engineering and a minimum of 11 years related experience, with average experience ranging from 11 - 15 years.
Responsibilities:
· Work on medium or large size engineering projects with supervision.
· Prepare accurate and complete designs and calculations as required to meet project requirements.
· Conduct field investigations when needed; produce field reports with detailed sketches.
· Coordinate with other disciplines and assist engineers and/or designers to ensure effective quality product.
· Keep up to date on new engineering processes, techniques, and IMS and standards.
· Investigate and resolve unusual design and field engineering problems by devising new approaches.
· Ensure that effective methods and design/engineering techniques are used.
· Resolve project issues and problems.
· Provide technical guidance to the design team.
· Collaborate with design team to maximize design value.
· Provide employee performance feedback to discipline manager.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualification/ Certification:
· BS degree in Engineering with 11 plus years of hands-on telecommunications engineering experience strongly preferred in petrochemical, midstream or other heavy industries.
· Excellent verbal, written communication skills required.
· Knowledge of Instrument calculation computer applications.
· Ability to integrate new technologies into daily work processes.
· Experience working with other disciplines understanding their interface requirements.
· Experience with design and/or construction of plants desirable.
· Knowledge of NEC, IEC , ISA & IEEE standards, methods and practices.
Skills Requirement:
· MS Office (Must be highly proficient in Excel and Word, working knowledge in Access)
· MS Office (Excel and Word) and product proficiency required.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
