Telecommunication Engineer -A
Saudi Electricity Company
Total years of experience :17 years, 5 Months
Responsibilities:
● Responsible for the design, implementation, operation, maintenance and security of telecommunication systems and networks at substations within the company's infrastructure.
● Manage installation, operation, maintenance & testing at the Substations in terms of the telecom network.
● Oversee operation, maintenance and commissioning of PDH, SDH, DWDM, MPLS-TP, PAX, LAN/WAN, CCTV, UGNFOC OPGW, for the Substations.
● Plan the deployment of telecommunication networks, including the selection of appropriate technologies, equipment, and configurations to meet the company's operational needs efficiently.
● Manage tele protection equipment and media converters at substations to ensure the reliability and security of the telecom infrastructure.
● Responsible for monitoring the SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems at the control center to facilitate effective management and control of substations without interruption.
● Configure E&M, FXS (Foreign Exchange Station), FXO (Foreign Exchange Office), and RAC (Remote Access Concentrator) channels based on specific operational requirements.
● Proactively identify faults, troubleshoot issues and restore faults in the telecom network, equipment and tele protection systems in coordination with Network Management Systems (NMS) and Control Room Command Center (CRCC).
● Collaborate with the projects department and contractors for the construction of new substations and modifications to the telecom network and equipment. Manage outage schedules and ensure adherence to safety standards.
● Issuing LOAs for contractors to access and work at substations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and protocols, such as the five-star safety standards.
● Monitor the performance of telecommunication systems, and identify and resolve issues such as network congestion, signal interference, and equipment malfunction to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance.
● Implement security measures to protect telecommunication systems from cyber threats and unauthorized access.
● Generate reports on network performance, maintenance activities and future upgrade requirements.
Responsibilities:
● Monitored the performance and health of telecommunications networks; identified and troubleshot network issues to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.
● Monitored network elements to identify any deviations from normal operation and took appropriate actions to resolve issues.
● Monitored the alarms and performance of Alcatel SDH and DWDM equipment deployed across the TCL network from the Network Operations Center (NOC).
● Reported network faults promptly and accurately to the relevant stakeholders, including field teams and senior engineers.
● Coordinated with field technicians to ensure timely resolution of network issues, providing necessary support as required.
● Executed planned activities for preventive maintenance of Alcatel SDH and DWDM equipment as per predefined schedules.
● Performed routine inspections, software upgrades, hardware replacements and other maintenance tasks to ensure the reliability and longevity of network infrastructure.
● Assisted in diagnosing and troubleshooting network problems related to Alcatel SDH and DWDM equipment.
● Analyzed network performance metrics, logs and diagnostic tools to identify root causes of issues &implemented appropriate corrective actions.
● Maintained accurate records of alarm events, performance metrics, maintenance activities, and troubleshooting procedures.
● Generated reports on network performance, maintenance activities and incident resolution for internal use and regulatory compliance.
● Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including network engineering, field operations, customer support and vendors.
• Worked on ASCON PH-III, CIVICON and DAMA projects (MW Radios, Fiber Optic cables and Systems, MUX, ATM, HIPATH and Satellite including AMC.