Associate Engineer, Submarine Cable & Ventures

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Make an Impact by

• Operate and maintain optical transmission, power and data communication network equipment for submarine cable systems and terrestrial backhaul transmission systems (e.g. SDH, DWDM, DC rectifier, Power Feed Equipment, routers/switches etc.).
• Troubleshoot and rectify faults on these transmission equipment and where necessary, (a) follow-up with the equipment vendors and/or (b) liaise with other departments, backhaul providers, cable stations and/or cable system NOC, on fault investigation and resolution.
• Monitor system performance and prepare statistical analysis to detect any performance degradation or abnormality.
• Perform regular back-up of system configuration and performance data in the Network Management System (NMS) and Element Manager Layer (EML) servers.
• Maintain updated records of equipment inventory, equipment firmware releases, NMS/EML server model, NMS/EML operating and application software releases.
• Manage maintenance spare inventory and storage to meet system operation needs.
• Keep abreast of knowledge of operation and configuration of equipment in the cable stations and develop suitable work processes to ensure good system performance.
• Perform pre-service testing and implementation of transmission links.
• Perform installation acceptance testing and commissioning of new systems and equipment.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors on the installation, operation and maintenance activities.
• Be on call after office hours to provide support for ad-hoc circuit activation, cable repair and fault isolation.
• Make arrangement with vendor for repair of the station facilities such as power equipment, lighting, air-cons, CCTV and monitoring and alarm system.
• Support Singtel’s RIO interconnection and co-lo service.
• Supervise the installation and upgrading of station facilities equipment and ensure that the project is implemented in the schedule timeline.
• Support cable system upgrade works which happen on a yearly basis.
• Responsible for coordination and liaison with relevant parties in provisioning of submarine cable circuits in accordance to the works-order provided.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Station Manager.

Skills for Success

• Diploma in Electrical engineering with minimum 4 years of experience in a Telco company.
• Experience in telecommunication transmission knowledge is critical.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Keen learner with an eye for details.
• Good team player.

Rewards that Go Beyond

• Flexible work arrangements
• Full suite of health and wellness benefits 
• Ongoing training and development programs 
• Internal mobility opportunities

Work Location: Tuas

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