Cirion Technologies Looking for Field Technician at Ciudad de México, México Full Time

CABLE STATION ENGINEER POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Cable Station Engineer is required to operate and maintain cable systems at Cable Landing Stations of underwater fiber optic telecommunications networks. This would include diagnosing and locating troubles, performing the repair and maintenance, and restoring service for optimal customer satisfaction.

The Cable Station Engineer serves as a subject matter expert and a key point of contact with the Subsea Network Operations Center (Subsea NOC) in managing technical problems through to resolution. Must be able to work with customers from around the world.

During subsea cable faults the incumbent works directly with the cable ship and the Subsea NOC to support fault location and repair activity. The incumbent is in most cases the power safety officer.

Periodically the incumbent is required to install and perform testing of new cable systems. The individual exercises independent judgment and usually works under minimal supervision to perform Station Management functions, when required and in the absence of the Cable Station Manager. This position has a global focus, and the incumbent must be fluent in English. Spanish and/or Portuguese are a plus.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

Fault Analysis, Diagnosis, Repair Management, Developing solutions, and Reporting

Identify and diagnose problems; evaluate whether they are service affecting and establish priorities for resolution, especially when there are concurrent troubles. Able to operate confidently online Systems/Networks, while analyzing, locating and reporting faults in a logical, timely manner. Be able to see fault through to satisfactory conclusion, working at times with minimal supervision. Ensure proper organizational attention to the problem via corrective action or escalation.

Routine Maintenance of Subsea &Transmission Equipment, Building, and

Power Systems

Proactive and reactive to the routine requirements of the Cable Station. Able to maintain/manage the Cable Station following Cable Station Operation Routine Guidelines. Perform first line periodic maintenance on all associated support equipment within the Cable Station observing outlined Method of Procedures. Regular inspection of the beach manhole to Cable Landing Station (CLS) route of the Outside Side Plant (OSP). Perform ongoing post event analysis on cable systems and equipment.

Provide Technical Support

Provide Troubleshooting assistance in Fault Analysis, developing solutions to specific issues. Train and teach other personnel at CLS. Participate as one of the team in providing coverage at the CLS.

Cable Landing Station Administration

Business focused and security conscious when dealing with company/customer data information. Maintaining the accuracy of Station Circuit Records. Completing and maintaining the Station Inventory Control. Monitor and complete Station Event Logs.

Liaison and Interface with vendors, contractors and others.

Experience & Education / Credentials

Technical college degree or equivalent professional experience. Additional education in technical course works a strong plus, such as undersea technology, optical systems technology, power feed systems, optical and transmission test equipment and computer applications.