Job Description

Job Summary

Responsible for site inspections, test, fault diagnostics and on-going maintenance of mobile telecommunications infrastructure.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Responsible for site inspections, test, fault diagnostics and on-going maintenance of mobile telecommunications infrastructure.
Faultfinding & diagnostics on GSM/DCS/UMTS and Microwave Radio utilising Anritsu SiteMaster equipment.

Installation of Ceragon Equipment

• Inspection and test of Microwave links
• Running feeders, earthing, labeling, testing of feeder cables.
• Inspection and test of ODUs, Splitters and IDUs.
• CPN testing (BER testing)
• Audit of rigging installation including structural and civil areas.
• Adhere to applicable Health & Safety laws, policies and best practice guidelines

Personal Specification

Essential

• 2 – 4 years in a similar working environment. Proven relevant experience.
• MEWP training, qualifications to work at heights
• Advanced Climbing (Troll or equivalent certification)
• Ericsson Equipment Cert
• Working knowledge of networks using wireless technologies e.g. PDH, SDH
• PC Literate (Proficient in MS Office) with good reporting and communication skills.

Desirable

• Strong team player
• Attention to detail
• Flexible

Job Title: Field Engineer
Department: Telecoms

Job Description

Job Summary

Responsible for Installation, Commissioning, fault diagnostics and on-going maintenance of mobile telecommunications infrastructure.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Installation, Commissioning, and maintenance of the following Microwave radio systems:
  • Stratex Eclipse
  • Ericsson Mini-Link E, Traffic Node & Hi-Cap
  • NSN Sral-xD
  • Carry out LOS surveys
• Compile Reports and Handover documentation
• Adhere to applicable Health & Safety laws, policies and best practice guidelines.
• Installation and commissioning of RBSs (2G & 3G)

Personal Specification

Essential

• 2 years + in a similar working environment. Proven relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of networks using wireless technologies e.g. PDH, SDH & Ethernet radio
• PC Literate (Proficient in MS Office) with good reporting and communication skills
• MEWP training, qualifications to work at heights
• Advanced Climbing (Troll or equivalent certification)
• Microwave Radio Equipment Certifications

Desirable

• Strong team player
• Attention to detail

Job Title: Project Manager
Department: Telecoms
Reporting to: Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Job Summary

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys
• Interface with designers and landlords
• Oversee subcontractors and take responsibility for the construction of sites, and act as point of interface for all suppliers/contractors involved in the site development process
• Liaising with and managing subcontractors to ensure successful deliver of sites against a range of safety, quality and cost parameters
• Site Safety

Personal Specification

Essential

• Degree or Diploma in applicable Engineering discipline, Civil or Construction
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in the industry
• The ability to maintain a high level of productivity; with strong construction method knowledge
• Have excellent project management, time management, communication and organisation skills
• Computer literate
• Be available to travel (full clean driving license)

Job Title: RBS Commissioner
Department: Telecoms

Job Description

Job Summary

Responsible for site inspections, test, fault diagnostics and on-going maintenance of mobile telecommunications infrastructure.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Installation, operation and maintenance of Ericsson RBS family (2G/3G)
• Installation and commissioning of RBS 3116 and 3216
• Verify transmission paths
• Carry out test calls
• Compile handover documentation
• Adhere to applicable Health & Safety laws, policies and best practice guidelines

Personal Specification

Essential

• 4 years + in a similar working environment. Proven relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of networks using wireless technologies e.g. PDH, SDH
• PC Literate (Proficient in MS Office) with good reporting and communication skills
• MEWP training, qualifications to work at heights
• Advanced Climbing (Troll or equivalent certification)
• Ericsson Equipment Cert
• RBS Integration specifically 2XXX and 3XXX series training essential

Desirable

• Strong team player
• Attention to detail
• Flexible and enthusiastic
• Ability to work on own initiative

Job Title: Minilink Commissioner
Department: Telecoms

Job Description

Role Specification

• Experience commissioning new installations and upgrading existing systems for all vendors
• In depth knowledge of the following:
  • Ericsson minilink E
  • Hi-cap and traffic node
  • Ceragon
  • Stratex
  • Sral
  • SIAE
  • Passo link (Not all necessary)
• Thorough understanding of transmission systems
• Knowledge of PDH, SDH microwave systems
• Experience in fault finding on Microwave systems installations

Personal Specification

• Fluent English speaker with excellent reporting skills and an ability to liaise directly with customers on an ongoing basis
• Experience working as a field engineer with a mobile operator
• Certified to work at height
• Willingness to work nationwide, with overtime when required
• Ability to work under time constraints and outages
• Computer literacy essential

Job Location: Nationwide

Job Description

Obelisk are seeking to recruit engineers to carry out survey work on GSM/UMTS sites for the purpose of new builds and upgrade work.

The candidate should have a working knowledge of:

• GSM/UMTS networks
• Transmission equipment
• DC power systems
• Knowledge of DC power systems
• Installation of BTS/RBS equipment

Personal Specification

• Excellent IT skills
• Excellent report compiling skills essential
• Previous experience in swap programs is desirable
• Ability to work on initiative and unsupervised

Job Description

Please note only CVs with experience in Telecoms will be considered

Job Summary

Responsibilities

• Receive instructions to search a given area and identify sites suitable for development as a radio base station
• Determine site development feasibility, property ownership liase with landowners to establish site suitability
• Obtain appropriate approvals to gain access to properties
• Report to the Client with several options in the given area
• Receive instructions to progress the acquisition of the client’s preferred option
• Negotiate and agree Heads of Terms with the Site Provider and / or their Agent
• Progress the agreement with the Site Provider and the Client’s Solicitor up to completion of a formal Agreement (Draft lease/sales agreements; determine titles, zoning and building permit requirements)
• Support and liase with the Town Planning (Local Authorities) in securing planning consent for the development
• Liase with the Design Team in the production of a scheme for development acceptable to the Site Provide, Client and Local Authorities (Planning Office)

Personal Specification

• Experience within the telecommunications industry essential
• Background in lease negotiation and property management. Knowledge of local law related to property rights and lease obligations
• Understanding of planning processes and Planning Authorities agencies
• Excellent public relations skills, presentation, verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literacy essential
• Ability to maintain a professional and poised manner and overcome objections
• Well-developed leadership and people management competence with a team building emphasis
• Strong communication skills and be confident working within a fast paced environment

Job Title : Project Manager – Transmission Technical Lead (TTL)

Department: Operations

The Project Manager (TTL) key role is to manage the delivery of the most technically advanced solutions across the full range of telecommunications services in Ireland.

This includes responsibility for effective leadership so as to ensure delivery against targets and customer satisfaction at the operational level while maintaining stringent safety and quality standards while ensuring that company processes and procedures are adhered to at all times whilst delivering agreed client and company targets

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Strategic

• Business Planning - Provide input to business planning with specific focus on technical requirements and financial implications.
• Identify opportunities to grow revenues and improve profitability.
• Planning and scheduling of works to field operations.
• Provide timely reports to stakeholders as required.
• Ensure delays are minimised by resolving operational issues to enable swift job closure and invoicing.
• Attend regular meetings at Customer locations as required.
• Organize resources to carry out LOS, Pre-Installation Surveys and other transmission works to include but not limited to the following:
  • H&S Plans
  • Quality Auditing
  • Site Access
  • Planned Outages
  • Materials Management
  • Resource Coordination

Customer Focus

• Ensure customer satisfaction is at the forefront of all activity with a solutions orientated approach to technical issues.
• Build solid relationships with client’s technical leads and position the Obelisk service as the solution of choice in the industry.
• Provide operational reports and updates to the client, as required.
• Ensure Contract specific deliverables are achieved on a consistent basis.
• Manage Contract Remedy and Penalty clauses to minimize risk as required.
• Deliver a quality product or service which consistently meets or exceeds the customer requirement.

Finance

• Ensure Revenue levels are in line with Budget/Forecast as applicable.
• Manage all direct and indirect operational overheads in line with Budget and Revenue fluctuations and develop cost saving initiatives on an ongoing basis.
• Deliver Net Contribution Margin in line with Project Budget as applicable.
• Manage Capital Expenditure in line with specific budgeted targets.
• Manage Sub-Contractor POs as required

 Human Resources / People Management

1. Contract Resource

Manage all assigned resources within agreed parameters required to deliver on Contract SLAs. This includes staff, transport, equipment, tools and facilities. Foster a “Can Do” attitude with all direct reports.

2. Training & Accreditation

Ensure staff are regularly monitored and motivated to deliver the highest possible quality standards. Deliver, in liaison with HR, resource and training plans to optimise resource availability to achieve budget / forecasts / and contract requirements. Provide direct in house training as appropriate minimising cost and down time and outsourced training at minimum cost.

3. Performance Management

Assess, develop and maintain high standards of performance and productivity through leadership, effective communication, coaching, training and staff development. Regularly hold one to one meetings with direct reports and carry out annual Performance Reviews to set, monitor and review individual objectives/targets against business objectives

4. Comply with and actively promote HR Policies and Procedures

Health, Safety and Quality 

1. Legislation

Ensure compliance to all relevant legislation regarding: Health & Safety, Environmental and Employment.

2. Company H&S system, policies and procedures

Ensure ongoing compliance to safe system of work including appropriate monitoring and analysis and corrective action planning.

3. ISO Accredited Systems

Manage ongoing compliance to all defined company processes as defined by ISO registration. This also includes updating any changes relating to new or changing contracts. Ensure field quality and safety checks are carried out and results analysed. Manage monthly reviews of safety & quality performance including preparation of Improvement plans as required. Comply with ISO process requirements and audit plans as directed.

This list is not exhaustive and you may be required to carry out other duties from time to time

Person Specification:

Essential

• 5 years experience in managing projects as technical lead within the telecommunications industry or similar
• Strong commercial awareness
• Strong customer focus
• Performance management and results focused
• Leadership, motivation and people management
• Continuous improvement and managing change
• Good Communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team Worker
• Excellent computing skills to Include MS Excel, Word, Outlook and the ability to learn any company systems required.
• Proficient in written and spoken English as a business language.
• Have a good working knowledge of all aspects of Transmission for Mobile Phone Networks especially PDH, SDH, Microwave Radio, etc
• Be highly motivated and have the ability to work on their own initiative
• Experience in managing Transmission and Link Installation and Commissioning engineers.
• Be available to travel (Have a full clean driving licence)
• Proficient in using MS Office applications, including Outlook (email), Excel, Word and Power Point and project planning software packages.
• Some experience of the installation, commissioning and acceptance of a wide variety of equipment vendor wireless links. (e.g. Ericsson, Siemens, Nokia, Stratex, Huawei, Ceragon)