Job Description

Position Title: Field Engineer – Telecom / Data Center

Location: [Insert Location if applicable]

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 per year

Benefits: Car Allowance + Fuel Allowance

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Overtime Available: Yes

On-Call Requirement: No

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Field Engineer with experience in telecommunications and data center environments . In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for the installation, cabling, maintenance, and support of network and data center infrastructure. This is a key position within our engineering team, supporting a variety of mission-critical deployments and customer projects.

You’ll play an essential role in ensuring that infrastructure work is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards , while also adhering to SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality) guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Installation & Infrastructure Support

• Install and cable telecommunications and data center equipment.
• Run and terminate power, fibre, and Ethernet cabling to specified positions in racks and panels.
• Install grounding equipment and ensure adherence to grounding standards.
• Clean and inspect fiber connections and ensure proper labeling of equipment and cabling.

Smart Hands & Technical Support

• Provide 24/7 support as part of a scheduled escalation rotation (not on-call based).
• Offer Smart Hands services including:
• Equipment racking/de-racking
• Power cycling and soft reboots of network and server hardware
• Hardware troubleshooting
• Light level testing and connection of test routers

Quality Assurance & Site Management

• Conduct POP (Point of Presence) site housekeeping and post-installation quality inspections.
• Supervise third-party subcontractors working on-site.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards during all activities.

Additional Engineering Services

• Assist with:
• Rack and cage builds
• Structured cabling installs (copper, multimode, and single-mode fibre)
• Cabling according to diagrams and site plans
• Circuit migrations, audits, and testing

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Prior experience in telecom, fiber optic, or data center field engineering.
• Strong hands-on skills with cabling, infrastructure installs, and troubleshooting.
• Comfortable working in a structured and safety-conscious environment.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with full-time permanent employment
• Vehicle and fuel allowances for field work
• Opportunities for overtime
• Career development in a fast-growing, technical environment

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