Offshore Telecomms Technician

We are seeking a highly motivated Offshore Telecomms Technician to join our clients team, providing essential Telecomms support across Southern North Sea Assets.

This role is integral to maintaining and supporting a wide range of offshore telecommunications systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Telecommunications Maintenance:
  
  
  • Line of Sight Microwave Radio
  • PAGA Systems
  • IP-Based Networks
  • Multiplexers
  • Marine & Airband VHF Radios (Fixed and Portable)
  • ATEX Certified Equipment Maintenance (COMPEX Certified)
  • Fibre Optic Systems
  • Weather Monitoring Systems
  • Satellite Technology
  • Entertainment Systems
  • Knowledge of Process Control Systems
• Project Management:
  
  
  • Experience with GOC/MOC processes, including project ownership from design through to installation and commissioning.
  • Management of Telecoms Projects.
  • Supervision of vendors and third-party contractors.
• Operational Tasks:
  
  
  • Perform trade-scheduled maintenance.
  • Conduct EX inspections in line with Perenco UK procedures.
  • Repair and maintain equipment integrity.
  • Fault finding and troubleshooting independently under pressure.
  • Produce handovers, reports, and recommendations.
• Safety and Compliance:
  
  
  • Understand and adhere to Performance Standards & Safety Cases.
  • Utilize permit to work and Maximo maintenance management systems.
  • Safely maintain platforms within operational and maintenance procedures.
  • Operate safety and environmentally critical systems competently.

Experience / Qualifications:

• Offshore Experience:
  
  
  • Offshore experience with current valid offshore certification and medical.
• Technical Expertise:
  
  
  • Strong understanding of radio principles, propagation, multiplexing, and digital techniques.
  • Experience with microwave radio, fibre optics, multiplexers, satellite comms, marine/aero VHF, public address systems, telephone exchanges, IP networking, and IT equipment.
  • Knowledge of ATEX requirements and UK Offshore Working Requirements.
• Preferred Certifications:
  
  
  • SUEPEE or COMPEX qualifications.

Join our client in maintaining the essential Telecomms systems that keep operations running smoothly and safely.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.