Field Engineer at Global Profilers

Global Profilers is a resourcing company that offers recruitment solutions to organizations in Sub Saharan African markets. With extensive understanding of the various aspects of multinational and local businesses and industry’s specific demands, We are able to provide tailored solutions to any & all Industries. We consider ourselves multi-cultural with expertise working on several markets. We understand different perspectives and the atypical challenges that can face organizations in Nigeria, Angola, Kenya, Uganda, Cameroun, Bening, Togo, Burkina.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Field Engineer

Locations: Kano & Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Telecommunication

Job Summary

The Field Engineer will be responsible for raising & coordinating for release & approval of purchase orders & material requests, ensuring sign off of job completion certificate (JCC) from client within 24 Hours of link delivery

Job Responsibilities
Survey & Installations:

Must have a previous background in communication/telecommunications as an aerial rigger and be familiar with climbing.
Hold relevant climbing certificates including - Advanced Climbing, Rooftop Access & Rescue, Tower Rescue, RF Hazard Safety Awareness, etc.
Must be fully prepared to work at heights of up to 100 meters (328 feet).
Ability to climb and work safely at heights.
Working individually or within a two-man team will carry out the Installation of Radios and Antenna Systems for Microwave as well as installation of Fiber optic and Data Cable installation tasks on steel lattice, guyed, masts, towers, rooftops, and building antenna / aerial systems.
Carry out suitable and sufficient risk assessments in line with company procedures before work being undertaken.
Assist in the testing of antenna systems for fault finding and subsequent rectification.
Conduct visual inspections of antenna Mounts, aerials, co-axial cables, fixings, feeder cables and anchor points.
Carry out cable repairs including splicing and termination.
Previous background in using specific harnesses and fall-arrest systems.
The ability to meet basic medical and fitness requirements (medically required).
Comply with health, safety, and environmental procedures at all times.
It is envisaged that the successful candidate will have a technical engineering background preferably within a similar role.
Perform installation of antennas, mounts, cable ladders, cable, etc.

Reports & Procedures:

Assist the Team Leader in the preparation and input of site reports and photographs into the company database.
Flexibility towards working hours as you may be required to occasionally work away from home.
Submission of Link Budget, Checklists & JCC to Team Leader
Timely and accurate completion of all reports as required by the Team Leader.
Comply with company Occupational Health & Safety requirements
Tool Familiarity, Weatherproofing, Earthling Skills, Familiarity with PPE KIT, Basic MS Office Skills (Excel, Word, PPT, Outlook)
General tower safety knowledge and ability to utilize 100% tie-off techniques at all times.
Willing to work outdoors and be exposed to all types of weather (extreme hot and cold)
Raising & Coordinating for release & approval of Purchase Orders & Material Requests
Ensuring the Sign of the Job Completion Certificate (JCC) from the Client within 24 Hours of link delivery

Qualifications & Skills