NOC Engineer

Region:    Mombasa

Reporting to:    Shift Leader-Cable Landing Station

Business Unit:   Technology

Who We Are

Telkom is a technology company that provides integrated solutions to individuals, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), Government and large corporates in Kenya, drawing from a diverse solutions suite that includes voice, data/connectivity, digital financial services, as well as network services. Powered by its vast fiber optic infrastructure, it is also a major provider of wholesale carrier-to-carrier traffic, within the country and the region. 

Role Purpose:  

Reporting to the Shift Leader-Cable Landing Station, the incumbent will be responsible for undertaking activities relating to routine maintenance, corrective maintenance, root cause analysis and network quality initiatives for the submarine cable network components

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure prompt traffic restoration and to institute action plans during emergencies like submarine cable cuts and/or failure of undersea-submerged repeaters and equalizers.

• Perform daily, weekly and monthly routine maintenance procedures for submarine line terminating equipments;1620 SLTE, SDH equipment 1678 MCC, 1675 Lambda Unite, Ciena Core Director, SubCom LTE and Huawei OSN 9800U.

• Perform daily, weekly and monthly routine maintenance procedures on Power Feeding Equipment, rectifiers and batteries.

• Perform corrective maintenance procedures in case of the malfunction or breakdown of the DWDM Submarine landing station equipment. 

• Check, record and institute corrective maintenance procedures on the auxiliary subsystems.

• Ensure that all test gears e.g. power meters, OTDR, OSA etc. are well-calibrated and available for use during emergencies.

• Perform preventive maintenance procedures on the GENSET and to report promptly to the maintenance contractor in case of anomalies

• Check and ensure the diesel fuel tank has enough fuel in case of emergencies.

• Assist contractors technically and logistically during new installations or as otherwise directed by the Shift leader.

• Conduct orientation tours to members and/or visitors as directed by the Shift Leader.

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Shift Leader.

Academic background & Professional Knowledge:

• Bachelors Level Engineering Degree or equivalent in Electrical and Electronics, Telecommunications (Transmission)

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a transmission engineer 

• 2 years’ experience in a DWDM fibre optic transmission equipment an added advantage.

Here Are The Skills We Are Looking For:
• Highly skilled telecommunication engineer able to competently resolve issues on fiber optic equipment & DWDM technologies 

• Excellent in time management, analytical and communication skills 

• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Tools

• Familiarity with internal and external SLA’s, escalation matrix and governance

How to Apply:

Applications should be sent providing an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) before 13th September 2024 including details of your current telephone contacts and names of three referees.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Telkom Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will  receive consideration for employment without regard to tribe, religion, gender, age or disability.