Telecom Technician – PAGA System

Mekdam Technical Services

Doha Qatar

Qualification & Experience:

Diploma in Electrical/ Electronic engineering from a reputed University or recognized equivalent to a minimum.

Shall have effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills in the English.

Shall be computer literate and conversant with basic Microsoft office applications.

Shall be able to read and interpret electronic system drawings.

Knowhow in the use of computer based permit to work on system workflows would be preferred.

Communication system analysis, troubleshooting, and repairs skills are required.

The ability to use and operate a personal computer, digital mustimeter, impedance meter, megger meter and other tools and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, and operation of telecommunications systemsis required.

Must be familiar with PAGA installations in Hazardous areas.

The ability to demonstrate initiative to work and solve technical problems, accurately complete tasks on time independently and as part of a team in a potentially stressful environment is required.

Minimum 6 years experience out of which at least 3 years should have been in an oil and gas industry with hands on experience in maintenance of plant PAGA (Public Address General alarm systems) of which at least one should be either of makes such as Getronics, Federal Signal or Spector Lumenex.

Experience in Client installations would be preferred.

Maintenance of Page Party system installations would be an added advantage.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Shall be thoroughly knowledgeable, have in depth experience, competent and experienced in the field of PAGA

systems especially hazardous area certified installations, similar to, installations.

Shall be capable of independently offering technical support, maintenance, troubleshooting, etc., to an appreciable extent for PAGA system which shall include but not be limited to central control head end equipment, amplifiers, and field equipment such as intelligent speaker boards, speakers, horns, beacons etc.

Should have rendered technical support and service to cover preventive and corrective maintenance and online  monitoring of PAGA system installations.

Shall be able to perform assigned recurring / process controls based on the risk assessments these include log monitoring, system scan for antivirus and DAT updates, vulnerability patching, taking system application and OS backups, including event log and configuration backups for PAGA system installed equipment. Maintenance activities may also include system recovery involving reinstallation backed up application and system configuration.

Shall be able to independently prepare Job Safety Analysis (JSAs), raise and get approved work permits and  provide required support and assistance in raising eMOCs, Risk Analysis report, Incident report etc.

Calibration of amplifiers, configuration of industrial switches, handling fiber cabling infrastructure etc. would be required as part of system support activities.

Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to  engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.

Certification

Having training & certification related to PAGA systems especially in Getronics, Federal Signal and Spector Lumenex make systems would be preferable.

Other requirements

Should have a valid vehicle driving license preferably a Qatari driving license.

The position requires climbing ladders, scaffoldings, lifting materials, working at heights etc. and regular use of  small hand tools and test equipment.

The position requires work in various locations mainly in the plant area requiring high level of safety awareness.