Engineer (Power Systems/Technical Services)

Contract Period: Permanent / 2-Year Contract

We are looking for a high calibre engineering professional to join the Telecommunications Branch of our Power Systems Business Group. Our telecommunications networks cover the full spectrum of technologies including Fibre Optics, Transmission & Multiplexing, Microwave, LAN/WAN, PABX and Radio Communication Infrastructure. The appointee will report to the team leader in supporting the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) network system.

Major duties include:

• Plan and design the radio communication network according to the design framework and methodology
• Plan and monitor the assigned projects to ensure they could be delivered on time and within budget under the required safety and quality standards
• Assist team leader to evaluate the new smart meter communications technology
• Liaise and coordinate with various mobile operators, contractors and internal departments to deploy and restore telecommunications services upon user requests, equipment fault and system upgrade and migration
• Perform smart meter network operation and maintenance works to achieve the KPI target of Telecommunications system availability
• Monitor the network performance and alarms, perform initial diagnosis and devise fault investigation report
• Co-ordinate field survey on communication concentrator deployment and optimization of the radio communication network
• Perform firmware management on smart meter communication components, including the firmware inventory control, change control, firmware upgrade and mitigation for any upgrade related activities
• Review the network performance and compile performance report in regular basis
• Perform communication device provisioning and change management
• Perform study and testing on new initiatives and features/functions of the smart meter network
• Prepare and deliver clear presentations on analysis results and findings for management reporting
• Perform duties during typhoon periods, adverse weather conditions, and non-office hours as required

Requirements:

• A recognized university degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computing Engineering or equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant engineering experience in network design / implementation / operations and maintenance in telecommunication systems 
• Experience in large scale telecommunications network project implementation and network operations
• Experience in both wireless/wireline telecommunications network technologies
• Familiar with in LAN/WAN, Radio Mesh, Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) technologies is an advantage
• Proficiency of using MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Python, Power BI or other equivalent tool for data analysis is an advantage 
• Good safety and environmental awareness
• Independent, result-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work under pressure
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Chinese
• Possession of good communication, interpersonal and team-building skills
• Holding a valid driving license with Class 2 is an added advantage

Candidates with less qualification and/or experience but demonstrate good potential for further development will be considered for a position at lower grade.