Field Engineer

Job Description And BenefitsThe Field Engineer will be highly organised, self-motivated and responsible for installing and basic testing of Telecommunication Equipment and Systems. The engineer will be expected to work on a number of diverse projects simultaneously and meet demanding deadlines on time and on budget.

Job Description And BenefitsThe Field Engineer will be highly organised, self-motivated and responsible for installing and basic testing of Telecommunication Equipment and Systems. The engineer will be expected to work on a number of diverse projects simultaneously and meet demanding deadlines on time and on budget.This is a temporary assignment, available on either a part-time or full-time basis, depending on availability and project requirements.Fluent English is required, while a basic level of French would be an advantage.We are open to candidates based anywhere in France.Please note that the role involves significant travel to different sites across the country.Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of telecommunication equipment and associated infrastructure (fibre and copper cable) in field environments.
• Carry out Datacentre or PoP audits including all equipment, ports, cabling and general connectivity.
• Conduct troubleshooting and fault isolation on optical network components.
• Perform network testing, validation, and documentation of optical fibre networks.
• Collaborate and support senior network engineers (remote) to configure and test installed telecommunication equipment.
• Work closely with customers and internal teams to deliver projects and resolve technical issues.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of all work performed.
• Perform risk assessments prior to commencing works in the field environment
• Ensure compliance with safety and industry standards while working on-site.
• Participate in training and development programs to enhance technical skills ensuring that all compulsory internal and external training is up to date and current.
• When required, send daily reports on progress, status and risks
• Working outside of normal hours to support cut-over or migration activities

• Good level of practical 'Hands On' experience in a Telephone Exchange or Datacentre environment
• Good understanding of fixed line transmission systems including DWDM & OTN
• Good understanding of optical and fibre principles including attenuation, dispersion and signal loss.
• Good understanding of DC and AC Power principles
• Experience using Power Measuring Test Equipment including Digital Multimeters.
• Ability and appetite to learn new technical concepts and technologies
• Experience using fibre optic test equipment such as OTDR, Optical Power Meters, and Optical Spectrum Analysers.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel and work in field environments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and documentation skills including MS Word, Excel & Teams
• Full Clean driver's license