Area Network Specialist, Telecomms, East London at Sheldon Recruitment

• Our client, a leader in the telecoms sector, is seeking an Area Network Specialist for a permanent role based in East London, Eastern Cape.

Applicants are required to strictly meet the following criteria:

• At least 3 years’ experience as a Facilities Maintenance technician
• Advanced Microsoft office knowledge
• At least 2-4 years’ experience with UPS/ AIRCONS /Fire Systems /EMS/Rectifiers /Batteries and Generators.
• 4 years’ experience in Telecommunications Node /POP Technology in a technical supervisory position
• Understanding of planning for Node new build & upgrades

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Deliver training and learning initiatives on-site & assess technical competencies of technical teams
• Updating the skills and training matrix
• Develop the technical resourcing of the company in alignment with operational requirements
• Report back on training progress, training schedule, skill matrix, forecasting
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot routers, switches, and transmission equipment
• Preventative and corrective maintenance at POP/node sites, including hardware replacements and environmental checks 
• Maintain DC and AC power systems (UPS, rectifiers, PDUs, battery backups, A/B feeds) 
• Respond to alarms from NOC and ensure timely resolution of site-related issues 
• Document work completed, update inventory, and ensure accurate site records
• Ensure compliance with safety, security, and operational standards
• Coordinate with vendors or contractors during major installations or repairs
• Outage Support – project manage and facilitate network outages to ensure quality, communication and speed is executed to required standard of excellence
• Advanced technical support – recommend and liaison with maintenance team, NOC, and other stakeholders
• Preventative maintenance & Environmental Maintenance
• Assist with customer engagement, attend project meetings
• Assist facilities maintenance /build teams and project managers when required
• Assist in maintaining Tech teams Vehicles, Tools & Equipment
• Investigate new technical methods available and new industry standards and aligned with the strategic development of the company 
• Travel to reach sites for quality inspection
• Assist in reasonable requests from your direct manager or Exco