Exchange Engineer

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Department: ��������������������� Comms

Reports To: ������������ ����������� Project Manager

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Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Exchange Engineer to join our team in delivering critical infrastructure installations and commissioning services within telecommunications exchanges across the UK. This role requires a strong understanding of networking equipment, fibre optic cabling, and electrical systems, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities:

• Equipment Installation: Install a variety of networking equipment, including Juniper switches, OOB equipment, and batteries, ensuring proper mounting, cabling, and labelling.


• Electrical Work: Ground equipment, connect power cables to existing DIN rails, and ensure compliance with electrical safety standards (18th Edition Wiring Regulations).


• Fibre Optic Testing: Conduct fibre optic tests using OTDR and power meter to verify connectivity and signal strength.


• Equipment Configuration: Configure networking equipment according to client specifications and network requirements.


• Patching: Connect equipment to the exchange network, ensuring proper labelling and documentation.


• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve any issues that arise during installation or commissioning, including fibre connectivity problems and equipment malfunctions.


• Quality Assurance: Follow strict quality control procedures to ensure all work meets or exceeds industry standards and client expectations.


• Documentation: Accurately record all installation and commissioning activities, including as-built documentation, test results, and photographic evidence.


• Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, warehouse staff, and other engineers to ensure seamless project delivery.


• Safety: Adhere to all health and safety regulations and company policies, including those related to working in third-party exchanges.

Qualifications and Skills:

Essential:

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification


• FOA Certified Fibre Optic Specialist in Testing


• EUSR Telecoms accreditation


• SA020 accreditation


• Experience in installing and commissioning networking equipment in data centres or telecommunications exchanges


• Strong understanding of fibre optic cabling and testing


• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team