Job Title: Exchange Engineer
Department: Comms
Reports To: Project Manager
Locations: Covering Nationwide
Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 DoE
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