Associate Engineer (Outside Plant Engineering) (Contract)

Responsibilities:

• To plan the outside plant cabling network infrastructure (i.e. pipeline, cable (copper & fibre) and access equipment) for the provision of info-communications services such as telephony and data service within designated exchange areas.
• To ensure network reliability and diversity within the exchange areas and to upgrade the existing infrastructure as and when required.
• To build a cost-effective network and to keep the capital expenditure within the allocated budget.
• To reduce and solve deferred subscribers cases and to ensure timely provision of services to customers in accordance to the Department’s target.
• To liaise with architects, consultants, relevant authorities/agencies, building management and internal departments through site meetings on matters relating to outside plant network infrastructure and service provisioning.
• To plan the diversion scheme and schedule to divert the outside plant infrastructure which is affected by the general public infrastructure upgrading works such as LTA’s road-widening, HDB’s Lift Upgrading Program (LUP) and Main Upgrading Progam (MUP), etc.
• To ensure that building developers adhere to provide the required facilities in the building’s MDF and TER room for newly developed buildings, as stated in IDA’s Code of Practice for Info-communication Facilities in Buildings.
• To manage the planning and implementation of special projects such Metro Ethernet, Broadband and FTTx services.
• To perform any other administrative duties as and when assigned by the Manager/Engineer.

• At least a good Diploma in Electrical, Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering.
• Have at least 1 year of working experience in the Info-communications industry.
• Must have a sound working knowledge in basic telecommunications infrastructure.
• Those who have experience in telecoms cabling drawing using CAD, CCNA certified and possess class 3 driving license will have added advantage.
• Must be independent, self-driven, highly customer focused and able to work under pressure and with minimum supervision.
• Must possess good communication and inter-personal skills.

Apply at: http://career.singtel.com/candidates/default.htm