Telecom Lead
CR/079407
Posted: 09/10/2025
- Competitive
- India, Mumbai
- Contract
We have a current opportunity for a Telecom Lead on a contract basis. The position will be based in Mumbai India. For further information about this position please apply.
Position Title: Telecom Lead
Work hours per day: 10 hrs./day
Work Days per Week: 6 days/week
Work day per Month: 26 days/month
Work Location: Mumbai India
Contract Duration: 3 Years
Reports to Head of Telecom and Engineering Manager
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering or System Engineering
8 years experience working in telecoms, including 4 years in the Oil & Gas Industry, and including 1 years experience in a supervisory or acting role, or oversight of contractor/sub-contractors/service/vendor personnel.
Previous experience with Brownfield engineering and execution is desired.
Possess competence in accordance with global Telecommunications Engineering competency and development framework
Conversant with relevant Telecommunications national and international standards and has a broad understanding of all aspects of Telecommunications systems and a deep understanding of own
specialties.
There are brownfield elements to this scope which requires interfacing and alignment with OPCO to tie-in into existing systems and significant interfacing with other projects.
Proven track records of delivering a portfolio of Telecom EPC projects including complex and multiple vendor projects within international settings.
Requires hands on expertise and design experience with telecoms equipment and systems design (OTN, UHF TETRA VHF radio Systems, IP Networks), security (access control, CCTV surveillance networks, fence intruder detection, ANPR), public/emergency announcement (PAGA), and networks (WANs, LANs, Industrial Wireless Networks Wiring, Routers, Switches, Servers etc), ship/shore communication systems, Hazardous area requirements (EExd, EEi, EExe).
Must be proficient in fibre optic cabling network design, copper cable networks and relevant infrastructure such as duct banks, cable / ladder tray designs. This shall include transition of design engineering to construction deliverables.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Structural analysis programs, and experience of project management systems
Key Job Accountabilities
Leads telecoms engineering activities
Ensure telecoms engineering activities are conducted in accordance with project specifications and approved variations if any.
Accountable for a quality design of telecoms engineering deliverables, including design safety aspects and execution planning of telecoms field activities
Provides guidance to EPC contractor to complete Telecom design as per project specifications in a timely manner.
Lead the Contractor to develop plans and work schedules that ensure effective completion of project activities and provide data (narrative, charts, graphs), change management recommendations and recovery plans to address any schedule delays for monthly progress and stewardship reporting.
Provides field engineering support to construction and commissioning works to ensure field execution at site meets project plans.
Support multi-discipline activities providing telecommunications expertise to other disciplines as necessary
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
Position Title: Telecom Lead
Work hours per day: 10 hrs./day
Work Days per Week: 6 days/week
Work day per Month: 26 days/month
Work Location: Mumbai India
Contract Duration: 3 Years
Reports to Head of Telecom and Engineering Manager
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering or System Engineering
8 years experience working in telecoms, including 4 years in the Oil & Gas Industry, and including 1 years experience in a supervisory or acting role, or oversight of contractor/sub-contractors/service/vendor personnel.
Previous experience with Brownfield engineering and execution is desired.
Possess competence in accordance with global Telecommunications Engineering competency and development framework
Conversant with relevant Telecommunications national and international standards and has a broad understanding of all aspects of Telecommunications systems and a deep understanding of own
specialties.
There are brownfield elements to this scope which requires interfacing and alignment with OPCO to tie-in into existing systems and significant interfacing with other projects.
Proven track records of delivering a portfolio of Telecom EPC projects including complex and multiple vendor projects within international settings.
Requires hands on expertise and design experience with telecoms equipment and systems design (OTN, UHF TETRA VHF radio Systems, IP Networks), security (access control, CCTV surveillance networks, fence intruder detection, ANPR), public/emergency announcement (PAGA), and networks (WANs, LANs, Industrial Wireless Networks Wiring, Routers, Switches, Servers etc), ship/shore communication systems, Hazardous area requirements (EExd, EEi, EExe).
Must be proficient in fibre optic cabling network design, copper cable networks and relevant infrastructure such as duct banks, cable / ladder tray designs. This shall include transition of design engineering to construction deliverables.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Structural analysis programs, and experience of project management systems
Key Job Accountabilities
Leads telecoms engineering activities
Ensure telecoms engineering activities are conducted in accordance with project specifications and approved variations if any.
Accountable for a quality design of telecoms engineering deliverables, including design safety aspects and execution planning of telecoms field activities
Provides guidance to EPC contractor to complete Telecom design as per project specifications in a timely manner.
Lead the Contractor to develop plans and work schedules that ensure effective completion of project activities and provide data (narrative, charts, graphs), change management recommendations and recovery plans to address any schedule delays for monthly progress and stewardship reporting.
Provides field engineering support to construction and commissioning works to ensure field execution at site meets project plans.
Support multi-discipline activities providing telecommunications expertise to other disciplines as necessary
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.

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