Offshore Telecoms Commissioning Engineer
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Middlesbrough
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS
Fibre optic testing and remediation
Network patching and configuration
VOIP phone system commissioning
TETRA and LTE communications systems
Troubleshooting network connectivity
PLC and SCADA systems knowledge
LV power systems experience
Offshore safety certifications (BOSIET/GWO)
FULL DESCRIPTION
Offshore Telecoms Commissioning Engineer
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring an Offshore Telecoms Commissioning Engineer for a contract position in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. Competitive salary. Rotational role (2 weeks on/2 weeks off) on an SOV.
Key Responsibilities
- Testing and remediation of fibre optic networks (using industry-standard methods).
- Patching and configuration of networks to approved project drawings.
- Support network specialists during configuration of switches, access points and VOIP equipment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve reported issues across all elements of the telecom systems.
- Commission and verify VOIP phone systems.
- Assist with hook-up and commissioning of package control systems.
- Assist with commissioning of TETRA and LTE communications systems.
- Provide technical input and support where telecom systems interface with LV power supplies and distribution.
- Act as offshore technical focal point for telecoms.
- Manage and maintain critical commissioning spares, and temporary communications systems.
- Produce accurate test reports, commissioning records and punch lists.
- Work safely under the offshore permit to work system, HSEQ rules and transfer procedures.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong offshore telecoms commissioning background, with hands-on experience of fibre testing and remediation.
- Experience patching structured cabling and working with industry standard hardware (switches, access points).
- Familiarity with VOIP systems and network service commissioning.
- Experience with TETRA and/or LTE telecoms systems.
- Troubleshooting experience of network connectivity issues.
- Knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems, and ability to assist in commissioning of these systems.
- Experience working with LV power systems, including safe isolation, termination, and integration of telecoms equipment with LV distribution.
- Offshore experience (offshore wind preferred; oil & gas, subsea or maritime considered).
- Valid offshore safety and medical certifications (BOSIET / GWO / offshore medical).
- Strong documentation, communication, and reporting skills.
Desirable
- Telecom or networking qualifications.
- Experience with commissioning of offshore wind farms.
- Knowledge of offshore standards for fibre testing and acceptance.
- Awareness of offshore LV electrical standards and safe systems of work.
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