Field Telecom Engineer at Shell (SPDC) – Apply Now

Job Description

Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is recruiting a Field Telecom Engineer to ensure reliable, secure, and safe operation of IT and telecommunications systems across offshore and onshore production and operational environments. The role delivers hands-on field support for critical telecoms services and safety‑critical systems, participates in on-call response, supports capital project delivery, and ensures compliance with offshore safety standards including SOLAS.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on, customer-facing offshore/field support and ensure availability of critical IT systems
• Support and maintain field telecommunications services (legacy and modern systems)
• Participate in the Field Telecoms on-call team for operational incidents and emergencies
• Coordinate logistics, scheduling, maintenance planning, and budget planning for telecoms activities
• Participate in project peer reviews and health assessments and implement recommendations
• Ensure telecoms/IT services across Nigeria capital projects (including offshore) are operational
• Ensure telecoms activities comply with marine and land transport safety policies
• Collaborate with offshore/onshore leads, integrated service providers, and third-party vendors to deliver end-to-end services
• Coordinate telecoms project activities and provide risk/mitigation advice to site personnel
• Manage spares philosophy, obsolescence, and asset integrity based on risk profile
• Own problem resolution activities until close-out and drive root-cause remediation
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance, inspections, and testing of telecoms/IT infrastructure
• Manage contractors on site in line with Goal Zero and Life-Saving Rules

Required Qualification and Skills

• Minimum 6 years experience in telecoms/IT service delivery and support (3+ years offshore IT support preferred)
• Strong knowledge of offshore telecoms technologies: stabilized antennas, radio systems, satellite connectivity (LEO/MEO/GEO), telemetry & navigational systems, weather monitoring, collaboration devices
• Ability to deliver against stretched targets with strong ownership and accountability
• Strong stakeholder engagement across business and IT teams
• Experience with IT and business risk management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in multicultural environments
• Minimum 4-year Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Communications/Computer Engineering or Applied Sciences
• Knowledge of SOLAS safety and security-critical equipment such as GMDSS, PAGA, RADAR, and Inmarsat satellite systems
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and maintaining systems such as:
  • Satellite and microwave radio systems
  • Mobile radio systems (Motorola preferred)
  • Telemetry and navigational systems
  • Intrusion detection systems
  • CCTV systems
  • PAGA (Public Address & General Alarm) systems