Field Operations Team Engineer

Job Description

As part of the role, you’ll be required to go through National Security Vetting clearances (SC and BPSS).  The process of you gaining clearances will be funded by the company.

Overall purpose of the job:

As a member of the Field Ops team you will be a technology specialist focused predominantly in the final stages of the project lifecycle, completing final configuration and testing prior to customer handover as well as post handover maintenance and support tasks.  

You will work with other Vysiion teams to successfully complete installation and commissioning of systems for a variety of customers within the OT and CNI market sectors. Technology will often include multiple disciplines including Networking, Access Control, Electrical Systems, Intruder Detection systems, IT Hardware, CCTV, Cyber solutions, Voice systems etc. 

When working on a project pre-handover you will work with the design team to understand the scope of the project, the technology, design documentation, as well as testing documentation sets. You will often work within the Vysiion workshop facility to complete post-deployment testing and configuration to enable better understanding of the systems prior to installation. Throughout the installation phase of a project you will work with the Field Installation Team to commission and ensure designs are met and systems are tested and commissioned. 

When working post hand-over you will be deployed on both reactive and proactive visits to quickly and efficiently to identify and close the majority of faults. 

You will work and train towards providing exceptional customer service, in a timely, cost effective and quality manner adopting safe working practices at all times.

Key responsibilities for this job:

• Commission and test equipment and systems, together with associated interfacing, ensuring accurate and timely completion in accordance with provided documentation. 
• Configuration, fault-finding and maintenance of third party equipment. 
• Working to preventive and corrective maintenance plans for existing and new equipment with a focus on continuous improvement. 
• Insuring compliance with health & safety strategy. Developing and promoting health & safety amongst colleagues. 
• Providing accurate reports against maintenance plans and preparing recommendations for future works. 
• Perform out of hours on-call cover. 
• Advising and development of proactive/reactive maintenance plans. 
• Obtain and maintain technical competence in the systems supported by Vysiion. 
• Support and advise pre-sales team to respond to RFQs and tenders with accurately pricing. 
• Providing technical advice on engineering projects.

Primary product focus areas:

• Projects across Critical National Infrastructure (Energy, Water, CNI and Blue Light clients) 
• Security Portfolio: CCTV, Access Control, Perimeter Detection, Intruder Detection 
• LAN Portfolio: Private IP networks, Wireless networks 
• WAN Portfolio: Private Mission Critical IP networks, SDH Networks, VPLS/MPLS,  
• Cyber Portfolio: IDS, IPS, Firewalling 
• Voice portfolio: Hosted and traditional voice offerings 

 Knowledge and experience required: 

• In depth knowledge and experience of Networking technologies including IP networks and optionally SDH, SDN, TDM, DWDM, Microwave or other networking technology. 
• Experience in site activities including installing, configuring and commissioning communications and telecoms equipment and services. 
• Flexibility in working, including willingness to work and stay away in different regions of the UK and occasionally abroad. 
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