Telecommunication Equipment - Subject Matter Expert

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

Job Description

• Support engineers in reviewing and developing quality documents, procedures, and checklists.
• Develop, implement, and review quality inspection procedures and quality-related documentation across the asset lifecycle, including design review, FAT, SAT, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning.
• Perform Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) inspections for telecommunication equipment within Power Generation and Transmission & Distribution networks up to 380kV.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Standards and Specifications, international standards, and industry best practices.
• Conduct quality audits, compliance evaluations, gap analyses, and quality verification activities.
• Provide technical inspection expertise for telecommunication systems including FO/OPGW, Pilot Cables, SDH/PDH, MPLS, microwave systems, tele-protection systems, SCADA/SAS communication interfaces, SCADA, SAS, and RTUs.
• Apply quality and inspection management strategies across supplier qualification, EPC projects, testing and commissioning, and maintenance activities.
• Review telecom equipment drawings, technical specifications, and OEM manuals.
• Prepare, review, and maintain technical documentation, inspection reports, and quality records.
• Develop and review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, Quality Procedures, Checklists, and Work Instructions.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Conduct or support Type Testing, FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities for telecommunication equipment.
• Provide expertise in diagnostic assessments and condition monitoring of telecom equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements for telecommunication equipment up to 380kV.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities for telecommunication equipment.
• Apply knowledge of SCADA, SAS, field communication protocols, telecommunication standards, calibration procedures, and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunication Engineering or a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Saudi Council of Engineers Membership is highly preferable.
• Minimum 15-20 years of experience, including at least 5 years in the Middle East, performing Quality Inspection functions in Power Generation and Transmission & Distribution networks up to 380kV.
• Preferred experience with SE, GCC utilities, or equivalent operators in QA/QC inspection activities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Saudi Standards and Specifications, as well as international standards and best practices.
• Proven experience in developing, implementing, and reviewing quality inspection procedures and quality-related documentation across all phases of the asset lifecycle.
• Fully qualified and experienced in Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) inspections, including inspection methodologies, quality verification processes, quality audits, compliance evaluation, and gap analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and ISO 55001 Asset Management.
• Thorough knowledge of international standards applicable to Power Generation and Transmission & Distribution telecommunication equipment up to 380kV.
• Familiarity with SE and GCC transmission standards related to materials, engineering, construction, commissioning, and maintenance.
• Strong background in quality management and technical documentation.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, and maintaining technical documentation, inspection reports, and quality records.
• Knowledge of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, Quality Procedures, Checklists, and Work Instructions.
• Expertise in Type Testing, FAT, SAT, commissioning, diagnostic assessment, and condition monitoring of telecommunication equipment.
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Arabic language proficiency is an advantage but not mandatory.