Telecommunications Commissioning Supervisor

Location: Antwerp, Belgium
Contract: Long-term project contract
Working on: Major industrial / energy project We are looking for an experienced Telecommunications Commissioning Supervisor to join a major project based in Antwerp, Belgium.

The role will be responsible for overseeing the pre-commissioning and commissioning of telecommunications and security systems, including system interfaces, loop checks, testing and validation.

You will work closely with the Commissioning Manager, contractors, subcontractors, vendors and other disciplines to ensure telecommunications systems are safely and correctly tested, brought into service and handed over in line with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate telecommunications pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Develop and manage loop check, interface testing and commissioning schedules.
• Review and approve vendor SAT procedures and testing documentation.
• Supervise contractors, subcontractors and vendors during SAT, commissioning and integration testing.
• Prepare and/or review SAT, pre-commissioning and commissioning test procedures (CTPs).
• Coordinate testing of telecommunications systems and their interfaces with other plant systems.
• Identify and troubleshoot technical issues during commissioning and work with other disciplines to resolve them.
• Raise and manage NCRs, punch lists and other commissioning documentation where required.
• Coordinate contractor and vendor testing, including specialist equipment, tools and temporary systems required for commissioning.
• Prepare and review commissioning reports, test results and handover documentation.
• Work closely with the Commissioning Manager and wider project team to ensure commissioning activities remain on schedule.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with HSE requirements, Permit to Work, RAMS and project procedures.
• Support final acceptance and handover of telecommunications systems to the client.

About You
We are looking for someone with strong hands-on commissioning experience within Telecommunications / Telecoms / Security Systems, ideally gained on large-scale industrial, energy, petrochemical, offshore or similar projects.

You should have:

• Previous experience as a Telecommunications Commissioning Supervisor, Commissioning Engineer or similar.
• Strong knowledge of telecommunications systems, commissioning, loop checks and system interfaces.
• Experience supervising contractors, vendors and subcontractors during commissioning and testing.
• Good understanding of SAT, pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of commissioning documentation, punch lists and handover requirements.
• A relevant engineering qualification in Telecommunications, Controls, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline is preferred.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple disciplines and nationalities.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and quality.

Location & Availability
The position is based in Antwerp, Belgium, working on a major industrial project.

We are particularly interested in candidates currently based in Belgium or elsewhere in Europe who are able to work in Antwerp for the duration of the project.

European project experience and previous experience working on major industrial or energy projects would be highly advantageous.

If you have strong Telecommunications commissioning experience and are interested in a long-term project in Belgium, please get in touch.

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