The Field Maintenance Engineer (Graduate Trainee) will undergo practical training and gain hands-on experience in telecommunications infrastructure maintenance, with particular emphasis on diesel generators, power systems, and telecom passive equipment.
The successful candidate will support routine site maintenance, troubleshooting, equipment repairs, and other field engineering activities while developing the technical skills required to build a career in the telecommunications industry.
Location: SouthEast region
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Assist with the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of designated site equipment.
- Support preventive and corrective maintenance of telecom passive infrastructure.
- Assist with diesel generator servicing, troubleshooting, repairs, and overhauling.
- Learn to troubleshoot and maintain Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), rectifiers, and other power systems.
- Assist in monitoring and maintaining backup batteries and Remote Monitoring Systems (RMS) to ensure optimal site performance.
- Support routine site inspections and preventive maintenance activities.
- Assist in monitoring and managing site resources, including diesel consumption and other operational materials.
- Maintain accurate site service logs, maintenance reports, and other technical records.
- Assist with identifying equipment faults and implementing appropriate corrective measures.
- Support field engineering personnel in ensuring quality service delivery and timely resolution of site issues.
- Adhere to all applicable Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and regulatory requirements.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor\'s degree (B.Eng./B.Sc.) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or any other relevant Engineering discipline.
- Fresh graduates and candidates with relevant internship or industrial training experience are encouraged to apply.
- Demonstrated interest in developing a career in the telecommunications industry.
- Basic understanding of electrical systems, mechanical equipment, and telecommunications infrastructure will be an added advantage.
- Willingness to learn and develop practical skills in diesel generator maintenance, troubleshooting, and telecom site operations.
- Must reside in the South-East region of Nigeria or be willing to relocate to Nsukka, Enugu State, at their own expense.
- Must be physically fit and comfortable working in a field-based environment.
- Good communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and independently when required.
- Basic computer proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to work under pressure and respond to operational demands.
- Strong interest in engineering and telecommunications.
- Willingness to learn and take initiative.
- Good analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Good teamwork and communication skills.
- Adaptability and ability to work in a field environment.
- Basic familiarity with engineering tools and equipment, such as multimeters, will be an advantage.
APPLICATION SCREENING QUESTIONS
Interested applicants should be prepared to answer the following questions:
- Do you have a genuine interest in building a career in the telecommunications industry?
- Do you hold a Bachelor\'s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another relevant Engineering discipline?
- Do you currently reside in the South-East region of Nigeria?
- If you do not currently reside in the South-East, are you willing to relocate to Nsukka, Enugu State, at your own expense?
- Are you comfortable working in a field-based engineering role involving routine site visits and equipment maintenance?
NOTE: CANDIDATE MUST RESIDE IN THE SOUTHEAST OR WILLING TO RELOCATE ON THEIR OWN ACCORD.