Fiber Transmission Enginer

At Digicel Pacific, we are looking for dynamic people to join our growing team. This fantastic opportunity is available and if you have the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced telecommunication industry and meets the desired requirements; then we would like to hear from you!

Fibre Transmission Engineer

The Fibre Transmission Engineer role is responsible for Planning, Designing, Implementing, Monitoring, Evaluating and Continuous Improvement of Fibre and transmission network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with business and Technical team to finalize areas where Fibre should be deployed
• Perform technical feasibility study of Fibre deployments & finalizing the deployment project plan and execution with help from contractors & teams
• Passive & Active components operation and maintenance for Fibre network
• Implementing and overseeing the installation of fibre optic systems including trunk, distribution and last mile links up to Digicel towers & sites or customer buildings and offices
• Testing fibre optics for durability, efficiency, and safety.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation of systems' performances.
• Managing active components of the solutions including xGPON OLT/ ONTs etc
• Inventory management of Fibre related parts to operate network efficiently and maintain acceptable network availability
• Liaison with Network Operations Centre on PAR, outages and resolution of any issue that impacts Fibre network performance.
•  Procurement of critical spare parts, material and equipment for contribution to the 100% integrity of the Network
• Implementation of maintenance systems to streamline the scheduling of maintenance of electrical infrastructure so as to avoid unnecessary outages and costs
• Compile and submit weekly reports and updates of performance of critical electrical infrastructure Provide on-site and remote technical support.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software and network-related issues.
• Document all service activities and resolutions in a detailed and timely manner

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (B Tech/CS) or relevant diploma from a recognized institution or equivalent.
• At least 4 years “hands on” experience in the industrial field and multi skilled.
• Must have knowledge of advanced transmission systems and good to have GSM mobile network environment experience
• Must be computer literate
• Ability to remotely troubleshoot the system
• Ability to work flexible/odd hours and must be prepared to be on standby and to work on week-ends and callouts/breakdowns when required
• Must have a clean valid driver’s license
• Must be prepared to work in other parts of the country at short notice

Why Join Us?

We foster an innovative work culture that encourages fresh ideas, offering a competitive compensation package with benefits like medical and life insurance, a mobile handset, call credit, study leave, a recharge day for relaxation, and many more exciting perks for the right candidate!

Express your interest for the above role via Digicel’s Careers Page @ https://careers.digicelpacific.com/, no later than 5pm Friday 9 May 2025.  All applications must be attached with a cover letter, most recent resume, referee details and copies of required qualifications. Applicants must apply online via Digicel Website/Careers Page.

Hard copy applications or applications sent via emails will not be accepted.

Digicel (Samoa) Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer