Engineer (Infrastructure Planning & Site Acquisition)
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Date: 15-Jun-2022
Location: StarHub Green
Company: StarHub Ltd
Job Description
⦁ Plan, design and implement StarHub Fixed network infrastructure projects, comprising of pipelines and fibre/ network cables that enable StarHub’s telecommunication services
⦁ Source for appropriate sites and coordinate to install mobile network equipment around Singapore
⦁ Partner with other telcos for combined antenna system deployment
Responsibilities
⦁ Plan and implement a resilient Core & Access Fibre network for Fixed and Mobile networks
⦁ Perform pre-implementation survey activities and discussion with internal and external parties
⦁ Source and acquire sites for outdoor and in-building mobile networks
⦁ Design and issue plans for pipeline construction and fibre cable installation
⦁ Prepare quotations for diversion projects (requested by authorities and private developers), plan work schedules, and submit final billing upon work completion
⦁ Study and determine Fixed coverage rollout costs for internal Enterprise business unit
⦁ Provide advice for fibre routing diversity in KMZ
⦁ Liaise with building management representatives and local authorities for pre-work approvals (e.g., IMDA, URA, JTC, HDB, MNPOs)
⦁ Apply for Network Change Request and ensure that scheduled maintenance works are executed smoothly without causing unplanned outages to existing services
⦁ Obtain approval from existing site owners for capacity expansion and network enhancements
⦁ Advise on work safety, undertaking and endorsement of documents
⦁ Maintain the physical cable submarine cable and relevant information in the database system, and support any submarine cable (inland) diversion request by authorities and requestor
⦁ Coordinate and monitor site retrofitting and enhancement works
⦁ Liaise with vendors, contractors and in-house teams to resolve any issues
⦁ Ensure timely completion of Installation works to meet StarHub’s and customers’ services delivery timeline
⦁ Ensure completion of installation works for the buildings in accordance with the Building Owners’ and StarHub’s standards
⦁ Manage and ensure timely delivery of radio projects relating to new coverage and expansion of base station sites so as to fulfil 3G/4G/5G QoS
⦁ Conduct acceptance of work completion by checking contractors’ work, test results and final costs
⦁ Negotiate with Building Owners on mobile base station License Agreements in compliance with COPIF requirements
⦁ Follow up on outside plant damage repairs and claim damages against errant contractors
⦁ Track all implementation costs, project schedules, and agreement matters
⦁ Track financial processes e.g., Goods Received (GR), Invoices, and ensure payments are verified according to project completion stages
⦁ Ensure that network databases are updated during all stages of implementation
⦁ Review work processes and procedures to improve new and daily routines through digitalisation and applicable platforms
Qualifications
⦁ Bachelor degree or Diploma in any discipline
⦁ Knowledge of mobile network deployment, equipment installation and their functions will be advantageous
⦁ Familiar with telco infrastructure construction e.g., pipelines, fibre optic network
⦁ Familiar with mobile RF design and IMDA COPIF requirements
⦁ Hands-on use of AutoCAD or equivalent design programs
⦁ Preferably with exposure/ experiences in facility, lease and project management
⦁ Effective negotiator, ability to build lasting relationships with clients
*We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.