Subsea Cable System Engineer (Kings Hill Industrial Estate, Bude, United Kingdom)

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

BT relies on submarine cables to form the backbone of the international transmission network delivering services and products to BT’s multinational corporate customers. 97% of BT’s international traffic is carried over submarine cables. BT also relies on submarine cables to deliver domestic services within the UK including Fibre broadband meeting UK consumer and business customers expectations. This job ensures that the Subsea Cable Stations and subsea cables operated by BT meet the requirements of BT and external customers.

Location: This role is primarily based in Bude with travel to our Goonhilly and Lands Ends sites and will be on-site

ROLE DUTIES

Be the lead engineer for the Server platform which hosts the AIS subsea cable protection and CTU monitoring system, duties will include the maintenance of the server system, Networking and IP addressing, security patches, updating remote site firmware and any other upkeep that may be required.

Gaining the relevant training and experience to lead in fault rectification activities at the CLS and ensure the prompt and efficient restoration of customer traffic as per BT procedures and guidelines.

Lead and act as the Terminal Power Safety Officer for Subsea systems. To make safe and issue permits to work as required.

Field engineering which may include but is not limited to maintaining and installing subsea cables at BT’s cable landing sites and remote working in cable landing stations around the UK.

To operate and maintain the diverse range of transmission plant & services located within the Cable Landing Station (CLS) ensuring that the high capacity, high revenue routes being carried are of the highest quality.

ROLE DUTIES CONTD

To attend, support and give advice to BT engineering teams in their roles at other UK and European cable landing stations in the maintenance of subsea cables systems.

Carrying out on call commitments including travelling to site out of hours

To ensure that all System, Manufacturer and Compliance routines and checks are completed as per System and BT guidelines.

To provide and lead specialised technical support to customers and distant ends as required.

SKILLS (MANDATORY)

Advanced IT Networking skills (Operating systems, IP routing, Networking, Server management, computer architecture and repair) Fibre testing, splicing, jointing and optical fault location To be able to demonstrate the proactive resolution of problems through analysis, prioritisation and clear action Ability to make effective decisions whilst working in complex and conflicting situations. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. To demonstrate self-driven learning, making full use of the resources available, gaining accreditation where appropriate Team working Use of Hand tools Risk Management Problem Solving Driving licence. Ability to travel. Valid Passport.

SKILLS (PREFERRED)

Power AC/DC knowledge or qualifications. Electrical testing skills. Experience in troubleshooting complex issues spanning multiple transmission systems. Advanced level of specialist and technical skills in the SDH, WDM or OTN Transmission area. Advanced level of knowledge in Optical Transmission systems like Wave Division Multiplexing and Dense Wave Division Multiplexing. An advanced level of knowledge in Digital Transmissions systems and techniques Openreach network knowledge.

BENEFITS

BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10% From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up. Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more. 22 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues 2 weeks carer’s leave World-class training and development opportunities Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.

About us

BT Group was the world’s first telco and our heritage in the sector is unrivalled. As home to several of the UK’s most recognised and cherished brands – BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet, we have always played a critical role in creating the future, and we have reached an inflection point in the transformation of our business. Over the next two years, we will complete the UK’s largest and most successful digital infrastructure project – connecting more than 25 million premises to full fibre broadband. Together with our heavy investment in 5G, we play a central role in revolutionising how people connect with each other. While we are through the most capital-intensive phase of our fibre investment, meaning we can reward our shareholders for their commitment and patience, we are absolutely focused on how we organise ourselves in the best way to serve our customers in the years to come. This includes radical simplification of systems, structures, and processes on a huge scale. Together with our application of AI and technology, we are on a path to creating the UK’s best telco, reimagining the customer experience and relationship with one of this country’s biggest infrastructure companies. Change on the scale we will all experience in the coming years is unprecedented. BT Group is committed to being the driving force behind improving connectivity for millions and there has never been a more exciting time to join a company and leadership team with the skills, experience, creativity, and passion to take this company into a new era.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

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