Overview of Position:
The Field Engineer is expected to provide mid-level system installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance on Speedcast’s products and services overseas, onshore, and offshore as appropriate. The employee may also perform highly complex technical assignments as directed by leadership.
What you will do:
- Provide technical support and resource to ensure delivery of service
- Act as a liaison with clients, and groups within Speedcast to ensure the timely delivery of service
- Perform installation, commissioning and maintenance of fixed and stabilized satellite systems, including:
- Provide technical support and supervision of junior Field Technicians, including on the job training where appropriate
- Assist with the problem solving of technical issues within the company
- Travel to customers sites overseas, onshore and offshore, often at short notice
- Comply with all safety requirements implemented by employer, customers, facility owners or vendors involved in the employee’s daily tasks
- Configure, test and find faultfinding satellite modems
- Configure, test and find faultfinding C & Ku-band RF units
- Assemble fixed antenna systems
- Assemble Seatel stabilized antennas and radomes
- Complete all required paperwork accurately, legibly and obtain proper approvals from job site location management
- Communicate job progress to customers, Management and Technical Services
- Work on-call shifts of twenty-four (24) hour, seven (7) days a week, except for periods designated by the service supervisor
- Travel to domestic and international customer sites for installation
- Lift up to 75 lbs.; climb structures as required on land and offshore, installing communication and antenna systems
What we need from you:
- 5-7 years of experience working with Radio Frequency (RF) communications systems
- 4+ years of experience working with VSAT systems and related equipment
- 2+ years of experience in proper usage of a variety of hand tools
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid Driver’s license
- Professional attitude, appearance and performance
- Proficiency with use of computers
- Fluency with written and verbal English language
- Must be able to complete a background check needed for passport and travel visa applications
- Must be able to pass Fit For Duty exams
- Ability to work to meet both customer and company demands within a short time frame
Even better if you have:
- Associate's degree in Electronics/Engineering/Telecom or Data Networks
- Experience with computer networking systems and components
- Ability to install, commission, and fault find VSAT systems and equipment
- Experience installing, commissioning, and fault-finding stabilized satellite systems and equipment
- Familiar with the use of a range of suitable test equipment including Spectrum Analyzers, BERT testers, and Wattmeters
- Familiar with install and fault find on typical maritime installations (LOS, VHF, UHF)
- Experience with PBX’s, routers, TCP/IP, PA and radio systems
- IS systems installation
- Experience with Cable Management
- Proficiency with test equipment and tools (for project cables and equipment)
- Familiar with Labeling-marking-tagging
- Knowledge and proficient with EIA/TIA cable installation standards and guidelines
- Familiar with Safety/Security – as applicable for all phases of project and offshore requirements (Water Survival, HUET, etc.) – specifics will be verified with customer
About Speedcast
Speedcast is a leading communications and IT services provider, delivering critical communications services to the Maritime, Energy, Mining, Media, Telecom, Cruise, NGO, Government, and Enterprise sectors. The company leverages its global network platform to provide fully connected systems that harness technologies and applications to transform what remote operations can achieve. With the world’s most comprehensive network, Speedcast enables faster, seamless pole-to-pole coverage from a global hybrid satellite, fiber, cellular, microwave, MPLS, and IP transport network with direct access to public cloud platforms. The company integrates differentiated technology offerings that provide smarter ways to communicate and distribute content, manage network and remote operations, protect and secure investments, and improve the crew and guest experience. With a passionate customer focus and a strong safety culture, Speedcast serves more than 3,200 customers in over 140 countries. Learn more at www.speedcast.com.
Speedcast has successfully completed its restructuring process and emerged from chapter 11 proceedings under the ownership of Centerbridge Partners, L.P. Following Centerbridge’s USD $500 million equity investment in the company, Speedcast now has a clean balance sheet with no secured debt and a healthy cash balance, optimally positioning it as a stable, long-term partner for its employees, customers and vendors.
About Centerbridge Partners, L.P.
Centerbridge Partners, L.P. is a private investment management firm employing a flexible approach across investment disciplines—from private equity to credit and related strategies, and real estate—in an effort to find the most attractive opportunities for our investors and business partners. The Firm was founded in 2005 and as of January 31, 2021 has approximately $28 billion in capital under management with offices in New York and London. Centerbridge is dedicated to partnering with world-class management teams across targeted industry sectors and geographies to help companies achieve their operating and financial objectives. For more information, please visit www.centerbridge.com.
Working at Speedcast:
At Speedcast, we want people that like adventure. Who are motivated by work that takes uncommon ingenuity and thinking outside the box. Who relish the idea of working in an industry undergoing massive transformation. If you want to be part of a global team responsible for connecting the world, then you’re in the right place.
We're always pushing forward, never standing still. When people rely on you and your team to stay connected, it brings everyone closer together. We’re united by the adrenaline of high-stakes projects and our love of getting the job done right. You will experiment, learn and grow here, right alongside us, every single day.
Find great opportunities to make an impact. We have a "one team, one dream" mentality. We work together to make great things happen. Working at Speedcast isn't just a job, it's a career that you can take to new levels.
Top reasons why people love working at Speedcast:
- Our global presence – you get to work with clients and colleagues all over the world, in every continent
- Talented teammates – your co-workers are the best and brightest in the industry
- Industry leadership – be part of the latest advancements shaping the future of communications
- Ability to develop skills – work across departments to gain new skills and valuable experience
- Choose your environment – we have an environment to fit your temperament. Choose between a traditional desk job or work in the field.
- Grow your career - Guide your career in the direction you want. Gain new titles and responsibilities through our internal promotion system.
- Work on diverse projects – every day is different with our customers from a range of industries around the world
Speedcast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
Speedcast does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.
Working at Speedcast:
At Speedcast, we want people that like adventure. Who are motivated by work that takes uncommon ingenuity and thinking outside the box. Who relish the idea of working in an industry undergoing massive transformation. If you want to be part of a global team responsible for connecting the world, then you’re in the right place.
We're always pushing forward, never standing still. When people rely on you and your team to stay connected, it brings everyone closer together. We’re united by the adrenaline of high-stakes projects and our love of getting the job done right. You will experiment, learn and grow here, right alongside us, every single day.
Find great opportunities to make an impact. We have a "one team, one dream" mentality. We work together to make great things happen. Working at Speedcast isn't just a job, it's a career that you can take to new levels.
Top reasons why people love working at Speedcast:
- Our global presence – you get to work with clients and colleagues all over the world, in every continent
- Talented teammates – your co-workers are the best and brightest in the industry
- Industry leadership – be part of the latest advancements shaping the future of communications
- Ability to develop skills – work across departments to gain new skills and valuable experience
- Choose your environment – we have an environment to fit your temperament. Choose between a traditional desk job or work in the field.
- Grow your career - Guide your career in the direction you want. Gain new titles and responsibilities through our internal promotion system.
- Work on diverse projects – every day is different with our customers from a range of industries around the world
Speedcast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available by visiting the below link:
https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
Speedcast does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.
