Fiber & Network (SME) – Telecom - Part-Time

Company Overview

J P Infotech combines managerial experience and consulting expertise with deep process and technology knowledge to serve clients across IT strategy, enterprise integration, and process optimization. We drive cost-effective solutions that enhance business efficiency and innovation.

Job Summary

Support FEED and Engineering phases of L2–L4 network upgrades in Oil & Gas plants by designing, engineering, and integrating telecom fiber optic and network infrastructure to ensure reliability, safety, and compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead fiber optic design, engineering, and integration activities within Oil & Gas plant environments to ensure robust network infrastructure
• Define technical requirements, specifications, and design deliverables for telecom systems aligned with project goals
• Design redundant backbone network architectures (RSTP, PRP, HSR, MPLS) to enhance system reliability and failover capabilities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineering, IT, and operations to align telecom designs with plant requirements
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for fiber and network upgrade projects
• Specify switching, routing, and firewall configurations tailored for industrial-grade environments to secure operational technology
• Develop IP addressing schemes, VLAN segmentation, and QoS policies to optimize network performance
• Create detailed fiber optic network architectures, layouts, routing plans, splicing diagrams, and termination details
• Perform link budget calculations and define OTDR testing requirements to validate fiber optic performance
• Specify cable types (single-mode/multi-mode, armored, fire-rated) compliant with IEC, IEEE, and API standards
• Ensure all designs comply with Oil & Gas industry standards, plant safety regulations, and telecom protocols
• Prepare comprehensive engineering documentation, design reports, and technical presentations for stakeholders
• Produce detailed engineering drawings using AutoCAD and guide drafters to ensure technical accuracy
• Implement SCADA automation systems with strong networking foundations to support operational technology
• Manage fiber optic and microwave transmission networks throughout project lifecycles from FEED to commissioning and handover
• Serve as primary technical interface with clients, vendors, and interdisciplinary teams to resolve technical queries and interface issues
• Develop and validate integrated telecom systems suitable for hazardous Oil & Gas environments, including LAN/WAN and Hotline Systems
• Interface with instrumentation, automation, and IT teams to align network requirements and ensure seamless integration
• Develop technical specifications, datasheets, and material requisitions for telecom equipment procurement
• Conduct technical reviews of vendor documents and drawings to ensure compliance and quality
• Lead design and implementation of SCADA automation networks and architect secure industrial networking solutions (TCP/IP, switching, routing, firewalls) supporting OT requirements

Required competencies and certifications

• Proven experience in telecom systems, fiber optics, and network infrastructure engineering for industrial projects
• Demonstrated expertise in FEED and Detailed Engineering phases for Greenfield and Brownfield Oil & Gas projects, including onshore and offshore facilities
• Strong industrial networking skills with equipment from Cisco, Hirschmann, Moxa, and Siemens
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for creating and reviewing 2D engineering drawings and layouts
• In-depth knowledge of SCADA architectures, RTUs, PLCs, and industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, and IEC 61850
• Expertise in IP networking, VLANs, and cybersecurity principles relevant to industrial control systems (ICS)
• Expert-level knowledge of fiber optic cable plant design for both OSP and ISP environments

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Experience working on telecom projects within Oil & Gas plants
• Familiarity with industry certification and compliance processes
• Exposure to automation frameworks for network verification
• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams