Field Services Engineer

Objective :

To undertake site installation activities and as required lead the site team and ensure all works/projects are completed on time, in budget and that quality of work is maintained along with a professional site team at all times. NB: Sites will vary and will include Utilities, renewables, factories and Data Centre sites as the business requires.

You will work with other Vysiion teams to successfully deliver systems for a variety of customers within the OT and CNI market sectors. Technology will often include multiple disciplines including Networking, Access Control, Electrical Systems, Intruder Detection systems, IT Hardware, CCTV, Cyber solutions, Voice systems etc.

Primary focus areas:

Projects across Critical National Infrastructure (Energy, Water, CNI and Blue Light clients).

Overview of role and responsibilities:

The engineer will bring to this position:

• To carry out to a high level of competence in one or more of these areas:
• Installation & testing of CCTV, Intruder Detection systems & Access Control systems.
• Installation of floor mounted and wall mounted cabinets and installation of various containment systems i.e. conduit, tray work, basket & trunking.
• Installation and termination of various signal and power cables and testing.
• Testing of power and signal cables and recording results.
• To work closely with the Field Services Team Manager and other team members to ensure the success and profitability of the team.
• Completion of works within project timescales.
• To report on progress percentage complete at site against original and revised scope of works.
• Detailed daily weekly site reports – internal & customer facing as required.
• To liaise with customers and/or site management when required, in relation to site meetings, surveys, access and working arrangements and technical queries.
• Site Surveys.
• To be fully authorised (including National Grid Competent Person) for all customers and organisations Vysiion are engaged with. (training will be provided)
• Mentoring of site engineers.
• To take full responsibility for a van, tools and testing equipment.
• To take the role of Supervisor or Working Party Leader on a project-by-project basis.
• To report effectively to the Field Services Team Manager on a daily, weekly and as required basis.
• To be accurate with record keeping.
• To be responsible for checking the quality, progress, and outcome of the jobs when the Installations Supervisor or Team Leader are not able to for any reason.
• To foster good customer relationships.
• To provide standby cover as required on a rota basis.
• To work in accordance with Vysiion and customers’ Health and Safety requirements.

Essential Knowledge/Experience:

• Technical knowledge and experience of deployment/installation of one or more discipline such as CCTV, Access control, Intruder Detection, Wi-Fi, Electrical installations, etc
• CSCS or equivalent safety passport.
• Conversant with MS Word/Excel/Project/Outlook & Databases.

The following would be advantageous:

• Previous experience in the installation & testing of structured cabling systems such as fibre & Cat6a.
• SSSTS
• Previous experience in electricity (or comparable) industry construction projects.
• National Grid Authorisations