Telecommunication Equipment Subject Matter Expert

About SGS

SGS is a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, operating a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries. Supported by 99,500 professionals, SGS has over 145 years of service excellence, combining precision and accuracy to help organizations achieve high standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

The Role

SGS is seeking a Telecommunication Equipment Subject Matter Expert to join its team in Saudi Arabia. This full-time role requires over 10 years of experience and focuses on ensuring quality and compliance for telecommunication equipment within power generation and transmission & distribution networks up to 380kV.

Key Responsibilities

• Support engineers in reviewing and developing quality documents, procedures, and checklists.
• Develop, implement, and review quality inspection procedures and related documentation across the asset lifecycle, including design review, FAT, SAT, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning.
• Perform Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) inspections for telecommunication equipment.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Standards and Specifications, international standards, and industry best practices.
• Conduct quality audits, compliance evaluations, gap analyses, and quality verification activities.
• Provide technical inspection expertise for telecommunication systems including FO/OPGW, Pilot Cables, SDH/PDH, MPLS, microwave systems, tele-protection systems, SCADA/SAS communication interfaces, SCADA, SAS, and RTUs.
• Apply quality and inspection management strategies across supplier qualification, EPC projects, testing and commissioning, and maintenance activities.
• Review telecom equipment drawings, technical specifications, and OEM manuals.
• Prepare, review, and maintain technical documentation, inspection reports, and quality records.
• Develop and review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, Quality Procedures, Checklists, and Work Instructions.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Conduct or support Type Testing, FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities for telecommunication equipment.
• Provide expertise in diagnostic assessments and condition monitoring of telecom equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements for telecommunication equipment up to 380kV.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities for telecommunication equipment.

Required Skills and Experience

• Over 10 years of experience in telecommunication equipment.
• Proficiency in SCADA, SAS, field communication protocols, telecommunication standards, calibration procedures, and safety requirements.
• Ability to apply knowledge to power generation and transmission & distribution networks up to 380kV.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Saudi Arabia, focusing on critical infrastructure projects within the telecommunication sector.