RAILWAY TELECOM TECHNICIAN

About the Role

ProjectTech is seeking a Railway Telecom Technician to join our team in Riyadh. This full-time role involves supporting the daily maintenance and operational continuity of railway telecommunication systems on a main-line network. The technician will be responsible for routine inspections, fault identification, equipment replacement, and performance verification across various railway installations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on railway telecom infrastructure, technical shelters, and station communications equipment.
• Carry out corrective maintenance and emergency repairs on field network equipment, radio base stations, and transmission nodes.
• Maintain transmission systems (SDH / OTN / IP-MPLS), fiber optic cable plants, and copper networks along the line.
• Inspect and troubleshoot operational wireless communications (GSM-R / TETRA), antenna systems, feeders, and power supplies (UPS / Chargers).
• Support low-current station systems including Public Address (PA), Passenger Information Systems (PIS), CCTV, Master Clock, and Access Control.
• Conduct OTDR measurement tests, fiber splicing, cable testing, and signal level verifications.
• Document all maintenance interventions, track spare parts usage, and update CMMS work orders accurately.
• Ensure full compliance with safety protocols, site access permits, and railway operational rules.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess 2-5 years of experience as a Telecom Technician, ideally within a railway operational and maintenance environment.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in main-line or heavy-haul railway O&M environments in the Middle East.
• Comfort working in outdoor trackside environments and remote technical shelters.
• Strong team player with a problem-solving mindset.
• Willingness to work shift schedules.

Work Environment

This role is based in Riyadh and requires working in various field installations, technical rooms, and along railway alignments. The position is full-time and may involve working outdoors and in remote locations.

Application Process

We invite qualified candidates to apply for this position. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.