The Datacom Field Engineer reports to the Field Operations Foreman and is responsible for the following tasks:

• Determining the daily planning of Datacom operational activity for the region, in conjunction with the foreman;
• Carrying out curative and preventive maintenance on all Datacom technologies (fibre optics, copper cables, modems, telephony, PDH E1, SDH, Ethernet, IP, DWDM, etc.);
• Installing and testing Datacom technologies in accordance with current safety and quality procedures;
• Participating actively in the development and expansion of the Datacom network in order to provide a high-performance, reliable communications network for applications in high-voltage substations, service centres, dispatching centres and data centres.

You will carry out the following tasks:

Planning

• Receiving and monitoring various planning inputs from different departments (Engineering, Asset Management, Datacom);
• Converting these inputs into the daily planning and contractor planning, in conjunction with the foreman.

Work preparation

• Practical and technical preparation of assignments (gathering together all necessary materials and information);
• Identifying in detail the impact on operational Datacom network and informing the various departments (Dispatching, Asset Management) about this impact;
• Implementing the necessary redundancy mechanisms to minimise the impact.

Carrying out the work

• Coordinating and performing all installation and maintenance work on all Datacom technologies;
• Checking and accepting work undertaken by contractors;
• Testing and commissioning Datacom installations;
• Implementing Datacom services with a view to connecting terminal devices by means of device configuration via management systems.

Safety

• Awareness, application and monitoring of all relevant safety rules, procedures and principles (for both people and the network).

Evolution/innovation

• Participating in determining the evolution of the Datacom network;
• Participating in the evaluation and introduction of new technologies;
• Helping to introduce new work methods;
• Formulating proposals for improvements and contributing to their implementation;
• Keeping your own technical knowledge up-to-date in order to keep up with rapid developments in the field of IT/Datacom.

Documentation & Reporting

• Taking charge of the necessary documentation (plans, information in management systems, etc.) and administration;
• Reporting on tasks and activities.

• You hold a secondary education diploma or bachelor’s degree in electronics/ICT/telecommunications or can provide proof of relevant technical experience.
• You have a basic understanding or knowledge of telecommunications or similar fields.
• As a minimum requirement, your skills include:
  • Knowledge of and practical expertise in Datacom technologies (fibre optics, pair copper telephone cable, modems, telephony, PDH E1, SDH, Ethernet, IP);
  • Excellent organisational and planning skills;
  • Excellent communication skills;
  • A thirst for learning;
  • The ability to work independently and autonomously;
  • A sense of responsibility and good risk appraisal;
  • Customer focus and stress resilience.
• You are French-speaking and ideally have knowledge of Dutch and/or English, or are willing to learn these two languages. You are able to read and understand technical documentation in English and/or willing to take English classes.
• You have a driving licence and are prepared to travel around the region on a daily basis.

• Salary: a competitive salary package, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€8 per working day) and a bonus based on group results.  
• Insurance: group insurance, hospitalisation insurance and ambulant care for the whole family.  
• Vacation: you will be entitled to 20 vacation days and 13 additional vacation days.  
• Social fund: Sinterklaas and year-end vouchers, birth and marriage allowances. We will also cover part of the cost of glasses, a dental prosthesis or other medical needs.  
• Communication: you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop.  
• Discounts: you will enjoy a 30% discount on your gas and electricity bill.  
• Mobility: you will be given a season ticket for public transport or a contribution to the cost of commuting to and from work as concessionary travel (66% of the cost of a second-class monthly train season ticket).  
• Elia shares: Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price.

       Avenue de Vilvoorde, 126 – 1000 Brussels.

Work Area

       South-west region: Hainaut, Walloon Brabant, Brussels region.