We are looking for an Engineer to join our track systems team involve in the installation, commissioning and operation of Track Systems fibre infrastructure.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- As the fibre optic service provider, you will assist in the commissioning, configuration and monitoring of the optical system for the broadcast, IT, and communications network.
- Ability to act as an Event lead, ensuring that technical deliverables are met to the highest standards whilst ensuring a proactive and collaborative team environment.
- Operate as a subject matter expert for the Ciena 6500 OTN (Optical Transport Network).
- Support and liaise with other departments/customers, to fault-find problems or provide solutions to requests as they arise.
- Working with Senior Engineers to take ownership of business areas and operational relationships to act as a point of contact for technical advice, fault reporting and repair feedback.
- Optically testing, inspecting and commissioning the fibre optic infrastructure at F1 events using optical test equipment and end-face cleaning procedures
- Work within project design, providing implementation and documentation to the highest standards providing reliable and resilient technical solutions
- Represent the team and its systems in technical meetings.
- Mentoring and developing of technicians within the team
- First hand support for track side systems including: Track cameras, FIA marshalling, Telemetry, data acquisition and timing as well as paddock systems and F1 team integration.
- Collaboration with stakeholders and team members to optimise technical solutions whilst utilising existing available resources.
- Undertaking race event preparatory work and be able to liaise with F1 departments to ensure race planning is completed in adequate time.
- Able to provide support to test, service and terminate singlemode fibre using a variety of connectors.
- Confident in general wiring practices and termination of data/power cables when required.
- Take ownership of systems to ensure that the design and workflows are continually adapted to meet ever changing business needs and make the most of technical advances.
- Keep an interest in new technologies and developments in relation to Track Systems, including contributing in system design and project team involvement.
- Required to ensure the upkeep of equipment list/manifests and liaise with freight department, order new consumables and technical products when requested.
About You
- A degree in broadcasting/telecommunication engineering discipline or relevant experience with actual experience in technical broadcasting/communication systems.
- HNC/HND in broadcasting/telecommunications/general engineering
- Knowledge of fibre optical technologies including the testing, servicing and termination of optical fibre using a variety of connectors. This includes OTDR testing, fusion splicing, fibre termination and installation of fibre optic cable.
- Proven history of system design and implementation.
- Previous project experience
- Experienced in TCP/IP Ethernet networks and configuring switches on a LAN network.
- Ability to perform in depth root cause analysis of system workflow and equipment faults and go back to first principles when necessary if faced with an unknown situation.
- Experience with configuration and use of OTN system
- Proven experience and understanding of technical wiring diagrams
- Capable of performing the rig and de-rig duties as required for a team member.
- A systematic approach to fault finding
- Ability to think on your feet, an efficient problem-solver.
- Excellent communication skills both written and spoken
- MS Windows literate particularly in Word, and Excel.
- Maintain a clean and presentable work environment
- Ability to work unaided to perform daily tasks, testing, and small projects on technical systems using approved guidelines. Honesty, initiative, diligence and attention to detail is expected at all times.
- Good communication skills; Able to explain information to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Self-motivated, with a passion for the job, and able to follow tasks through to the end without having to be driven.
- Ability to create strong relationships with other colleagues
- Proactive nature and willingness to suggest new ways of working within a changing and growing company environment.
- Completing work to high standard with a keen eye for detail.
- Keen to work within and help towards a collaborative team environment
- Ability to work un-supervised and own small projects
- Able to communicate clearly and remain calm under pressure.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of an effective team.
- Excellent organisation and time management skills, setting priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Can travel frequently to perform an operational role at international circuits for occasionally over two weeks at a time
- The willingness to work long, unsociable hours both in the UK and overseas
- Hunger to develop both technical and personal skills
- Ability to travel
- Ability to work effectively and meet deadlines in a busy, fast-paced environment
Division:
Technical
Organisatie:
Formula One