Ubique Systems UK Limited
Stafford, Staffordshire
Role: Senior RAM Engineer Job Description Summary We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior RAM Engineer to join our global team of experts in high voltage electrical equipment, with a particular focus on HVDC systems. As the Senior RAM Engineer, you will be responsible for coordinating, creating, verifying, and validating the reliability, availability, and maintainability models for HVDC systems and subsystems, managing risks and opportunities that affect the systems throughout their life cycle. You will also play a key role in enforcing engineering discipline and quality processes, developing and industrializing engineering solutions, promoting health and safety practices, and providing technical leadership and training to customers and colleagues Job Description Essential Responsibilities Reliability, Availability and Maintainability Studies and Management (RAMS) Defining RAMS study structure and processes; Monitoring the performance of RAMS processes; Tracking and reporting to the Project Directorate the status of the action list; Participating in cross functional Gate Reviews and present RAMS dashboard; Chairing the 3D Model Review for Maintainability; Leading the engagement with OEMs and relevant interface control documents; Leading the engagement, the Logistics Interface; Leading Maintainability deliverables and Consultant; Leading Workshop Consultants. Escalating to the GSC Technical Director and SHE Coordinator all SHE related risks. Health and Safety Actively and routinely promote the identification of hazards and EHS risks in own area of operation and objects of design. Provide insight to leaders, customers and colleagues with respect to own safety and systems and product integrity. Qualifications/Requirements Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent from an accredited institution Proven substantial knowledge and practical experience in performing reliability engineering in different industries Desired Characteristics Education Preferably educated with a Master of Engineering degree or above from an accredited institution or equivalent knowledge or professional experience. Technical Domain Competencies At least proficient in the following areas: HVDC domain knowledge Reliability, availability and maintainability (RAM) assessment and management Reliability Block Diagrams (RBD Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) Knowledgeable in the following areas: Reliability Centred Maintenance Systems Engineering HazId HazOp Electrical power systems modelling and analysis Offshore electrical power facilities Engineering Management Competencies: Planning: Ability to plan and manage team work. Risk and Opportunity Management: Proactively identifies and manages risks, issues and opportunities. Acquisition and Supply: Generation of work products associated with acquiring or providing products or services. Knowledge Management: capable of deploying training, coaching and mentoring to customers and colleagues. Proactively records and disseminates return of experience. Technical Domain Tools knowledge: Proficient use of: Reliability and availability assessment modelling by Markov and Monte Carlo methods (Reliasoft, Isograph); Professional Competencies Communications: Strong oral and written communication skills in English. Critical Thinking: Capable of structuring defendable arguments, evidence, assumptions and decisions. Ethics and Professionalism: Personal commitment to professional standards, recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environment. Technical Leadership: understanding of customer need, problem solving, creativity and innovation, relationship management, operational oversight and accountability, engineering instinct. Negotiation: capable of resolving points of difference, to gain advantage for an individual or collective, or crafting outcomes to satisfy various interests. Team Dynamics and Facilitation: Ability to be a team player and to facilitate groups interactions. Characteristic: Self-motivating, proactive and results driven approach. Curious, resilient and willing to learn. Able to work to deadlines with high quality, sense of urgency and delivery. Focused on delivering value to customers. Strong problem-solving and root cause identification skills. Willingness to travel as required.
Role: Senior RAM Engineer Job Description Summary We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior RAM Engineer to join our global team of experts in high voltage electrical equipment, with a particular focus on HVDC systems. As the Senior RAM Engineer, you will be responsible for coordinating, creating, verifying, and validating the reliability, availability, and maintainability models for HVDC systems and subsystems, managing risks and opportunities that affect the systems throughout their life cycle. You will also play a key role in enforcing engineering discipline and quality processes, developing and industrializing engineering solutions, promoting health and safety practices, and providing technical leadership and training to customers and colleagues Job Description Essential Responsibilities Reliability, Availability and Maintainability Studies and Management (RAMS) Defining RAMS study structure and processes; Monitoring the performance of RAMS processes; Tracking and reporting to the Project Directorate the status of the action list; Participating in cross functional Gate Reviews and present RAMS dashboard; Chairing the 3D Model Review for Maintainability; Leading the engagement with OEMs and relevant interface control documents; Leading the engagement, the Logistics Interface; Leading Maintainability deliverables and Consultant; Leading Workshop Consultants. Escalating to the GSC Technical Director and SHE Coordinator all SHE related risks. Health and Safety Actively and routinely promote the identification of hazards and EHS risks in own area of operation and objects of design. Provide insight to leaders, customers and colleagues with respect to own safety and systems and product integrity. Qualifications/Requirements Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent from an accredited institution Proven substantial knowledge and practical experience in performing reliability engineering in different industries Desired Characteristics Education Preferably educated with a Master of Engineering degree or above from an accredited institution or equivalent knowledge or professional experience. Technical Domain Competencies At least proficient in the following areas: HVDC domain knowledge Reliability, availability and maintainability (RAM) assessment and management Reliability Block Diagrams (RBD Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) Knowledgeable in the following areas: Reliability Centred Maintenance Systems Engineering HazId HazOp Electrical power systems modelling and analysis Offshore electrical power facilities Engineering Management Competencies: Planning: Ability to plan and manage team work. Risk and Opportunity Management: Proactively identifies and manages risks, issues and opportunities. Acquisition and Supply: Generation of work products associated with acquiring or providing products or services. Knowledge Management: capable of deploying training, coaching and mentoring to customers and colleagues. Proactively records and disseminates return of experience. Technical Domain Tools knowledge: Proficient use of: Reliability and availability assessment modelling by Markov and Monte Carlo methods (Reliasoft, Isograph); Professional Competencies Communications: Strong oral and written communication skills in English. Critical Thinking: Capable of structuring defendable arguments, evidence, assumptions and decisions. Ethics and Professionalism: Personal commitment to professional standards, recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environment. Technical Leadership: understanding of customer need, problem solving, creativity and innovation, relationship management, operational oversight and accountability, engineering instinct. Negotiation: capable of resolving points of difference, to gain advantage for an individual or collective, or crafting outcomes to satisfy various interests. Team Dynamics and Facilitation: Ability to be a team player and to facilitate groups interactions. Characteristic: Self-motivating, proactive and results driven approach. Curious, resilient and willing to learn. Able to work to deadlines with high quality, sense of urgency and delivery. Focused on delivering value to customers. Strong problem-solving and root cause identification skills. Willingness to travel as required.
West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing (WVNET)
Morgantown, West Virginia
WVNET is seeking to hire a new Telecommunications Network Specialist III to analyze, design, configure, install, deploy and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, Campus networks (mainly Cisco Routers, Switches, Firewalls), associated wireless infrastructure (Extreme, Meraki), VOIP solutions (CUCM, SIP trunks, UCaaS), System Monitoring (SolarWinds NPM) and remote access (VPN ASA, AAA, TACACS, RADIUS), cloud (OCI, Azure, AWS) and associated ongoing maintenance and updating of related hardware and software. This role will address critical organizational needs by: Resolving Technical Debt: Modernizing equipment, eliminating Legacy protocols, and optimizing configurations for improved network performance, reliability, and security. Managing Workload and Complexity: Strategizing to efficiently handle increased operations, new technologies, and remote work demands. Enhancing Security: Implementing next-gen Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security protocols to help safeguard our network against cyberattacks, data breaches, and other security risks. Specialized Network Skills: Utilize their specialized skills and expertise, particularly with the ever-evolving Cisco platforms and other network vendor languages, cloud/hybrid computing, Network Function Virtualization among others to optimize network performance. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, able to multitask and enjoy problem solving. Candidate will be given lead on tasks and assignments to include working daily with local and remote technical and non-technical staff (Network Engineers, DBA's, System Admins, Computer Center Directors, Supreme Court Judges and Clerks, Tax Assessors, Vendors, etc.) to analyze and correct network-related issues. Work Location: Morgantown, WV, 26505 (on-site work required) Classification: Salary, Non-Classified, Full-Time Benefits, FLSA Exempt SALARY/BENEFITS Starting annual salary range is $70,000 - $80,000 plus excellent State of WV Employee benefits : health insurance, dental, vision, hearing, Health Savings Accounts/Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement investing, and life insurance plans, short-term/long-term disability insurance, as well as, generous amounts of vacation, sick, state & federal holidays, and professional development opportunities. MINIMUM EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Science, or related field; or, equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE.Details of relevant experience must be shown in your resume* Required - 6 to 8 years of progressively increasing experience and training in fields closely related to data communication or networking. Required - Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) with at least 5 years of relevant experience is preferred. Required - 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience is necessary to understand the complex interaction of communication protocols, computer-based networking equipment and associated wiring and electronics required to support the high-speed data transmission demanded by modern communications networks. Demonstrated hands-on proficiency with the Cisco CLI is a must. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Maintaining and upgrading as needed multiple Operating Systems (Windows, Macintosh, Linux, Windows Server running on desktops, laptops, VMs) and their network-related software (Wireshark, Snort, TMS, ASDM, NMAP, etc.) as well as work to setup, troubleshooting and teardown wired and wireless networks at hotels and similar venues for statewide education & technology-related conferences, and occasional travel to all 55 WV counties (as well as Pittsburgh, PA and Columbus, OH) as needed to install, replace and maintain networking equipment. The Telecommunications Network Specialist III position will also provide training and guidance to TNS I's and TNS II's staff. All telecommunication positions are on call to respond to network emergencies 24/7/365. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Problems encountered require considerable analytical and research skills coupled with an extensive knowledge base of the technology equipment used across the state unified network. Various systems are in use by WVNET and customers, which compounds the problems in providing network services. The design and implementation of new and/or integrated systems requires an in-depth knowledge of both the users' needs and the technologies available to achieve the desired results. Effective, clear and concise communication is the key to understanding the customer's requirements and creating a path forward. The ability to collaborate with teams of people over weeks and months on multiple and technical projects at once. Projects which have many moving parts' and which require accurate and detailed planning and research to avoid system and network outages of mission critical systems. Thorough knowledge of : Internet TCP/IP protocols, both IPv4 and IPv6; LAN and WAN configuration and interconnections; configuring port-channels, BVIs, SVI's and associated configuration; Routers, Switches, Firewalls, wireless access points, VPN and VOIP technologies; building telecommunications wiring, termination and cabling systems. Demonstrated abilities/skills to: think logically in problem troubleshooting while under stress; communication (both verbal/written) to technical and non-technical audiences; meet deadlines; work accurately and follow lengthy, specific directions; use creativity and imagination in technical problem solving; understand complex technical manuals and concepts; script/code in a programming language relevant to networking, whether for doing configuration management, automation, orchestration, monitoring, or management in general. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Frequently, perform two-person dead-lift large communications chassis weighing up to 200 lbs. For example, a Cisco 6509-E weighs between 60lbs empty up to 190lbs loaded, and has exactly 2 handles. Occasional travel to remote location for technical assistance. Often, especially when working at a remote location, there are only 2 people on the team. Therefore, telecommunication specialists must be able to lift and hold smaller Switches/Routers/Servers while the other person screws the brackets to the rack. It's basically a standing shoulder press of between 10 to 25 pounds. Frequently, physically crawl on the floor in order to run cabling beneath sub-floor, as well as climb ladders to work overhead, often above ceiling tiles. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER/VETERANS/DISABLED The West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing (WVNET) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. WVNET provides a collegial, respectful and inclusive environment that values the diversity, creativity and contributions of its staff.
WVNET is seeking to hire a new Telecommunications Network Specialist III to analyze, design, configure, install, deploy and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, Campus networks (mainly Cisco Routers, Switches, Firewalls), associated wireless infrastructure (Extreme, Meraki), VOIP solutions (CUCM, SIP trunks, UCaaS), System Monitoring (SolarWinds NPM) and remote access (VPN ASA, AAA, TACACS, RADIUS), cloud (OCI, Azure, AWS) and associated ongoing maintenance and updating of related hardware and software. This role will address critical organizational needs by: Resolving Technical Debt: Modernizing equipment, eliminating Legacy protocols, and optimizing configurations for improved network performance, reliability, and security. Managing Workload and Complexity: Strategizing to efficiently handle increased operations, new technologies, and remote work demands. Enhancing Security: Implementing next-gen Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security protocols to help safeguard our network against cyberattacks, data breaches, and other security risks. Specialized Network Skills: Utilize their specialized skills and expertise, particularly with the ever-evolving Cisco platforms and other network vendor languages, cloud/hybrid computing, Network Function Virtualization among others to optimize network performance. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, able to multitask and enjoy problem solving. Candidate will be given lead on tasks and assignments to include working daily with local and remote technical and non-technical staff (Network Engineers, DBA's, System Admins, Computer Center Directors, Supreme Court Judges and Clerks, Tax Assessors, Vendors, etc.) to analyze and correct network-related issues. Work Location: Morgantown, WV, 26505 (on-site work required) Classification: Salary, Non-Classified, Full-Time Benefits, FLSA Exempt SALARY/BENEFITS Starting annual salary range is $70,000 - $80,000 plus excellent State of WV Employee benefits : health insurance, dental, vision, hearing, Health Savings Accounts/Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement investing, and life insurance plans, short-term/long-term disability insurance, as well as, generous amounts of vacation, sick, state & federal holidays, and professional development opportunities. MINIMUM EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Science, or related field; or, equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE.Details of relevant experience must be shown in your resume* Required - 6 to 8 years of progressively increasing experience and training in fields closely related to data communication or networking. Required - Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) with at least 5 years of relevant experience is preferred. Required - 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience is necessary to understand the complex interaction of communication protocols, computer-based networking equipment and associated wiring and electronics required to support the high-speed data transmission demanded by modern communications networks. Demonstrated hands-on proficiency with the Cisco CLI is a must. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Maintaining and upgrading as needed multiple Operating Systems (Windows, Macintosh, Linux, Windows Server running on desktops, laptops, VMs) and their network-related software (Wireshark, Snort, TMS, ASDM, NMAP, etc.) as well as work to setup, troubleshooting and teardown wired and wireless networks at hotels and similar venues for statewide education & technology-related conferences, and occasional travel to all 55 WV counties (as well as Pittsburgh, PA and Columbus, OH) as needed to install, replace and maintain networking equipment. The Telecommunications Network Specialist III position will also provide training and guidance to TNS I's and TNS II's staff. All telecommunication positions are on call to respond to network emergencies 24/7/365. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Problems encountered require considerable analytical and research skills coupled with an extensive knowledge base of the technology equipment used across the state unified network. Various systems are in use by WVNET and customers, which compounds the problems in providing network services. The design and implementation of new and/or integrated systems requires an in-depth knowledge of both the users' needs and the technologies available to achieve the desired results. Effective, clear and concise communication is the key to understanding the customer's requirements and creating a path forward. The ability to collaborate with teams of people over weeks and months on multiple and technical projects at once. Projects which have many moving parts' and which require accurate and detailed planning and research to avoid system and network outages of mission critical systems. Thorough knowledge of : Internet TCP/IP protocols, both IPv4 and IPv6; LAN and WAN configuration and interconnections; configuring port-channels, BVIs, SVI's and associated configuration; Routers, Switches, Firewalls, wireless access points, VPN and VOIP technologies; building telecommunications wiring, termination and cabling systems. Demonstrated abilities/skills to: think logically in problem troubleshooting while under stress; communication (both verbal/written) to technical and non-technical audiences; meet deadlines; work accurately and follow lengthy, specific directions; use creativity and imagination in technical problem solving; understand complex technical manuals and concepts; script/code in a programming language relevant to networking, whether for doing configuration management, automation, orchestration, monitoring, or management in general. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Frequently, perform two-person dead-lift large communications chassis weighing up to 200 lbs. For example, a Cisco 6509-E weighs between 60lbs empty up to 190lbs loaded, and has exactly 2 handles. Occasional travel to remote location for technical assistance. Often, especially when working at a remote location, there are only 2 people on the team. Therefore, telecommunication specialists must be able to lift and hold smaller Switches/Routers/Servers while the other person screws the brackets to the rack. It's basically a standing shoulder press of between 10 to 25 pounds. Frequently, physically crawl on the floor in order to run cabling beneath sub-floor, as well as climb ladders to work overhead, often above ceiling tiles. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER/VETERANS/DISABLED The West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing (WVNET) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. WVNET provides a collegial, respectful and inclusive environment that values the diversity, creativity and contributions of its staff.