Field Engineer

About the role

The Field Engineer will be responsible for deploying, integrating and maintaining telephony and satellite equipment in remote rural sites across Nigeria. This hands‑on position requires frequent travel to off‑grid locations and the ability to work under varying outdoor conditions.

Key responsibilities

• Deploy, assemble, mount and configure rural telephony gear, solar power units, battery banks and low‑cost tower infrastructure.
• Perform hands‑on maintenance, diagnostics and hardware troubleshooting on Huawei telecom equipment.
• Install, align, commission and maintain VSAT satellite backhaul systems to ensure stable connectivity.
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance visits, including cleaning solar panels, testing battery health and inspecting cabling.
• Respond to emergency outages, execute corrective maintenance and produce detailed field logs and incident reports.

Required profile

• OND, HND or B.Sc. in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering or related field.
• At least 12 months of relevant experience or proven hands‑on familiarity with Huawei telecom hardware and VSAT systems.
• Physical fitness and willingness to travel frequently to remote rural locations.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities with high mechanical and electrical aptitude.

Required skills

• Huawei telecom equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• VSAT installation, alignment and upkeep.
• Solar power and DC battery system knowledge.
• Basic radio‑frequency (RF) principles and electrical wiring.