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Job Description
Job Description and Benefits Entegro has been engaged by a key client to decommission legacy network devices across the state of California under a formal Statement of Work. The Field Engineer is responsible for the safe, compliant, and accurate decommissioning of legacy telecommunications devices at data centres, central offices, and remote sites across California. This is a technically demanding field role operating in live data centre environments, requiring adherence to strict safety protocols, accurate systems reporting, and disciplined documentation on every site visit. The role operates within a tightly defined SOW. Engineers must be self-directed, safety-conscious, and meticulous in completing all required documentation and system updates.
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Only candidates permitted to work in the US will be considered for this role. #INDHP Responsibilities BAU Device Decommissioning For each device listed on a work order, the engineer is responsible for: Completing a Pre-Work Safe Plan before commencing any work at each site, each day Conducting a site audit to verify device locations against the issued work order Logging in to each device and verifying circuit IDs confirming no live customer traffic is present before proceeding Performing a power clamp test and recording the amps drawn De-energising the device: removing fuses, tripping the relevant breaker, and applying a Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) tag Completing the Circuit in View (CIV) test as directed by client engineering Updating Client systems with device status, outcome, and daily log on the day of work Uploading all photographs to the designated shared folder on the day of work Skills required Essential Skills Hands-on experience decommissioning or maintaining legacy telecommunications network equipment in a live data centre or central office environment is essential Familiarity with optical transport platforms including Nortel
OC48/OC192, MOVAZ
RAYEXPRESWDM, and Ciena 2600 or equivalent WDM equipment Experience with router and switch equipment including Cisco 15454, Cisco 15310, Cisco 15327, and Juniper MX/EX platforms Ability to log in to network devices, read circuit IDs, and verify no live traffic is present before de-energisation Competency with power clamp meters ¿ ability to measure amps drawn by a device and interpret readings Understanding of data centre structured cabling, power distribution, and equipment racking Current LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) certification ¿ must be able to demonstrate competency and carry full LOTO kit on every site visit Valid authorisation to work in data centre and telecommunications environments in the US (or ability to obtain this prior to start date) Completion of, or willingness to complete, data centre safety induction (physical security, raised floor, live equipment awareness) Demonstrable understanding of electrical safety in live environments ¿ must not assume zero energy without a physical clamp test Willingness to complete a Pre-Work Safe Plan before work commences on each site dayconsistently and without exception Ability to accurately update field management and work order systems (NetPal, FieldTech, or equivalent) on the same day as work is performed Structured approach to documentation able to maintain consistent daily logs, LOTO records, and photo archives across multiple concurrent site visits Competency with smartphone or tablet for on-site photo capture, upload, and naming convention compliance Desirable Skills Experience with access network and CPE equipment (ADVA FSP 150, Omnitron Ethernet Converters, Integral Access PurePacket Node) Familiarity with enterprise IT hardware (Supermicro 2U servers, HP DL380, Juniper EX series) in a data centre context Experience reading and interpreting FRAB (Facility Record and Building) location data Educational Requirements Essential Minimum 3 years' experience as a field or network engineer in a telecommunications, data centre, or network deployment environment Proven track record of working independently across multiple sites with minimal supervision Full, clean US driving licence, role involves travel across California to all assigned wave sites Willingness to travel statewide across California, including occasional overnight stays for remote/rural sites Safety-first mindset consistently prioritises personal safety, team safety, and customer network integrity above schedule pressure Disciplined and methodical approach to field work ¿ able to follow defined processes precisely and consistently, especially under time pressure Clear communicator able to report site anomalies, Found-in-Field discoveries, and blockers to the PM promptly and accurately Integrity, will escalate to the PM rather than proceeding with out-of-scope or unauthorised work, even if it creates short-term delay Self-starter, comfortable managing a full site day independently, completing all required documentation without prompting Desirable OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification First Aid / CPR certification Familiarity with Excel-based programme trackers for site status reporting Degree or technical qualification in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. Adaptable comfortable working across a wide range of site types, from dense Financial District high-rises in San Francisco to remote highway relay stations in rural California
