Job Description

The role leads a team accountable for design, planning, implementation, operation & maintenance of StarHub’s submarine cable systems in terms of building and/or upgrading of submarine cable systems

Oversees the design, planning and implementation of telecommunications system capacities in StarHub’s submarine cable systems. This includes marine surveys/permits, sea-corridors, landing sites, beach-man-hole, RIO/CDN leasing, cable landing station space & power, capacity/entitlement allocations.

Procurement activities for submarine cable systems within the submarine cable consortium, collaborating with global telecommunication companies to advance StarHub’s interest.

Engage with suppliers and partners to implement and/or enhance new technologies that improve the performance and efficiency of submarine cable systems.

Responsible for the negotiation and agreement on the investment and cost sharing mechanisms within the submarine cable consortium.

Formulate and manage financial budgets for the submarine cable projects and capacity upgrade projects, ensuring the budgets and project timelines are well kept within.

Oversee procurement of submarine spares required for the continuous operation of the submarine cable.

Act as Maintenance Authority (MA), overseeing the operation, repair and maintenance of the submarine cable systems. This includes coordinating closely with the cable stations, outplant team, consortium partners and Network Operation Centre (NOCs) to ensure smooth operations of the cable systems.

Ensure the safety and functionality of the power feeding system for the submarine cable system.

Coordinate land cable diversion project with the stakeholders to ensure minimal disruption during the cable diversion.

Co-ordinate with supplier and partners on submarine cable systems fault repairs and related matters which requires to be on 24 x7 standby.

Oversee permit related matters for the implementation, planning, diversion and repair of submarine cable systems.

Manage contractual matters and Agreements relating to the planning, implementation and operation & maintenance with legal, regulatory, suppliers and partners. Including submarine cable crossing with other cable systems within the sea segments.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical, Electronics, Communications

More than 10 years working experience in the relevant field

Experience in Fibre Optic communication and Submarine Network

Strong knowledge of submarine cable technologies, system design, and operational maintenance practices.

Good Project management & communication skills

Familiar with contractual laws and Agreements

Knowledge in other submarine cable systems within the region and its operational specifications will be an advantage.

Past experience in working with different telecommunication carriers from different region is necessary.

Experience in working in multi-national and multi-cultural environments is necessary.