Technician, Network Operations Center
ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to transforming customer experience by developing and launching innovative products and services that leverage global, boundary-free connectivity. We go beyond the traditional satellite industry and broader communications landscape to redefine what's possible.
Aligned with SES’s vision, we are shaping next-generation solutions that deliver the performance, features, and flexibility needed to unlock new markets, generate fresh revenue streams, and ensure secure, reliable communications worldwide. To achieve this, we’re seeking bold, visionary thinkers to help drive our legacy of innovation into the future.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS
- Interface and coordinate troubleshooting efforts with other companies and partner facilities to resolve service disruptions.
- Utilize tools to interpret and troubleshoot basic RF and IP based networks.
- Timely identity, update and escalate service issues as needed to determine alternate routing, emergency restoral procedures and resolve of service discrepancies.
- Participate in routine daily operational activities and alarm monitoring, with the goal of eliminating/mitigating any operational impact to customers.
- Monitor full time managed services as well as teleport RF based Platform Hub equipment, and associated ground systems.
- Perform troubleshooting for all full-time services while consistently following established processes and procedures.
- Assist with the monitoring and execution of all maintenance coordination activities, including troubleshooting Platform and IP routing as necessary.
- Work closely with customers to maintain all service level agreements and resolve any RF, teleport and managed service trouble issues.
- Create and review trouble tickets for all full-time services, RF interference issues or circuit events to ensure accurate documentation is maintained and all follow up actions are completed.
- Escalate and report on service issue corrective measures to the Management team.
- Participate in the on-boarding of new systems and assist with satellite transition activities.
- Collaborate with SES support groups and/or premier customer Engineers to integrate new services into the existing operational SES product line.
- Under supervision, initiate emergency restoral procedures and determine alternate routes of services provided by Teleport Operations for SES owned teleports and 3rd party partner teleports
COMPETENCIES
- Drive a customer-oriented culture, promote a quality work environment, and provide a high level of professional, quality customer service always
- Create and review managed service trouble tickets for operational discrepancies, circuit, and service events to ensure accurate documentation is maintained and follow up actions are completed to improve performance and communication within the operational team.
- Provide input for tools, training programs, processes, and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors and management
- Be highly capable of following company guidelines in making independent decisions under stressful conditions in a multi-tasking work environment.
- Lead by example,
promoting a high level of teamwork.
- Drive development of training materials, processes, and procedure
- Participate and provide Operations with on-call support.
- Escalate and report on service issue corrective measures to the Management team
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least one year of comprehensive working knowledge of satellite, and RF related theory, Broadband IP based Platforms such as iDirect (Evolution/Velocity), Gilat Skyedge IIc, Newtec Dialog, HNS and Comtech Heights.
- Demonstrates consistent situational awareness and initiative in resolving customer issues
- Working knowledge of RF principles and experience in interference troubleshooting is a strong plus.
- Experience with modern data communications troubleshooting tools is preferred.
- Ability to make independent decisions under pressure while adhering to company guidelines in a multi-tasking environment.
- Capable of clearly communicating complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively with customers and colleagues who speak English as a second language.
- Technically adept and able to interpret operational manuals for various test and measurement equipment.
- Please note: This description outlines the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the role.
OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS
- Experience working with Network Operation Centers is a plus
- Networking experience (CCNA, JNCIA,
📌 Technician, Network Operations Center (Chennai)
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📍 Chennai