Telecommunications Rigging and Microwave Specialist

Overview of position Our client provides mission-wide communications and information technology services in support of MONUSCO operations. The Infrastructure Support Unit manages critical telecommunications infrastructure, including microwave transmission systems, communications towers, antenna systems, radio networks, satellite communications, and supporting power infrastructure located throughout the Mission Area. Microwave communications systems constitute a critical component of MONUSCO's communications backbone, providing connectivity between mission locations where commercial telecommunications services are unavailable or unreliable. These systems support mission command and control, operational coordination, safety communications, information systems, and service delivery across geographically dispersed locations. The Microwave and Telecommunications Rigging Specialist provides technical expertise for the installation, operation, maintenance, and optimization of microwave transmission infrastructure, communication towers, antenna systems, waveguide installations, feeder systems, and associated telecommunications equipment. The incumbent serves as the technical lead for tower climbing, rigging operations, infrastructure inspections, and implementation of telecommunications infrastructure projects. Role objectives The Telecommunications Tower/Rigging and Microwave Specialist provides critical technical expertise necessary to maintain and expand the mission's telecommunications backbone. The position ensures the operational reliability of microwave transmission systems that connect mission locations and support essential communications services. Without this position, the mission would face: - Reduced maintenance capacity for microwave infrastructure. - Delays in restoration of communications services following outages. - Increased dependence on contractors for critical telecommunications functions. - Reduced oversight of tower safety and rigging activities. - Delays in implementation of telecommunications infrastructure projects. - Increased operational risks associated with remote-site communications. - Loss of critical technical knowledge and engineering expertise. - Reduced business continuity for mission communications infrastructure. The position is therefore essential to maintaining mission-wide telecommunications connectivity, ensuring safe rigging operations, supporting infrastructure modernization initiatives, and sustaining reliable communications services in support of MONUSCO's mandate. Project reporting This role does not have reporting requirements. Key competencies Duties and Responsibilities A. Telecommunications Rigging Operations - Conduct practical antenna and feeder installation, including mounting, routing, securing, and connection of RF feeders and associated hardware. - Perform practical rigging, lifting, and hoisting operations for antennas, microwave equipment, feeders, waveguides, and related telecommunications infrastructure. - Install, inspect, maintain, and tension guy-wire systems and associated anchors in accordance with applicable engineering and safety requirements. - Demonstrate hands-on experience in the erection, installation, dismantling, and modification of telecommunications towers, including Rohn 45, or equivalent tower systems. - Perform tower climbing and rigging activities in accordance with safety standards. - Install, remove, relocate, and maintain antennas, microwave dishes, feeders, waveguides, and supporting structures. - Conduct telecommunications rigging activities on towers, masts, rooftops, and elevated structures. - Install antenna mounting systems and related support hardware. - Conduct antenna alignment and optimization activities. - Perform structural and tower condition assessments, identifying defects, damage, corrosion, guy-wire issues, and other conditions requiring corrective action. - Ensure all rigging activities comply with applicable safety regulations and engineering standards. - Coordinate lifting operations for telecommunications equipment installation. - Conduct site readiness inspections prior to installation projects. - Supervise contractor rigging activities when required. B. Microwave Systems Operations and Support - Install, configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot microwave communications systems. - Monitor performance and availability of mission microwave networks. - Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance activities. - Diagnose and resolve microwave transmission faults and service interruptions. - Perform microwave path analysis and signal quality assessments. - Optimize microwave link performance and network reliability. - Support network expansion and connectivity projects. - Maintain operational documentation for microwave infrastructure. - Coordinate restoration activities during communication outages. - Support emergency telecommunications deployments when required. C. Telecommunications Infrastructure Support - Support operation and maintenance of telecommunications sites throughout the mission. - Perform routine inspections of communications facilities and infrastructure. - Monitor condition of towers, shelters, antenna systems, grounding systems, and supporting equipment. - Maintain accurate infrastructure records and inventories. - Coordinate repairs and upgrades of telecommunications facilities. - Assist in planning infrastructure expansion projects. - Monitor infrastructure performance trends and identify improvement opportunities. - Ensure compliance with telecommunications engineering standards. - Support disaster recovery and business continuity requirements. D. Engineering and Technical Assessments - Conduct technical site surveys and telecommunications feasibility studies. - Perform microwave path profiling and line-of-sight assessments. - Prepare engineering reports and technical recommendations. - Assess infrastructure requirements for new communications sites. - Review technic