About the Role
VDT Communications Limited is a leading provider of turnkey data communication and telecommunication solutions, dedicated to driving network transformation for enterprises and service providers. We are currently seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Rigger Technician to join our dynamic Technical and Operations team in Nigeria. In this critical field role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the reliability and peak performance of our nationwide telecommunications infrastructure and customer links.
Key Responsibilities- Install and commission telecommunications equipment and customer links in accordance with industry standards.
- Carry out safe mast and tower climbing for installations, routine maintenance, and hardware troubleshooting.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex telecom and network faults promptly within agreed Service Level Agreement timelines.
- Conduct thorough site surveys to ensure optimal placement and high-quality installations.
- Perform comprehensive preventive and corrective maintenance on telecom infrastructure and associated equipment.
- Test, verify, and document installed equipment and links before final handover and deployment.
- Respond swiftly to escalated customer and network fault calls to restore normal operations rapidly.
- Maintain accurate documentation for all site surveys, installations, maintenance activities, and resolved issues.
- Ensure strict compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) regulations and working-at-height guidelines.
- Ordinary National Diploma (OND) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 2 years of hands-on working experience within the telecommunications industry.
- Proven practical expertise in telecom equipment installation, mast climbing, and fault troubleshooting.
- Physically fit, agile, and completely comfortable working at great heights and in diverse field environments.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical troubleshooting capabilities.
- Good interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively across units.
- Resilient and capable of working under pressure to resolve urgent or escalated network faults.
- Willingness to travel frequently to various customer sites and operational field locations as required.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and industry standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth, technical training, and career advancement within a leading telecom firm.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage and other staff welfare benefits.
- A dynamic, collaborative, and safety-first work environment equipped with modern technical tools.