Engineering Supervisor, Telephone

Aliases: Telecom Engineer Supervisor

Industry/Sector(s): Telecom

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks an Engineering Supervisor, Telephone is expected to perform include:

Controlling and supervising sub-inspectors, linemen, installation mechanics and maintenance mechanics
Supervising erection, installation, maintenance and repairing of telephone lines, cables, instruments and equipment in or outside telephone exchange or in customer’s premises in his area
Preparing estimates of expenditure and material required for extension of telephone connections and facilities and obtaining necessary approval
Controlling and supervising installation of underground and surface telephone lines and cables to provide necessary connections
Checking operational efficiency of telephone apparatus at subscriber's premises and at respective exchanges
Organizing repair and maintenance operations during emergencies and breakdowns in commutation systems
Maintaining liaison with public and looking into complaints
Supervising work of telephone operators

WORK ENVIRONMENT ¹

It is a desk job
Need to handle a team of sub-inspectors, linemen and mechanics
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are not available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company
Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL), One Arm (OA), Both Leg (BL) and those who have their Hearing Impaired (HH)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ⁴

Minimum – Diploma in ECE/CSE/IT

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Skilled in personnel and resource management
In-depth knowledge of the telecommunication technology, installation and repair work
Ability to estimate the cost of a project
Knowledge of the topography of the area in which the installation is to be done
Knowledge of the wires and other devices required in the installation or repair project

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ⁴

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ⁵

Government and private institutes across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

Coming soon

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.iaseuniversity.org.in/syllabus/de_syl/dece.pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ¹

Engineering Supervisor, Telephone

↑

Sub-Inspector, Telephone → Telephone Operator

↑

Lineman

↑

Installation Mechanic → Maintenance Mechanic

Transfer option

India: Yes
Abroad: No

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For freshers - ₹ 23,000 to ₹ 30,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ⁴

Preferably minimum experience of 1 year in relevant field

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ¹

Telecom operators
Telephone exchange

KEYWORDS

Telephone Engineering Supervisor

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3122.5700	Engineering Supervisor, Telephone
ISCO 2008	Manufacturing Supervisors	NA
NIC 2008	61102	Maintenance of telecom network
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-7.pdf
2	http://socialjustice.nic.in/policiesacts3.php
3	http://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/desk-jobs-can-pose-health-risks-114379-1.htm
4	http://www.powergridindia.com/_layouts/PowerGrid/User/ContentPage.aspx?PId=166&LangID=english http://www.timesjobs.com/candidate/JobDetailView.html?from=submit&adId=53709786&bc=INT&sequence=0&counter=1&siteparams=143p&utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=indeed
5	http://engineering.shiksha.com/diploma-in-engineering-in-india-categorypage-2-55-1-0-0-1-1-2-0-none-1-0
6	http://www.dot.gov.in/about-us/telecom-glance
7	http://www.censusindia.gov.in
8	http://www.ibef.org/industry/telecommunications.aspx

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