Supervisor BCO - Telecommunications Infrastructure

About the role

Amentum is looking for a Supervisor BCO in Kampala, Uganda, to lead the installation, operation and maintenance of the Base Telecommunications Distribution System and its components. The role also covers telephone switching systems, switchboards, inside plant infrastructure, station equipment, customer premise cabling and outside plant fiber optic and copper cable systems.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the installation, operation and maintenance of the Base Telecommunications Distribution System and all its components.
• Maintain and support telephone switching systems, switchboards, inside plant infrastructure, station equipment, customer premise cabling and outside plant fiber optic and copper cable systems.
• Ensure proper delivery, configuration and operation of telecommunications systems supporting base communications infrastructure.
• Monitor system performance and functionality to ensure operational readiness and reliability.
• Supervise, train and mentor personnel assigned to communications system operations and maintenance; assign work priorities and monitor performance.
• Promote compliance with safety procedures, technical standards and organizational policies.
• Verify proper installation, testing, commissioning and documentation of telecommunications components.
• Coordinate and document scheduled inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs and service calls.
• Oversee the lifecycle management of communications infrastructure, including repairs, upgrades, replacements and testing.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues while minimizing system downtime.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant technical education or military communications training preferred.
• Valid passport, valid for at least one year at the time of hiring, and ability to obtain country-specific visas and travel internationally.
• Ability to pass contract medical requirements and maintain facility credentials.
• Must read, speak and understand English well enough to perform the contract requirements and follow emergency procedures.
• Preferred: prior experience in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce, a valid driver's license, and experience with Base Telecommunications Distribution Systems and switchboard and cabling maintenance.

Required skills

• BICSI Registered Technician certification.
• Industry-recognized manufacturer certifications.
• Telecommunication certifications such as AT&T or Cisco.