Lead Network Engineer - RF

The Chevron ENGINE – Lead Network Engineer - RF is responsible for consulting, designing, and deploying networking technologies and solutions for the entire enterprise and for business partners. As a team member, you will use your infrastructure experience and network knowledge to serve as subject matter expert and project consultant to improve or introduce network capabilities that drives business capabilities while protecting Chevron from external and internal threats. You will work closely with architects, business partners, managed service partners, vendors, cybersecurity, cross infrastructure, and digital platforms to solve difficult, rapidly changing technical challenges. Where new technologies are introduced, the Engineer will work closely with the Operations team to successfully transition. This Lead role has an expectation of 10-15 years of relevant experience and will provide mentorship to junior members of the team.

The Lead Network Engineer - RF will work with cutting-edge technology and engage in a wide range of global projects, mergers, divestitures, and initiatives. These experiences will allow you to gain valuable expertise in areas such as business, industrial and PCN network systems, automation, wireless, (RF) protocols and devices, Azure networking, and network security mechanisms. To be a successful Lead Network Engineer - RF, you should be able to identify the optimal network-based alternative for our digital platforms and implement on-prem and cloud infrastructures in accordance with best practices and company security policies. You understand the connectivity details of various network technologies and solutions located on the business, industrial and process control networks, and their impacts on solution design. The Lead Network Engineer - RF should have top-notch troubleshooting skills, keep up with industry trends, and work well in a team.

Key responsibilities:

• Wireless system design using multipoint, LTE, and/or Wimax protocols
• Indoor and/or outdoor DAS/WiFi AP layouts including site surveys
• Two-way radio system support using Analog, TETRA, DMR, or P25 standards
• Scada and process control communication systems
• Propagation coverage studies using a major propagation tool (EDX, Atoll, etc)
• Link budget creation and analysis
• Point-to-Point microwave systems and backhaul design
• Satellite system integration
• Other telecom solutions for a modern plant environment
• 4G/5G Core understanding, provisioning, and basic IP architectures
• Radio Frequency IP transport systems implementation and troubleshooting.
• Network engineering in industrial facilities and uncontrolled environmental conditions.
• Communication/Tower system document and drawing creation/review (Visio and/or AutoCAD)
• Gather requirements and interact with multiple internal and external stakeholders to design and engineer our network infrastructure to support Network products.
• Create technical design documentation and implementation/test plans. Provide comprehensive tier-3 support for the operational teams, this includes working with and coordinating vendors and service providers.
• Provide level 3 support for escalations from Level 2 Ops and ITOC for OT Process Control Networks.
• Interact with global peers within the network design, operation and across other support teams to support change implementations and solve challenging escalated problems. Implement and maintain processes, procedures and associated plans for network infrastructure including administration, usage, and disaster recovery Use ticketing and change management systems to track incidents and changes.
• Participate in BCP and DRP events and exercises as part of a team supporting the overall network and business environment.
• Develops and implements solutions and processes to maintain the reliability, effectiveness, and efficiency of network security infrastructure components across the enterprise and associated process control environments.
• Works with project managers, team members, architects, business units and other stakeholders to create agile solutions, identifying continuous improvement opportunities, creating new or improved processes and automation to support step changes in operational efficiencies.
• Analyzes network security needs and designs solutions that meet business requirements for protection, standardization, efficiency, scalability, supportability, and cost-effectiveness. Contributes to lifecycle activities.
• Follows standard change management processes and practices when introducing technical changes to the environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience network engineering and wireless communications in industrial facilities.
• English language (advanced)
• RF product certifications, CCNP or CCIE certification a nice to have.
• Demonstrated skilled to advanced knowledge and experience in these critical skills:

o Network IP Transport and Advanced services
o IP Transport - RF e.g. PTP/PTMP - Cambium, Aviat
o Network Fundamentals and troubleshooting
o RF - Advanced Concepts, Engineering
o Machine-to-Machine and IoT solutions, both carrier-based and private.

• Managing IP Transport across various technologies, including Wireless Network, LTE 4/5G, Private LTE 4/5G, VPN, and VSAT/LEO.
• Basic proficiency in scripting and automation, particularly using Python.
• Awareness of system and network monitoring solutions to ensure optimal performance.
• Understanding of IP Services and advanced Network Access services, including RF technologies, 2-way Radio Systems, PTP, MPTP, LoRaWAN, Cellular, and in-building systems, Aruba Wireless, Cisco Wireless, and Wired LAN.
• Basic understanding of Network Access Control through solutions such as Cisco ISE and Aruba ClearPass. Security management utilizing Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama.