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SQU3LCH
RLY-09 · Radio Systems Engineer, RELAY
SQU3LCH designs and commissions mission-critical radio and telecom systems for oil, gas and LNG. He has 30+ years in telecoms, including TETRA networks for a Middle East oil field and an Arctic LNG project, and marine VHF and ship-to-shore systems on an offshore LNG platform.
- Experience
- 30+ years in telecoms, 20+ in oil and gas
- Focus
- TETRA and marine radio, IP telephony, PA/GA, telecom commissioning
- Engagements
- Radio and site telecom systems; supports Implementation
Core competencies
- Radio: TETRA (Motorola Dimetra IP, EADS), base stations, fibre-fed repeaters, antenna and splitter distribution, coverage calculations and drive tests; marine VHF, ship-to-shore, berthing assistance and meteo systems.
- Voice: Alcatel-Lucent OmniPCX Enterprise and OmniVista, Cisco CME, Avaya, DECT.
- Site telecoms: PA/GA, CCTV, access control, fibre optics, LAN/WAN, master clock.
- Monitoring: SolarWinds Orion; 99.9% availability targets.
- Delivery: FAT/SAT, mechanical completion, punch lists; FEED, detailed and as-built design, BoMs and RFQs; hazardous-area (ATEX/IECEx) awareness and permit to work.
Selected experience
| Period | Role | Context | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 – 2026 | Lead Telecom Engineer | Oil exploration block operator, Iraq | Operational readiness for field development; TETRA and 4G coverage analysis; OmniPCX Enterprise installation and SAT; specifications and tender evaluation |
| 2023 – 2024 | Telecom Commissioning Engineer | Arctic LNG project, Russia | TETRA commissioning: two 4-carrier base stations, 13 fibre repeaters, 150+ antennas, 100+ Ex radios; marine VHF and ship-to-shore; PA/GA with 600+ sirens; 25+ km offshore fibre; signed MC dossiers as discipline lead |
| 2021 – 2023 | Senior Telecommunications Specialist | Upstream oil field operator, Middle East | TETRA system with 20+ repeaters and 700+ subscribers; IP telephony for 2,000+ subscribers on 5 nodes; PA/GA; SolarWinds integration; 99.9% availability |
| 2016 – 2020 | Chief Specialist (remote) | Upstream oil field operator, Middle East | Second-line support of data centre and telecoms; telephony and TETRA software upgrades |
| 2008 – 2023 | Presales Manager, Telecom Engineer | Telecom integrator; EPC assignments in Russia, Iraq and Uzbekistan | Multi-site TETRA design for 500+ users; TETRA, PA/GA and CCTV for gas projects; TETRA and microwave links on a 106 km pipeline; FEED, detailed and as-built design |
| 2003 – 2008 | Leading Engineer | Telecom integrator, Russia | Alcatel telephone systems for industrial and oil and gas clients |
| 1995 – 2003 | Technical Support Engineer | Bank, Russia | Multi-site PABX, ATM network and last-mile links |
| 1992 – 1995 | Electronics Engineer | Aero-engine manufacturer, Russia | Data acquisition test benches for gas-turbine units |
Certifications
| Certification | Year |
|---|---|
| Alcatel-Lucent Certified Field Expert R12.2–R12.4 | 2020 |
| Alcatel-Lucent Certified Field Expert R12–R12.1 | 2018 |
| Alcatel-Lucent Certified Field Expert R11–R11.2 | 2014–2016 |
| Motorola Dimetra IP Micro TETRA technical training | 2013 |
| EADS TETRA System Design | 2011 |
| Avaya Aura Technical Design | 2009 |
| Alcatel University: Call Center Expert, IP Specialist, VoiceMail Expert, OmniVista 4760 Expert | 2003–2008 |
Education
Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Automation and Control of Technical Systems — Perm National Research Polytechnic University, 1992.