Job Description
Dialog Network Services (Private) Limited (DNS) is a fully owned subsidiary of Dialog Axiata PLC, DNS focuses on providing best in class network operations and development services to enable multi-sensory digital connectivity to drive empowerment and enrichment of Sri Lankan lives and enterprises.
Engineer - Southern Region
The job
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance activities related to generators, electrical systems, earthing systems, and other critical telecom infrastructure within the region to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Attend and supervise generator, Electrical & Earthing (E&E), and site infrastructure breakdowns, ensuring restoration with defined SLAs and operational standards.
- Monitor and manage day-to-day regional operations and maintenance activities to achieve network availability, service continuity, and operational excellence targets.
- Ensure the availability of critical spares, tools, and maintenance resources required for power and infrastructure operations, minimizing service disruptions.
- Execute power engineering, infrastructure enhancement, and maintenance projects within approved budgets and timelines while meeting quality and safety requirements.
- Lead regional maintenance teams, contractors, and service partners to ensure efficient execution of operational and maintenance activities.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), preventive maintenance schedules, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify operational risks, infrastructure deficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
- Ensure timely processing of payments and documentation related to completed maintenance and project activities conducted by external stakeholders.
- Monitor regional OPEX and CAPEX related to power and infrastructure operations, identifying optimization opportunities while maintaining service quality.
- Analyze operational performance indicators and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability, energy efficiency, and overall network performance.
- Lead special projects and operational improvement programs aimed at increasing productivity, reducing downtime, and improving customer experience across the region.
- Prepare periodic operational, maintenance, and project status reports for management review and decision-making.
The person
- B.Sc. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline from a recognized university accredited by the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL).
- Excellent leadership, communication, planning, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic operational environment.
- Sound knowledge of power systems, generator operations, electrical infrastructure, preventive maintenance practices, and telecom site operations.
- Ability to lead regional teams, contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver operational and project objectives.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in power engineering, telecom infrastructure operations, maintenance management, or related engineering functions will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental management practices relevant to field operations will be a distinct advantage.
If you possess the required attributes to perform the above mentioned scope of work, e-mail your CV to apply@dns.dialog.lk on or before 12-November-2026