Field Engineer (CCTV Network)

Role & Responsibilities

We are looking for Field Engineers to install, configure, and maintain this hardware on-site, and to monitor system health and resolve complaints on a daily basis within defined TAT (Turnaround Time). (ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) cameras, UHF RFID readers, and OCR (Optical Character Recognition) cameras for container identification.

Job Location: Chennai (Port – CFS Area)

Office Hours: 09:30 am to 7 pm (Rotational Shifts)

Working Days: Mon – Sat

Weekly Off: Sunday

Experience: 2+ Yrs

Notice Period: Immediate - 15 Days Only

• Install and commission ANPR cameras, UHF RFID readers, and OCR cameras at designated locations across Chennai Port as per project layout and site requirements.
• Configure hardware devices and ensure proper network connectivity between field devices and the central server for real-time data validation.
• Perform daily monitoring of all installed ANPR, RFID, and OCR systems to ensure continuous uptime and accurate data capture.
• Identify, log, and resolve field-level hardware and network faults within the assigned TAT (Turnaround Time), escalating complex issues where required.
• Carry out routine preventive maintenance of cameras, RFID readers, mounting structures, cabling, and networking equipment.
• Coordinate with the server/backend team to validate data accuracy and troubleshoot mismatches between hardware readings and server records.
• Maintain daily logs of installations, complaints, resolutions, and maintenance activities, and report status to the reporting manager.
• Work on-site at the port for installation, cabling, mounting, and troubleshooting activities, including working at height or in outdoor/industrial environments as required.
• Liaise with port authorities/site personnel in the local language for coordination of site access, permissions, and daily operations.
• Ensure compliance with port safety protocols and site access procedures at all times.
  
  

Requirements

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with camera hardware (CCTV/ANPR/OCR) and/or UHF RFID reader installation and maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of electrical wiring, power supply connections, and electronics hardware troubleshooting.
• Basic networking knowledge — IP addressing, LAN/WAN connectivity, switches, and troubleshooting network connectivity issues for field devices.
• Willingness and ability to perform on-site field work, including installation, cabling, and troubleshooting in an outdoor/port environment.
• Must be able to speak the local language (Tamil) fluently, along with Hindi or English for reporting and coordination.
• Ability to work independently on-site and resolve issues within defined TAT with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work in shifts and respond promptly to complaints/escalations as per project requirements.
  
  

Good to Have

• Prior experience working on port, logistics, toll, or smart-city surveillance/tracking projects.
• Familiarity with ANPR/OCR software interfaces and RFID middleware for basic-level diagnostics.
• Experience with structured cabling, PoE (Power over Ethernet) devices, and outdoor camera/RFID mounting.
• Two-wheeler with valid driving license for mobility across port site locations.
  
  

Work Conditions

• Role involves regular on-site presence at Chennai Port, including outdoor work across container yards and terminal areas.
• May require working in shifts, including weekends, based on project and complaint-resolution requirements.
• Use of PPE and adherence to port safety norms is mandatory.