Telecom Engineer

Engineering & Design Assurance Review and approve EPC contractor/consultant engineering deliverables including Design Philosophies, System Architectures, Block Diagrams, Cable Routing Layouts, Data Sheets, and Calculation Reports (e.g., PAGA sound coverage, link budgets). Ensure strict adherence to AGES, international codes (IEC, ITU-T, IEEE, NFPA, TIA/EIA), and TDRA regulations. Participate actively in technical reviews, design workshops, and safety studies such as HAZOP, HAZID, and SIL assessments. Subsystem Packages Management Act as the Technical Authority for the selection, integration, and lifecycle compliance of core industrial telecom packages: Life Safety Systems: Public Address & General Alarm (PAGA) and Emergency Voice Communication. Wireless & Radio Communication: TETRA digital radio, VHF/UHF marine/aero bands, and Microwave line-of-sight links. Physical Security Systems: Industrial CCTV, Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems (PIDS), and Access Control Systems (ACS). Data & Telephony Infrastructure: Fiber optic backbones, structured cabling, industrial LAN/WAN, and IP-PABX systems. Ensure seamless data mapping and integration between telecom subsystems and plant automation platforms (SCADA, DCS, ICSS). Project Execution & Commissioning Lead Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE) for telecom vendor packages, assuring cost-effective and compliant selections. Review, witness, and formally sign off on Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT). Manage on-site deployment, hook-up, and commissioning activities, ensuring smooth handover from construction to operations. Asset Operations & Cybersecurity Compliance (If applicable to operational assets) Formulate and supervise preventive and corrective maintenance strategies using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) like IBM Maximo. Enforce industrial cybersecurity controls across all operational technology (OT) telecom assets in alignment with ADNOC's information security regulations and UAE national frameworks. Troubleshoot complex failures, lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations, and execute plant modification notes (PMNs).

Desired Candidate Profile

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering from a recognized university. Legal attestation of the degree by the UAE Ministry of Education is mandatory prior to onboarding. Minimum Experience 6 to 9 years of engineering experience within the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or heavy chemical industries. A minimum of 3 years of experience directly dealing with ADNOC specifications or working within a major Middle Eastern oil and gas operator environment. Candidates having Oil & Gas experience preferred (ADNOC project experience highly preferred) Job-Specific Skills & Knowledge Comprehensive understanding of Hazardous Area Classifications (ATEX, IECEx) and specifications for explosion-proof equipment. Proven track record handling technical approvals with local authorities (e.g., TDRA for radio licensing, CICPA/ADED for security systems where applicable). Technical proficiency in network fundamentals; certifications like CCNA/CCNP or specialized vendor certifications are highly advantageous. Fluent in written and spoken English, with strong technical report-writing skills. Employment Type Full-time