Sr. Design & Commissioning Engineer Security & Telecom

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed design drawings, system layouts, and technical documents for CCTV, Access Control, Public Address (PA), Intrusion Detection, PAGA, and Fiber Optic networks.
• Conduct site surveys and feasibility studies to assess security and telecom system requirements.
• Ensure integration of security & telecom systems with civil infrastructure, ensuring coordination with structural and MEP teams.
• Evaluate and recommend suitable telecom network architecture, including wired and wireless communication systems.
• Plan and oversee the installation, configuration, and commissioning of security & telecom systems at the project site.
• Perform pre-commissioning tests, functional testing, and final commissioning of installed systems.
• Conduct system troubleshooting, rectifications, and performance validation to ensure optimal functionality.
• Coordinate with civil teams to ensure telecom infrastructure (ducting, cabling, mounting structures) aligns with security & telecom system requirements.
• Ensure proper earthing, grounding, and power supply for telecom & security equipment.
• Collaborate with civil, electrical, and instrumentation teams to ensure smooth execution of security & telecom installations.
• Prepare and maintain commissioning reports, test procedures, and system documentation for client approvals.
• Ensure all security & telecom systems comply with Omans regulations, international standards (NFPA, NEC, BICSI, SIRA, ITU, ISO 27001, etc.), and oil & gas industry guidelines.
• Analyze system hardware and software requirements for all assigned Security & Telecom System Project BOQ and design properly as per Project requirement
• Review and ensure Technical Correctness of MAS and Procurement.
• Designs and/or engineers Security & Telecom systems including but not limited to Access Control system, physical security, intrusion, Video Management System, Fiber optic solution, Structured Cabling solutions, Networking, Telephony, Storage etc.
• Defines all Technical architectures components including, hardware, software, OS, performance and monitoring of projects assigned, in alignment with all compliance and best practice guidelines.
• Completes all system design(s) and engineering to core engineering standards. Acts as technical design owner and subject matter expert for assigned projects. Guide and Check system design layouts and installation specifications, including design documents and drawings prepared by Draughtsman/Team.
• Recommends the use of existing and new technologies to ensure core objectives are met for all security and Telecom projects. Conduct analyses and provide direction and support for Sales/Procurement/Service/Project Team.
• Maintains expertise in the principles and techniques required for hardware and software system integration.
• Responsible for all system upgradation and ensure the systems are having latest update.
• Maintains knowledge of current and emerging technologies and industry best practices related to all security & Telecom systems. Proposes and implements best practices and tools supporting these technologies and practices.
• Develops system integration skills. Attends industry seminars and /or training sessions in order to stay current with all new security technologies and integration principles.
• Responsible for successful completion of Factory Acceptance Test, Commissioning, Site Acceptance Test and Client approvals for assigned projects.
• Develop and articulates a coherent technology architecture and system wide integration for all the Technical Security Systems as project requirement.
• Inspect, review and approve the erection, cabling and termination works at site as required.
• Coordinate with system vendors and customer as necessary to implement, integrate, update and test the system.
• Responsible for maintaining the technical documentation as per the standards. Provide the commissioning report, checklist, cause and effect matrix etc.
• Responsible for maintaining the technical documentation as per the standards. Provide the commissioning report, checklist, cause and effect matrix etc.,
• Responsible in managing Teams in delivering client SLA without NCR and in meeting client expectations.
• Responsible for all technicalities and Level2 & Level3 support to teams in maintaining the Low current systems like CCTV Surveillance Systems, Electronic Access Control Systems, Gates & HVM, PIDS, Electrified Fence, BMS, LCS, AV systems, ICT and Telecom Systems etc.
• Responsible for all system upgradation and ensure the systems are having latest update. Perform & work on all upgradations [to keep up the systems to latest versions] as per OEM guidelines, migrations, and expansion works in all aspects. Also, to ensure all integration works and compatibility.
• Responsible for SSA/CarePlus/SUP and maintain all clients. Highlight the renewal date of SSA/Careplus/SUP timely to get it renewed.
• Responsible for handing client technical queries.
• Conduct Training for Customer and In-house Team.
• Technical Presentation and lead POC/Demo to customer as required.
• Responsible for maintaining the technical documentation as per the standards.
• Ensure client satisfaction throughout the project phase in terms of technical.

Education:

Bachelors degree in electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related field (Masters degree preferred).

🔹 BICSI, SIRA, Cisco, or Fiber Optic certifications (added advantage).

🔹 PMP, RCDD, or other project management certifications (preferred).

Experience:

• with minimum 10-15 years of relevant experience in managing major turnkey EPC security projects in Oil & Gas sector
• Preferred Experience of 10 years in Middle East region & having valid Oman driving license. 2-year Oil & Gas Industrial security projects experience, at least in 5-7 major Oil & Gas (Or) Petrochemical EPC projects.
• System commissioning, SAT and client approvals as per project schedule in line with contractual requirements and product specifications and capabilities. Commissioning the systems, up to the product specs and client expectations in line with the product capabilities
• At least 5 years in the GCC (preferably Oman) handling civil-related telecom & security projects.