Senior Telecommunication Engineer
Group overview
Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design and development centers, and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.
Alfanar is involved in:
Electrical, electromechanical and civil engineering construction
Manufacturing and marketing electrical construction products
Allied engineering services
Our main divisions:
Alfanar Electric
Alfanar Construction
Alfanar Building Systems
Alfanar Electric
Alfanar Electric is the industrial arm of Alfanar, manufacturing a variety of low, medium and high voltage electrical construction products.
Alfanar Electric operates industries in:
Riyadh and Jubail, Saudi Arabia
Dubai, UAE
London, UK
Alfanar has a development and engineering center in Chennai, India.
Industrial complex, Riyadh
The center of Alfanar’s industrial activities is Alfanar Industrial Complex situated in the Third Industrial Zone on Al-Kharj Road, Riyadh.
Spread across 700,000 square meters, the complex houses Alfanar’s facilities.
The complex has a comprehensive infrastructure including a data and communication center as well as a commercial zone.
Job purpose
Implement and maintain efficient and reliable communication systems that facilitate data exchange and integration between various devices and systems within the automation environment, ensuring smooth operation and control of the distribution and substation automation systems.
Key accountability areas
Network infrastructure:
Responsible for designing the telecommunication network infrastructure, including selecting the appropriate communication technologies, such as fiber optics, microwave, or radio, and specifying the necessary equipment and devices required for communication within the automation systems.
Communication protocols:
Selecting and implementing communication protocols and standards that ensure reliable and secure data transfer between different devices and systems within the distribution automation and substation automation environment.
Integration:
Ensuring seamless integration of telecommunication systems with other components of the distribution automation and substation automation systems. This includes integrating communication systems with control systems, monitoring devices, sensors, protection equipment, and other automation components.
Testing and troubleshooting:
Testing and verifying the performance and reliability of the telecommunication systems. Conduct tests, simulations, and performance evaluations to ensure that the communication networks and protocols meet the requirements of the automation systems. Additionally, troubleshoot any communication issues or failures and take appropriate actions to resolve them.
System upgrades:
Upgrading the telecommunication systems within the distribution automation and substation automation environment. This includes monitoring system performance, identifying areas for improvement, implementing upgrades to enhance communication capabilities, and ensuring the overall reliability of the communication infrastructure.
Documentation and reporting:
Maintaining detailed documentation of the telecommunication systems, including network diagrams, configuration settings, protocols used, and troubleshooting procedures. Prepare reports on system performance, issues, and recommendations for improvements.
Compliance and standards:
Ensuring that the telecommunication systems within distribution automation and substation automation projects comply with relevant standards, regulations, and safety guidelines. Stay updated with the latest standards and requirements to ensure that the communication systems meet the necessary compliance criteria.
Role accountability
HR proficiency:
Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.
To have a vision and a plan for the career path and how to achieve it.
Delivery:
Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.
Problem-solving:
Solve any related problems that arise and escalate any complex operational issues.
Quality:
Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.
Business process improvements:
Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automation opportunities as much as possible.
Compliance:
Comply with related policy and procedures and work instructions.
Health, safety, and environment:
Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products and services.
Academic qualification
Bachelor degree in Telecommunication Engineering
Work experience
4 to 6 years
Technical / functional competencies
Communication
Creativity
Critical thinking
Initiative
Leadership
MS Office
Physically fit
Project management
Teamwork
Time management
Well organized
Work under pressure