Network Engineer

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Job Position – Network Engineer

Company Name – Al-Futtaim

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world’s most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview of the role:

Leading the implementation team in delivering the site supervision of the implementation of a pre-defined design encompassing IT, ELV, and AV infrastructure projects and assisting the project manager, working along with various internal & external project stakeholders in delivering the multiple projects until handover. The Project Engineer focuses on implementing a previously designed system at the customer location, under the direction of the Project Manager, based on the contract. Has a supervisory role over Project onsite team, as dictated by the project and scope.

What you will do:

• Planning the work and efficiently organizing site facilities to meet agreed deadlines.
• Perform basic and detailed implementation of an ICT/ELV/AV project at the customer’s location;
• Day-to-day site management, including supervising and monitoring the internal & outsourced site workforce.
• Liaison, coordination, site visits, meetings with clients, subcontractors, planners, QS, consultants, authorities, and other departments/entities as needed to ensure timely & integrated execution of projects.
• Review, provide input & manage project documentation throughout the project life cycle, including all correspondences, submittal, drawings, method statements, inspection documentation, O&M manuals, etc.And ensure a safe archive of project data at all times.
• Validate & check design plans, drawings, quantities, and calculation accuracy to ensure design compatibility during construction work.
• Participation in design review meetings and workshops, providing input where possible, and coordinating with relevant teams for change management.
• Guiding Designer / Draftsman for preparing shop drawings, cable routing plans, installation drawings, wiring drawings, cable schedules, etc. as needed for the project.
• Acting as the technical adviser, providing guidance and advice to the installation & commissioning team, subcontractors, and operatives. Resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise.
• Assure that the implementation complies with drawings, specifications, and quality standards—adherence to the Corporate and Project Quality & H&S Management Systems.
• Inventory management; Liaise with the relevant team for material delivery to the site and maintain orderly records of issued & balance materials.
• Active participation & supervision of testing & commissioning activities.
• Able to generate variations and new requirements at the project site and coordinate with the sales/presales department to submit proposals.
• Project reporting to line manager for site progress and encountered problems for assistance and guidance.
• Assist in the estimation, preparation & submission of project claims.

Required Skills to be successful:

Job-Specific Technical Skills:

• Hands-on experience in installation/construction activities and worked in the construction environment.
• Hands-on experience in commissioning various ICT/ELV/AV systems.
• Technical training/certifications in leading ICT/ELV/AV Systems.
• Expert knowledge of ICT/ELV/AV industry standards, practices, techniques, procedures, codes, and regulations.
• Possess knowledge of QS & QC processes.
• Knowledge of networks, Installation, T&C & ICT/ELV/AV system integration should be good.
• Experience in basic network implementation, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting is necessary.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Responsive to changing demands.
• Experience in construction management
• Good knowledge of Project execution processes
• Good knowledge of local code of practice and International Standards for design implementation

Behavioral Competencies :

• Excellent communication skills for interfacing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Job Ethic
• Meeting standard
• Commitment to job
• Attitude towards honesty
• Client Relationship Management.
• Excellent time management.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to accomplish goals.
• Detail-oriented and strong analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to plan and schedule work.

What equips you for the role:

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (IT/Communication/Electricals/Engineering/Similar).
• Proficiency in using MS Office.
• UAE Driving License.

Minimum Experience:

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in ICT/ELV project implementation, including Structured cabling, ICT, ELV, Security, AV, etc

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