Specialist Telecom Engineer – Offshore Water Injection Project

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Specialist Telecom Engineer – Offshore Water Injection Project

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 Job Title: Specialist Telecom Engineer – Offshore Water Injection Project

KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team  is currently looking to fill a position of Specialist Telecom Engineer for an Offshore  Project to be based in UAE ( Abu Dhabi) as soon as the administrative processes are completed, will then relocate to Spain Office and then return to Abu Dhabi .

Specialist Telecom Engineer – Offshore Water Injection Project

Position Summary

The Specialist Telecom Engineer is responsible for the design, engineering, integration, implementation, and maintenance of telecommunications systems supporting an Offshore Water Injection Project. The role ensures reliable and secure communication infrastructure for offshore platforms, control systems, personnel safety, operational coordination, and emergency response while complying with project specifications, international standards, and company requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Telecom Engineering & Design

• Lead telecom engineering activities during FEED, detailed engineering, EPC, construction, commissioning, and start-up phases.
• Develop telecom design philosophies, specifications, calculations, and engineering deliverables.
• Design and review:
  • Fiber optic communication networks
  • Data communication systems
  • Microwave radio systems
  • VSAT and satellite communications
  • Marine and VHF/UHF radio systems
  • Telephony and IP telephony systems
  • Public Address and General Alarm (PAGA) systems
  • Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) systems
  • Access Control Systems (ACS)
  • Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
  • Time synchronization systems
  • Wireless communication networks

Offshore Water Injection Facilities Support

• Ensure telecom systems support offshore water injection operations, process monitoring, and communication between offshore and onshore facilities.
• Integrate telecom systems with:
  • ICSS (Integrated Control and Safety System)
  • SCADA systems
  • Process control systems
  • Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems
  • Fire and Gas systems
• Support real-time operational data transmission and remote monitoring requirements.

Network & Cybersecurity

• Design secure telecom network architectures.
• Ensure compliance with corporate cybersecurity requirements and industrial control system security standards.
• Support network segmentation, redundancy, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity teams during project execution.

Project Execution

• Coordinate telecom engineering activities with process, instrumentation, electrical, automation, and IT disciplines.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZID, HAZOP, SIL workshops, constructability reviews, and risk assessments.
• Review vendor packages and telecom system interfaces.
• Support procurement and technical bid evaluations.

Construction & Commissioning Support

• Review installation procedures, cable routing layouts, and telecom equipment locations.
• Provide technical support during fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and Integrated System Testing (IST).
• Support telecom system startup and operational readiness activities.

Operations & Maintenance

• Support telecom system reliability, availability, and maintainability programs.
• Participate in troubleshooting communication and network issues.
• Develop maintenance strategies and telecom asset management plans.
• Support lifecycle management and future expansion requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Master's Degree is advantageous.
• Professional certifications are preferred, such as:
  • CCNA / CCNP
  • CompTIA Network+
  • Cisco Industrial Networking Certifications
  • Relevant vendor certifications

Experience

• Typically 15-18+ years of telecom engineering experience.
• Minimum 5–10 years in offshore oil & gas projects.
• Experience in offshore platforms, water injection facilities, production facilities, or EPC projects.
• Proven experience in FEED, detailed engineering, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Middle East offshore project experience is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

Telecom Systems

• Fiber Optic Networks
• Structured Cabling Systems
• LAN/WAN Infrastructure
• Microwave Communications
• Satellite Communications (VSAT)
• IP Telephony
• PAGA Systems
• CCTV and Video Surveillance
• Access Control and Security Systems
• Marine Radio Communications

Industrial Communication Protocols

• Ethernet/IP
• Modbus TCP/IP
• OPC
• IEC 61850
• TCP/IP Networking

Software & Tools

• AutoCAD
• SmartPlant 3D (SP3D)
• Bentley MicroStation
• Telecom Network Design Software
• Fiber Optic Design and Calculation Tools

Standards & Codes

• IEC Standards
• ITU Standards
• NORSOK Standards
• NFPA Requirements
• IMO Marine Communication Requirements
• ISA Standards
• Company and Operator Telecom Specifications