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These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.\"\nJob Description-Senior Telecommunication Engineer\nTitle: Senior Telecommunication Engineer\nCompany: KBR - Inhouse Engineering\nLocation: Abu Dhabi, UAE - KBR Office\nKey Consideration:\nPreference will be given to candidates holding valid OPITO-approved T-BOSIET/BOSIET and H₂S certifications with a minimum validity of six months. The selected candidate will be required to travel ADNOC offshore on a rotational basis to conduct site surveys, support brownfield assessments, verify existing installations, and obtain project-specific engineering data necessary for design and execution.\nJob Purpose\nProvide technical leadership for telecommunication systems within FEED and Detail Engineering projects in the Oil & Gas sector.\nDefine telecommunication design basis, standards, and deliverables to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.\nOversee integration with electrical, Instrumentation and multi-discipline interfaces; ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.\nMentor engineers, drive quality and schedule adherence, and ensure robust telecommunication deliverables across the project phases.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead and manage the engineering, development, and implementation of telecommunication systems, including Optical Fiber Communication Systems, LAN and Structured Cabling Systems, Telephone Systems, TETRA Systems, Microwave Radio Systems, Public Address and General Alarm (PAGA) Systems, Access Control Systems (ACS), Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Systems, Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems (PIDS), and Entertainment Systems in accordance with client and project requirements.\nParticipate in offshore and onshore site visits for data gathering, field verification, brownfield assessments, and preparation of detailed site survey reports.\nCoordinate and participate in OEM system adequacy assessments, review study findings, and approve adequacy survey reports to ensure technical compliance and suitability.\nCoordinate and participate in third-party vendor workshops and technical studies for CCTV, PAGA, Radio Coverage, and related systems; review and approve study reports and engineering recommendations.\nPrepare and review FEED and Detailed Engineering deliverables including design basis documents, technical specifications, equipment datasheets, engineering calculations, block diagrams, location layouts, cable routing drawings, interconnection diagrams, scopes of work, RFQs, and material requisitions.\nPerform technical bid evaluations and review, comment on, and approve vendor documents and engineering submissions.\nConduct site surveys, equipment selection assessments, and vendor coordination activities to support successful installation, integration, testing, commissioning, and operation of telecommunication systems.\nCollaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams including electrical, instrumentation, and project engineering disciplines to ensure integrated and optimized system design solutions.\nParticipate in multidisciplinary design reviews including plot plan reviews, 3D model reviews, constructability reviews, and model validation activities.\nInterface with clients, vendors, licensors, and third-party stakeholders to ensure full compliance with project requirements and timely resolution 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