Position Title: Head of Telecoms

Working Schedule

• Work hours per day: 10 hours
• Work days per week: 5
• Work days per month: 22

Work Location: Qatar Onshore

Estimated Start Date: 01 February 2026

Contract Term: 36 months, with potential extension

Job Purpose

• Lead all telecommunications engineering activities across all project phases
• Ensure compliance with technical and regulatory requirements
• Provide field engineering support as required
• Coordinate and align telecoms systems integration across multiple project teams
• Support early works, construction, commissioning, start-up, and performance testing

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure all activities comply with company safety, health, environment, and quality requirements
• Demonstrate safety leadership and actively participate in safety briefings and site walkdowns
• Deliver telecom engineering in line with regulations, codes, standards, and project specifications
• Resolve telecom-related engineering issues to meet project objectives
• Participate in workshops including layout studies, constructability reviews, and 3D model reviews
• Ensure integration of telecom systems including data networks, PAGA, surveillance, and access control
• Provide telecom engineering input to other disciplines, procurement, construction, commissioning, and completions
• Support tendering activities including clarifications and bid proposal reviews
• Monitor contractor performance and timely delivery of all telecom engineering documentation
• Capture and implement lessons learned, especially for existing operational facilities

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of engineering experience, including:
  • At least 6 years in the oil and gas sector
  • At least 2 years in a supervisory, acting, or oversight role
• Experience across all project phases including start-up and handover
• Strong knowledge of engineering standards, specifications, and execution methodologies
• Hands-on experience with telecom and security systems including:
  • Radio networks (UHF, VHF, TETRA)
  • IP networks and industrial networks
  • Access control and CCTV/surveillance systems
  • Alarm systems (PAGA)
  • LAN, wireless networks, routers, switches, and servers
  • Ship-to-shore communication systems
  • Hazardous area equipment compliance
• Proficiency in fibre optic and copper network design, duct banks, and cable tray infrastructure
• Strong leadership, coordination, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Fluent English