Electronic Engineer

About the Role

Zahran Facilities Management is seeking an experienced Electronic Engineer to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role focuses on the operation, maintenance, and reliability of electronic, ELV (Extra-Low Voltage), and security systems within a project site. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

The Electronic Engineer will be responsible for a range of tasks, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of critical systems. Key responsibilities include:

• Operating and maintaining assigned non-medical electronic and ELV systems according to the O&M plan.
• Maintaining CCTV cameras, video management and recording systems, and associated monitoring equipment.
• Managing access control systems, including controllers, card readers, door hardware, and related interfaces.
• Coordinating maintenance and fault response for fire alarm panels, detectors, and notification devices with authorized providers.
• Maintaining public address, voice evacuation, intercom, and background music systems.
• Maintaining structured cabling, racks, patch panels, and communications infrastructure in coordination with IT.
• Reviewing alarms, event logs, device status, and communications links; logging incidents and escalating service faults.
• Tracing faults in field devices, wiring, power supplies, controllers, and links using approved tools and procedures.
• Coordinating approved interfaces between security, fire alarm, communications, and other building systems.
• Conducting site inspections and reliability checks; verifying corrective work restores normal operation.

Building Automation and Controls

This role involves maintaining electronic controls and building automation interfaces, including:

• Building Management System (BMS) controllers, field devices, and operator workstations.
• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) or other approved monitoring interfaces.
• Electronic sensors, actuators, control panels, and communications gateways.
• System interfaces with HVAC, lighting, power monitoring, and security systems, where applicable.
• Networked system components and approved remote monitoring connections.
• Utilizing approved drawings, manuals, and control sequences; reporting discrepancies and recurring defects.
• Performing functional checks and coordinating specialist visits with IT, safety, and facilities teams.

Preventive Maintenance and Reliability

The Electronic Engineer will play a crucial role in ensuring the long-term reliability of electronic and ELV assets:

• Planning preventive and corrective maintenance for assigned assets under the O&M schedule.
• Diagnosing faults, coordinating repairs, and restoring service promptly while minimizing disruption.
• Maintaining critical spares and coordinating vendor, specialist, and service-provider support.
• Supervising contractor work, verifying service quality, and following up on work orders and service-level requirements.

Documentation and Compliance

Accurate documentation and adherence to compliance standards are essential for this position:

• Maintaining asset registers, maintenance schedules, inspection records, system logs, drawings, and compliance records.
• Preparing reports on system condition, faults, downtime, and completed work at required intervals.
• Ensuring work follows site safety procedures, approved method statements, manufacturer guidance, and project requirements.
• Supporting audits, emergency readiness, and continuous improvement of system reliability and service delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess the following qualifications and experience:

• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in a relevant electronic engineering role.
• Demonstrated expertise in the operation and maintenance of electronic, ELV, and security systems.
• Strong understanding of building automation and control systems.
• Ability to diagnose faults and coordinate effective repair solutions.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring compliance with safety and project standards.