Data Center BAS Operator📣 Job Ad

About the Role

ENGIE Solutions Middle East is seeking a Data Center BAS Operator to join its team in Dammam, Eastern, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is central to ensuring the continuous monitoring, operation, and maintenance of Building Automation Systems (BAS) and critical facility infrastructure within a mission-critical data center environment. The operator is responsible for maintaining maximum uptime, reliability, and operational efficiency in compliance with established data center standards and procedures.

Core Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate the Building Management System (BMS) 24/7 to ensure optimal data center facility performance.
• Continuously oversee critical infrastructure alarms, trends, and system parameters.
• Respond promptly to alarms, abnormal conditions, and equipment failures.
• Escalate critical incidents according to operational and emergency procedures.
• Investigate alarms and identify root causes of system abnormalities.
• Coordinate with Facilities, Mechanical, Electrical, and Operations teams during incidents.
• Maintain accurate incident logs and operational reports.
• Support emergency response activities and business continuity procedures.

Systems Under Monitoring

The role involves continuous monitoring of critical data center systems, including:

• Chillers and Cooling Systems
• CRAH/CRAC Units
• UPS Systems
• Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
• Generators and Fuel Systems
• Electrical Switchgear
• Fire Alarm and Suppression Systems
• Environmental Monitoring Systems

Operational Support and Compliance

• Assist maintenance teams during planned preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Review work permits, Method Statements (MS), and Risk Assessments (RA).
• Monitor equipment during maintenance windows and report any operational deviations.
• Maintain daily operational logs, shift handover reports, and alarm records.
• Generate performance and trend reports from BMS platforms.
• Ensure all operating procedures and documentation are updated and compliant with company standards.
• Adhere to data center operational standards, safety policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Permit-to-Work (PTW), and safety procedures.
• Support audits and compliance inspections.

Required Experience

Candidates for this position should possess 2-5 years of experience in a similar capacity, ideally within a data center or critical facility environment. The role requires a strong understanding of BAS operations and critical infrastructure monitoring.

Application Information

This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to the operational excellence of a critical data center infrastructure. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.