Industrial Communications Engineer; Arabia

Job Title

Industrial Communications Specialty

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Communications Engineer to lead the development and implementation of our next-generation telecommunications systems and infrastructure, focusing on radio communications (particularly in the new area of 450MHz range), satellite, 5G, 6G, and next evolutions. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Instrumentations and Controls engineers, alongside operating sites, facility planning, and project management, to ensure the performance, reliability, and scalability of our industrial communications systems and infrastructure.

As a recognized company expert in telecommunications, the Communications Engineer will provide professional advice and technical expertise to various teams, including designing, developing, installing and troubleshooting communications systems. The candidate must be able to work with different disciplines and have excellent communication skills (written and oral). The Engineer is expected to participate in company initiatives, including innovation programs, operational excellence, and knowledge sharing.

Travel to different sites may be required, and the ability to work with others in a fast-paced environment is essential.

The Communications Engineer will serve as a technical expert and representative for the company in matters related to telecommunications and radio communications, providing expert technical recommendations to vendors, manufacturers, and design firms. The candidate should have a deep understanding of the latest advancements in 5G, 6G, satellite, and radio communications, as well as experience in designing and implementing robust and secure communications infrastructure.

• A bachelor s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Telecommunications, or Electronics and Communication), or a related field from an accredited university.

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in telecommunications, including at least 5 years focused on radio communications, satellite communications, and 5G technologies.
• Must have knowledge of telecommunications systems, including network architecture, protocol, infrastructure design, and performance optimization. These include but not limited to:
• Must have Oil & Gas industry experience.
• Experience in IoT/IIOT and its applications in telecommunications.
• Experience in civil engineering and underground infrastructure, including the design and implementation of fiber-optic cables and other telecommunications infrastructure.
• Experience in wireless communications, including Industrial wireless protocols (i.e., ISA
  100 and Wireless
  
  HART).
• Strong understanding of telecommunications standards and regulations, including those related to 5G, 6G, satellite, and radio communications.
• Must be recognized as a proven expert within the industry and professional societies and industrial organizations.

• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be willing to transfer implicit knowledge to specialists and engineers in the field.

• In-depth knowledge of telecommunications technologies, including 5G, 6G, satellite communications, radio, and IIoT/IoT communications.
• Strong understanding of industry standards, such as ITU, 3
  
  GPP, IEEE, and BICSI.
• Proficiency in specific tools, such as network simulation software, protocol analyzers, or network management systems.

• Education:
  
  Master s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  Experience with the latest technological designs and deployments in the telecommunications field, such as 5G, IoT, and IIoT.
• Previous work with designing and implementing major telecommunications projects or a leading provider of telecommunications with massive machine to machine communications (e.g., 5G implementations in industrial sector).
• Understanding of Oil & Gas environment including instrumentations and control systems.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, and their applications in…