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Controls Engineer / Controls Operations SME

Decima International

Saudi Arabia, KSA

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Senior

3 days ago

Building Automation Systems (BAS)Building Management Systems (BMS)Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)SCADAPLC based Control SystemsHMI

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Building Automation Systems (BAS)Building Management Systems (BMS)Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)

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About the Role

Seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to provide technical expertise in automation systems, controls integration, and operational readiness for data center projects.

Key Skills for This Role

Building Automation Systems (BAS)Building Management Systems (BMS)Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)SCADAPLC based Control SystemsHMI

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise for mission critical controls and automation systems, including BAS, BMS, EPMS, SCADA, PLC based control systems, HMI, data acquisition and monitoring platforms, networked control systems, integrated alarm and notification systems, generator and UPS control systems, chiller plant automation, and mechanical and electrical systems integration
Review controls system architecture, design documentation, commissioning reports, point to point verification, functional performance testing, and integrated systems testing documentation for operability, maintainability, reliability, cybersecurity, resiliency, and alignment with client operational standards
Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, controls integration reviews, commissioning reviews, operational readiness assessments, technical workshops, tabletop reviews, and project meetings
Evaluate control system performance, operational risk, system redundancy, alarm philosophy, fail safe strategies, control sequences, software upgrades, system migrations, and controls optimization initiatives
Develop, review, edit, and validate Standard Operating Procedures, Emergency Operating Procedures, Methods of Procedure, and Sequences of Operation in alignment with client standards and industry best practices
Verify controls related switching procedures, alarm response procedures, operational sequences, alarm functionality, and proper integration between mechanical, electrical, and controls systems
Support facility operations teams during commissioning, startup, live operations, change management, and operational governance activities
Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for automation and control systems
Support commissioning and operational acceptance by verifying that control systems operate in accordance with design intent, sequence requirements, and client reliability objectives
Prepare and review clear, technically accurate documentation, including engineering reports, risk assessments, controls narratives, sequence of operations documentation, operating procedures, and technical evaluations
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients and coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering, commissioning, construction, operations, contractor, and stakeholder teams

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
Minimum 10 years of controls engineering, automation, commissioning, operations, mission critical engineering, or related technical experience
Minimum 5 years of direct experience in mission critical or data center environments
Experience in one or more of the following areas: data center controls design, controls commissioning, critical facility operations, mission critical engineering, or building automation and controls integration
Strong understanding of mission critical controls architecture and automation systems supporting data centers
Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing, editing, or validating SOPs, EOPs, MOPs, and Sequences of Operation
Strong understanding of critical environment operational practices including change management, permit to work systems, lockout/tagout, alarm management, controls change control, OT cybersecurity awareness, risk assessments, incident response, root cause analysis, preventive maintenance, reliability centered maintenance, and continuous improvement practices
Working knowledge of mission critical industry standards, codes, and operational best practices including ASHRAE, NFPA, ISO, IEC, Uptime Institute Tier Standards, TIA 942, BICSI, applicable international building, fire, energy, and local authority requirements
Excellent technical writing, documentation, reporting, communication, and presentation skills
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required

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Role Overview

Decima International is a professional services company providing project management and controls services.
We are looking for a driven and capable Controls Engineer / Controls Operations Subject Matter Expert to support mission critical data center projects in KSA.
This role will provide technical expertise across controls design review, commissioning, operational readiness, facility operations, and controls integration for complex data center environments.
The ideal candidate has strong direct data center experience and a deep understanding of building automation systems, building management systems, electrical power monitoring systems, SCADA, PLC based control systems, HMI, and industrial control systems supporting Tier III and Tier IV facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide technical expertise for mission critical controls and automation systems, including BAS, BMS, EPMS, SCADA, PLC based control systems, HMI, data acquisition and monitoring platforms, networked control systems, integrated alarm and notification systems, generator and UPS control systems, chill
Review controls system architecture, design documentation, commissioning reports, point to point verification, functional performance testing, and integrated systems testing documentation for operability, maintainability, reliability, cybersecurity, resiliency, and alignment with client operational
Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, controls integration reviews, commissioning reviews, operational readiness assessments, technical workshops, tabletop reviews, and project meetings.
Evaluate control system performance, operational risk, system redundancy, alarm philosophy, fail safe strategies, control sequences, software upgrades, system migrations, and controls optimization initiatives.
Develop, review, edit, and validate Standard Operating Procedures, Emergency Operating Procedures, Methods of Procedure, and Sequences of Operation in alignment with client standards and industry best practices.
Verify controls related switching procedures, alarm response procedures, operational sequences, alarm functionality, and proper integration between mechanical, electrical, and controls systems.
Support facility operations teams during commissioning, startup, live operations, change management, and operational governance activities.
Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for automation and control systems.
Support commissioning and operational acceptance by verifying that control systems operate in accordance with design intent, sequence requirements, and client reliability objectives.
Prepare and review clear, technically accurate documentation, including engineering reports, risk assessments, controls narratives, sequence of operations documentation, operating procedures, and technical evaluations.
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients and coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering, commissioning, construction, operations, contractor, and stakeholder teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum 10 years of controls engineering, automation, commissioning, operations, mission critical engineering, or related technical experience.
Minimum 5 years of direct experience in mission critical or data center environments.
Experience in one or more of the following areas: data center controls design, controls commissioning, critical facility operations, mission critical engineering, or building automation and controls integration.
Strong understanding of mission critical controls architecture and automation systems supporting data centers.
Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing, editing, or validating SOPs, EOPs, MOPs, and Sequences of Operation.
Strong understanding of critical environment operational practices, including change management, permit to work systems, lockout/tagout, alarm management, controls change control, OT cybersecurity awareness, risk assessments, incident response, root cause analysis, preventive maintenance, reliabilit
Working knowledge of mission critical industry standards, codes, and operational best practices, including ASHRAE, NFPA, ISO, IEC, Uptime Institute Tier Standards, TIA 942, BICSI, applicable international building, fire, energy, and local authority requirements.
Ability to interpret engineering standards and apply them to real world data center design, controls integration, commissioning, operations, maintenance, operational readiness, and emergency response.
Excellent technical writing, documentation, reporting, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to work effectively with clients, contractors, commissioning authorities, consultants, operations teams, and multidisciplinary project stakeholders.
Strong critical thinking, problem solving, controls troubleshooting, organization, time management, technical leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

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