Systems Maintenance Engineer

Job description

the employer is seeking a qualified Maintenance Engineer – Systems to support a leading organization in Saudi Arabia. The role will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing Niagara4-based Building Automation Systems and Integrated Fire Alarm Automation Systems, ensuring system reliability, performance, security, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities • Monitor and maintain Niagara4-based Integrated Automation Systems (IKAS) and Integrated Fire Alarm Automation Systems (IFAS). • Prepare daily system functionality and health reports. • Investigate and resolve system alarms, faults, and failures, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA). • Create and manage Niagara user accounts according to approved access levels. • Monitor system user activities and report security or access violations. • Manage software backups and perform restoration when required. • Coordinate with IT teams to resolve network and virtual machine issues. • Troubleshoot communication issues between Niagara and connected equipment/devices. • Configure Niagara machine IP addressing and server communication ports. • Perform system optimization, fine-tuning, and continuous improvement. • Develop and maintain SQL database scripts and configurations for reporting requirements. • Maintain related IT equipment, including servers, workstations, and JACE controllers. • Address security alerts raised by Operations and IT departments. • Support system expansion projects and ensure vendor/contractor compliance. • Maintain Niagara system configurations and graphics accuracy. • Conduct audits and inspections of automation systems. • Develop software solutions to improve system performance and daily operations. • Prepare monthly system status reports and performance/statistics dashboards. • Coordinate with software developers and relevant departments on automation-system requirements. • Manage TRIDIUM SMA agreements, including software patches, bug fixes, and version upgrades.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of overall relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with Niagara platform-based Building Automation Systems.
• Knowledge of Niagara4 Java and HTML5 implementation.
• Knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Knowledge of security systems such as:
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Lighting Control Systems
• Power Monitoring Systems
• Strong problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) skills.
• Knowledge of Energy Conservation.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Skills