Building Automation Maintenance Engineer (Saudi Arabia)

The Building Automation Maintenance Engineer (Maintenance Engineer – Systems) will be responsible for maintaining, monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuously improving the Niagara 4-based Automation System (IKAS) and Integrated Fire Alarm Automation System (IFAS) . The role involves system health monitoring, fault diagnosis, user and system administration, software backup management, network coordination, and support for automation system expansion and optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor IKAS/IFAS functionality and prepare daily system health reports.
• Investigate system alarms and faults, identify root causes, and implement corrective solutions.
• Create and manage Niagara 4 user accounts according to approved access levels.
• Monitor and log system-user activities and report security or access violations.
• Manage software backups and perform system restoration when required.
• Coordinate with IT teams to resolve network, server, and virtual machine issues.
• Support maintenance teams in resolving communication issues between Niagara and connected equipment/devices.
• Configure Niagara machine IP addresses, network settings, and server communication ports.
• Provide after-hours technical support when required.
• Perform system optimization, fine-tuning, and performance improvement activities.
• Develop and configure SQL database scripts for reporting requirements.
• Maintain automation-related IT equipment, including servers, workstations, and JACE controllers.
• Investigate and resolve security alerts raised by Operations and IT departments.
• Support system expansion projects and ensure vendor/contractor compliance with approved specifications.
• Continuously develop and maintain Niagara platforms, including system configuration and graphics accuracy.
• Conduct audits and inspections of automation systems.
• Develop software solutions to improve system performance and operational efficiency.
• Prepare monthly system status and performance reports.
• Coordinate technical activities with software developers and automation system vendors.
• Collaborate with various departments to develop and implement smart automation solutions.
• Develop departmental performance, operational, and statistical dashboards.
• Manage Tridium SMA agreements for Niagara stations, including software patches, bug fixes, and version upgrades.

Required Competencies

• Knowledge of Niagara 4 , including Java and HTML5 implementation.
• Strong knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS) .
• Knowledge of energy conservation and building energy optimization.
• Strong problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) skills.
• Good knowledge of fire alarm, lighting control, and power monitoring systems.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering , or an equivalent approved discipline.
• Good knowledge of Building Automation Systems and related security/automation systems.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of overall experience in the relevant automation/building systems domain.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Niagara platform-based Building Automation Systems .
• Experience in Niagara 4 system administration, troubleshooting, configuration, and maintenance.
• Experience with BAS/IBMS, fire alarm, lighting control, power monitoring, and related automation systems is preferred.