ELV Engineer Foreman

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise daily site activities related to CCTV, access control, alarm, intercom, networking, structured cabling, and other ELV systems.
• Lead and distribute daily tasks among technicians and subcontractors according to the approved work plan.
• Ensure that installations comply with approved drawings, BOQ, technical specifications, and company standards.
• Review site layouts, shop drawings, cable schedules, network diagrams, and system requirements before execution.
• Supervise cable pulling, termination, labeling, testing, device installation, rack arrangement, and network connections.
• Configure and troubleshoot IP cameras, NVRs, switches, routers, access points, access control panels, intercoms, and alarm systems.
• Assign IP addresses and ensure proper network connectivity, device communication, and remote access.
• Coordinate with Project Coordinator, technical team, clients, suppliers, warehouse, and other site contractors.
• Submit and follow up on material requests and report missing, damaged, or incorrect materials.
• Monitor technicians performance, work quality, productivity, attendance, and compliance with safety procedures.
• Conduct site inspections and identify installation issues, technical obstacles, and required corrective actions.
• Prepare daily site reports, completed-work records, testing results, material usage reports, and progress updates.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, system integration, client demonstrations, and final handover activities.
• Ensure that all cables, devices, racks, and system components are properly installed, labeled, tested, and documented.
• Maintain updated records of device IP addresses, passwords, configurations, serial numbers, and network connections.
• Provide technical guidance and on-site training to technicians when required.
• Ensure that tools, testing equipment, and company assets are properly used and maintained.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities for installed ELV systems.
• Ensure that all pending remarks, testing records, as-built drawings, and handover requirements are completed before project closure.

Desired Candidate Profile

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor s degree or technical diploma in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Networking, Telecommunications, Electronics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of practical experience in ELV system installation, supervision, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Strong IT and networking background, including TCP/IP, subnetting, IP addressing, switches, routers, VLANs, Wi-Fi, and remote access.
• Good technical knowledge of CCTV, NVRs, access control, intrusion alarm, fire alarm, intercom, structured cabling, and related systems.
• Ability to read ELV drawings, layouts, network diagrams, BOQ, datasheets, and technical manuals.
• Practical experience with cable termination, testing equipment, racks, patch panels, fiber optics, and network cabling is preferred.
• Strong leadership and ability to supervise technicians, subcontractors, and daily site activities.
• Good coordination, reporting, communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize site activities, and meet project deadlines.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office; ERP/Odoo experience is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure and at different project sites.
• Fluency in Arabic and good command of English; French is an advantage.