Data Center BAS Operator

ENGIE Solutions Middle East; Dammam; On-site; SAR 144,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ENGIE Solutions Middle East is seeking a Data Center BAS Operator in Dammam to monitor and maintain the Building Automation System for mission-critical facilities. You will oversee HVAC, power, cooling, fire safety, and environmental systems to maximize uptime and operational efficiency.

Qualifications include a degree in Electrical/Mechanical disciplines and at least 5 years of data center or BMS experience.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Data Center Operations, Facilities Management, or BMS Operations.
• Experience working with mission-critical facilities is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the Building Management System (BMS) 24/7 to ensure optimal data center facility performance.
• Oversee critical infrastructure alarms, trends, and system parameters and respond to alarms and equipment failures.
• Coordinate with Facilities, Mechanical, Electrical, and Operations teams during incidents and maintain incident logs and reports.
• Assist during planned preventive and corrective maintenance activities and review MS/RA/permit requirements.
• Generate performance and trend reports from BMS platforms and ensure documentation is up to date.

Skills

BMS Knowledge

HVAC Systems

Electrical Power Distribution

UPS & Generator Systems

Fire Detection & Suppression

DCIM

Drawings Interpretation

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or HVAC/Facilities Management degree

Tools

BMS Platforms (Siemens/Schneider/Honeywell/JCI)

Job description

Industry: Data Center / Critical Facilities

Job Title: Data Center BAS Operator

Reports To: Data Center Facility Engineer

Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Working Environment: Mission-Critical, 24x7x365

SUMMARY: The Data Center BAS Operator is responsible for monitoring, operating, and maintaining the Building Automation System (BAS) and critical facility infrastructure within a mission-critical data center environment. The role ensures continuous monitoring of HVAC, power, cooling, fire alarm, and environmental systems to maintain maximum uptime, reliability, and operational efficiency in compliance with data center standards and procedures.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

BMS Monitoring & Operations

• Monitor and operate the Building Management System (BMS) 24/7 to ensure optimal data center facility performance
• Continuously oversee critical infrastructure alarms, trends, and system parameters
• Respond promptly to alarms, abnormal conditions, and equipment failures
• Escalate critical incidents according to operational and emergency procedures.

Infrastructure Monitoring

Monitor critical systems including:

• Chillers and Cooling Systems
• CRAH/CRAC Units
• UPS Systems
• Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
• Generators and Fuel Systems
• Electrical Switchgear
• Fire Alarm and Suppression Systems
• Environmental Monitoring Systems.

Incident Management

• Investigate alarms and identify root causes of system abnormalities
• Coordinate with Facilities, Mechanical, Electrical, and Operations teams during incidents
• Maintain accurate incident logs and operational reports
• Support emergency response activities and business continuity procedures.

Preventive Maintenance Support

• Assist maintenance teams during planned preventive and corrective maintenance activities
• Review work permits, Method Statements (MS), and Risk Assessments (RA)
• Monitor equipment during maintenance windows and report any operational deviations.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain daily operational logs, shift handover reports, and alarm records
• Generate performance and trend reports from BMS platforms
• Ensure all operating procedures and documentation are updated and compliant with company standards.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to data center operational standards, safety policies, and regulatory requirements
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Permit-to-Work (PTW), and safety procedures
• Support audits and compliance inspections.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, Facilities Management, or related field
• 5 years of experience in Data Center Operations, Facilities Management, or BMS Operations
• Experience working with mission-critical facilities is highly preferred.

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of:

• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• HVAC and Cooling Systems
• Electrical Power Distribution
• UPS and Generator Systems
• Fire Detection & Suppression Systems
• Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM)
• Familiarity with platforms such as Siemens, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, or equivalent BMS systems
• Ability to interpret electrical, mechanical, and control system drawings.

Key Competencies

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong alarm management and troubleshooting capabilities
• Attention to detail and operational discipline
• Effective communication and shift handover skills
• Ability to work in a 24/7 shift environment
• Strong commitment to uptime, safety, and operational excellence.

Preferred Certifications

• Data Center Operations Certification (CDCP/CDCS or equivalent)
• HVAC Certification
• BMS Operator Certification
• OSHA / NEBOSH Safety Certification
• Electrical Safety & LOTO Training.