CCTV Lead Engineer

Job description / Role

Worldwide, our customers rely on our expertise and innovation of 62,000 people in 56 countries across five markets; Aerospace, Space, Transportation, Defence and Security.

We have been present in UAE for over 35 years and with over 300 employees to date and we are growing rapidly. Thales in the UAE is part of our Middle East business that has 1,800 people across Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, KSA, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and UAE. Together we delivered technology for the Dubai metro, the longest driverless metro network in the world and a fare collection system that processes up to 250,000 transactions per day. We make UAE a safer place by providing secure electronic payment solutions, cyber security systems and communications as well as security systems for Dubai International Airport and air traffic management and navigation systems for Abu Dhabi's airport.

PROTECTION SYSTEMS (PRS)

We are helping to reduce crime by delivering the world's most sophisticated urban security system to Mexico City. Our solutions allow governments to prevent and respond effectively to all types of threats: crime, terrorism, natural disasters and industrial accidents. Our security and telecommunication systems allow governments, industry and operators to protect infrastructure such as airports, gas terminals and holy as well as people and information by allowing them to make faster and more efficient decisions, ensuring national safety and security.

That is why we rely on our people to help us master the most complex environments for our customers, and careers start here.

We are currently looking for a CCTV Lead Engineer to join the Thales team in Manama, Bahrain.

JOB OBJECTIVE:
Perform all necessary engineering activities to allow the delivery of assigned the CCTV Systems including integration with related systems, within the program milestones, in conformance with specifications and within budget.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
In close coordination with the System Engineering Manager, Project Engineering Manager, the Project Manager and the other team members, he will be responsible for all the activities relevant to the CCTV system, ensuring the predefined results on time, within the budget and with the expected level of Quality.

The Lead Engineer will:
• Analyze the Technical Project Scope of Works relevant to the CCTV system (scope, technical issues and risk assumptions);
• Conduct and perform design for the CCTV system, applying technical guidelines and principles communicated by the System Engineering Manager;
• Ensure production of adequate documentation and design with relevant Bill of Quantities for all needed materials and spare parts;
• Prepare the technical part of the Requests for Quotations for each material/service (including technical onsite activities) to be purchased, in accordance with Company guidelines;
• Produce technical procedures, manuals (installation procedures, FAT procedure, commissioning procedure ) and define the test instruments to be used on site;
• Establish internal targets in line with contractual technical requirement and Company expectations, as communicated by System Engineering Manager and Project Manager;
• Manage all the activities concerning potential technical Variations of Scope of Work
• Manage and co-ordinate his activities with the other System Engineers involved, to Ensure the integration with OCC and the other subsystems;
• Support Integration Manager in all integration aspects and issues ensuring appropriate co-ordination;
• Place requests through Interface Manager for all required information from other Contractors, and provide answers to the Interface Manager for queries from Customer and/or other Contractors;
• Conduct the Factory Acceptance Tests with the support of QA/QC, after coordination with Logistic Manager;
• Co-ordinate with Logistics after Factory Acceptance Tests for associated shipments;
• Prepare the training program for the Customer;
• Ensure adequate technical support to on site activities (which include also specific missions on site, when necessary, for start up, supervision, commissioning and closer support);
• Participate to Project Meetings (internal and external: with the Customer, subcontractors and other entities) when scheduled and/or requested.

Requirements

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Proven experience in the design and engineering of CCTV systems in the Airport domain. Appreciated experience also in some of the following system, ACS, PIDS, and Communication Technologies (LAN / WAN, SDH, Radio Systems, PABX ) in the critical infrastructure protection domain.

QUALIFICATION & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Master Engineering degree, able to coordinate with external contractors and suppliers.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
• Good technical analysis methodology
• System Requirement Management
• Customer facing skills (meetings/presentations)
• Technical document writing
• Technical presentation skills
• Planning and Reporting skills
• Thorough and complete work ethic

About the Company

Thales is a global leader in advanced technologies, investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum computing – to build a confident future crucial for the development of our societies. The Group provides its customers – businesses, organizations and governments – in the defense, aeronautics, space, transport, and digital identity and security domains with solutions, services and products that help them fulfil their critical role, consideration for the individual being the driving force behind all decisions.

Thales has 81,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2020 the Group generated sales of €17 billion and Self-funded R&D 1B€.