BMS & Fire Control Center (FCC) Operator

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled BMS & Fire Control Center (FCC) Operator to oversee the building management system and fire safety operations for a site in Doha, Qatar. The role entails continuous monitoring and managing of HVAC, fire alarm, and life safety systems to ensure occupant comfort, safety, and energy efficiency.

Primary Duties

• Continuously supervise and control site-wide BMS graphical interfaces (such as Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Schneider Electric) and optimize HVAC-related equipment including chillers, air handling units, fan coil units, pumps, variable air volume systems, and cooling towers.
• Track and analyze energy consumption, system setpoints, running hours, and logging to support sustainability and efficiency goals.
• Detect faults and sensor anomalies promptly and coordinate with maintenance technicians for immediate resolution.
• Maintain vigilant operation of Fire Alarm Control Panels, voice evacuation systems, sprinkler flow switches, fire pumps, and smoke control mechanisms through the FCC console.
• Document and verify alarms related to fire and life safety, initiate emergency responses including voice evacuation and coordination with civil defense or emergency services if needed.
• Supervise interfaces such as fire dampers, stairwell pressurization fans, gas suppression systems, and elevator recall operations related to fire safety.
• Log all system alarms, generating maintenance work orders using digital CAFM/CMMS tools, and coordinate technician movements during inspections or emergencies.
• Set fire and BMS zones in test or bypass modes during planned maintenance, preventing false alarms and ensuring timely system restoration.
• Maintain thorough shift logs covering alarm incidents, equipment overrides, and site activities.
• Prepare operational reports daily, weekly, and monthly focusing on system uptime, alarm trends, and environmental compliance.
• Record energy meter readings such as electricity, chilled water, and water consumption from BMS/SCADA systems.

Qualifications & Experience

• Educational background in Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering via Diploma, ITI, or Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum three years’ experience in operating BMS and Fire Alarm/FCC systems within commercial, industrial, or high-rise building settings.
• Hands-on expertise with major BMS platforms including Desigo CC, Metasys, EBO, Niagara, or Tridium.
• Familiarity with fire alarm hardware such as Notifier, Simplex, EST, Siemens and adherence to NFPA and local civil defense regulations.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC cycles, chilled water plant operations, electrical distribution, and fire suppression technologies.

Soft Skills

• Ability to make rapid decisions under pressure.
• Attentive to detailed monitoring and system status.
• Effective verbal communication skills to manage emergency situations crisply.
• Proficient command of the English language in both spoken and written forms.