Telecom NOC Engineer & Permit Coordinator

SYED MUHAMMAD FARHAN SHAH

NOC Engineer Telecom Infrastructure Project Coordinator Utility & Permit Coordination Specialist Al Ain, United Arab Emirates +971-**-***-**** *************@*****.*** LinkedIn Profile Open to International Relocation

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced NOC Engineer and Telecom Infrastructure Project Coordinator with 6+ years of experience delivering telecom infrastructure, utility coordination, and government permitting projects across the UAE. Managed permit coordination for up to 15 concurrent telecom infrastructure projects, securing 500+ government approvals and coordinating more than 200 permit applications annually through close coordination with over 20 government and utility authorities, including Etisalat, ADNOC, DU, Municipal Authorities, Traffic Department, DCT, and TRANSCO. Skilled in project scheduling, permit lifecycle management, stakeholder engagement, regulatory compliance, technical documentation, and multidisciplinary team coordination, supporting infrastructure projects valued at over AED 5 million. Recognized for fast-tracking approvals for a VVIP telecom infrastructure project, ensuring completion ahead of schedule while maintaining strong client relationships and delivering timely project progress updates. Targeting Project Coordinator, Telecom Infrastructure Coordinator, Utility Coordinator, Permit Coordinator, and Construction Project Coordinator opportunities within leading international organizations. SELECTED PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

VVIP Sheikh Palace Telecom Infrastructure Project

Fast-tracked government approvals through proactive coordination with multiple authorities, enabling project completion ahead of schedule while serving as the primary permit coordination lead. ADNOC 5G Infrastructure Deployment

Coordinated engineer, foreman, vehicle access, and work permit approvals for restricted ADNOC operational zones, ensuring full regulatory compliance, resolving approval challenges, and maintaining uninterrupted project execution 55-Meter HDD Dual-Carriageway Crossing

Managed authority approvals, traffic management requirements, and stakeholder coordination for a technically complex 55- metre HDD crossing, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely project delivery. Multi-Project Telecom Infrastructure Portfolio

Managed permit coordination for up to 15 concurrent telecom infrastructure projects valued at over AED 5 million, securing 500+ government approvals and coordinating more than 200 permit applications annually across 20+ government and utility authorities.

CORE SKILLS

Project Coordination • Telecom Infrastructure • Utility Coordination • Permit Coordination • Government & Regulatory Liaison • Stakeholder Management • Project Scheduling • Permit Lifecycle Management • Regulatory Compliance • Infrastructure Project Delivery • Construction Coordination • Cross-Functional Team Coordination • Client Relationship Management • Contractor Coordination • Project Documentation • Technical Documentation • Risk Management • Progress Reporting • Site Coordination • Traffic Management Coordination • Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Coordination • Utility Conflict Resolution • Government Approvals • Project Tracking • Multidisciplinary Team Coordination TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software & Productivity

Microsoft Excel (Intermediate), Word, Outlook & PowerPoint – Reporting, project tracking, documentation and communication.

AutoCAD (Intermediate) - Technical markups, utility layouts, permit submission drawings, and engineering revisions.

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Google Earth Pro

Microsoft Teams

AI Productivity Tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot) Authority Portals & Permit Management Systems

eNOC Portal – Multi-Authority Approval Management

SmartHub – Permit & Utility Coordination Portal

ITC Permit Portal – Traffic Diversion & Road Safety Permits Project Coordination & Documentation

Project Scheduling & Progress Tracking

Permit Lifecycle Management

Technical Documentation & Drawing Review

Project Status Reporting

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Communication

Document Control & Permit Tracking

Government Approvals & Permit Coordination

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NOC Engineer

China Comservice FZ LLC (CCS) Al Ain, United Arab Emirates December 2023 – Present

Coordinate permit applications and regulatory approvals with 20+ government and utility authorities, including Municipality, Traffic Department, DCT, TRANSCO, ADNOC, DU, and Etisalat.

Monitor project schedules, approval milestones, and permit status using SmartHub, eNOC, ITC Portal, and Excel tracking systems, providing management with timely progress updates.

Prepare, review, and submit technical documentation, AutoCAD markups, drawings, method statements, and supporting documents for engineering review and authority approvals.

Coordinate multidisciplinary teams of 30+ personnel, including engineers, supervisors, foremen, technicians, subcontractors, and field staff to maintain project schedules and operational efficiency.

Represent the company in coordination meetings with clients, consultants, contractors, and government authorities, providing project updates and resolving approval-related issues.

Identify approval risks, resolve regulatory issues, and follow up proactively with stakeholders to minimize project delays and maintain compliance with authority requirements.

Ensure compliance with government regulations, client standards, and permit conditions throughout the project lifecycle, supporting safe and efficient telecom infrastructure delivery. Document Controller

China Comservice FZ LLC (CCS) Al Ain, United Arab Emirates July 2022 – December 2023

Prepared and tracked project documentation using Microsoft Excel and coordinated with engineering and site teams to meet authority requirements.

Supported project teams by verifying, organizing, and submitting technical documents, contributing to efficient project execution and approval processes.

Storekeeper

China Comservice FZ LLC (CCS) Al Ain, United Arab Emirates January 2022 – July 2022

Coordinated material deliveries with site teams and suppliers to support project schedules and prevent material shortages.

Maintained audit-ready inventory records and implemented organized stock management practices to improve operational efficiency.

Promoted to Document Controller based on strong performance, accuracy, and organizational skills. Fiber Optic Technician Assistant

OMEN Communication Service Dubai, United Arab Emirates December 2020 – January 2022

Supported fiber optic cable installation and network deployment activities across active telecom infrastructure projects.

Assisted senior technicians with site work, cable splicing support, and field documentation.

Gained hands-on exposure to telecom network deployment standards and field operations, forming the technical foundation for later transition into project coordination. EDUCATION

Intermediate in Commerce (I.Com)

Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Pakistan Completed – 2019

CERTIFICATIONS

UAE Driving License — Current

(Basic AutoCAD), (LinkedIn Learning: Writing Business Emails), (LinkedIn Learning: Time Management Fundamentals). LANGUAGES

English (Professional Working Proficiency)

Urdu (Native)

Punjabi (Native)

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