Ambient Air Quality Tech: Field Ops & Audits

Category; Qatar; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Category in Qatar seeks a skilled Environmental/Instrumentation professional to oversee ambient air quality monitoring stations (AAQMS) installations and operations, including mobile units. You will supervise O&M contractor performance, ensure equipment reliability, and maintain security of assets.

The role requires a Diploma in Electronics, Instrumentation, Meteorology, Environmental Science, or similar, plus 5 years of AAQMS experience and a valid Qatar driving license.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electronics / Instrumentation / Meteorology / Environmental / Science (Chemistry, Physics) or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years Ambient Air Quality Monitoring-related experience.
• Possess a valid Qatar driving license.
• Professional certification or license from a credible meteorological, environmental, or related association/society is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliable operations of ambient air quality monitoring stations in assigned areas through continuous monitoring of equipment performance.
• Monitor outsourced O&M contractor activities by reviewing reports and QC activities to ensure proper operation.
• Ensure property and equipment are secure.
• Verify that contractor-supplied spare parts are original and per specifications.
• Control all operational and maintenance activities at ambient air quality stations and related control systems.
• Review data to detect abnormalities and report to the section for action.
• Keep records of station inventories, data, reports, logs, and certificates for traceability.
• Maintain systems to track maintenance, calibrations, and re-certifications on schedule and verify contractor compliance.
• Report HSE statistics monthly for contractors.
• Be available 24x7 during emergencies and provide ambient air quality and meteorological data to investigators.
• In incidents, move mobile AAQM station to incident location with proper permits and power supply.
• Assist during audits with the Technical Systems and Performance Audit Contractor.
• Conduct independent internal audits to verify AAQM station performance.
• Make regular station visits to oversee station functions (AC maintenance, generator tests, pest control, and general maintenance).
• Raise SAP requests and coordinate with maintenance for overall station upkeep.
• Raise SAP requests for troubleshooting Air Quality Modelling Servers.

Job description

Category in Qatar seeks a skilled Environmental/Instrumentation professional to oversee ambient air quality monitoring stations (AAQMS) installations and operations, including mobile units. You will supervise O&M contractor performance, ensure equipment reliability, and maintain security of assets.

The role requires a Diploma in Electronics, Instrumentation, Meteorology, Environmental Science, or similar, plus 5 years of AAQMS experience and a valid Qatar driving license.