Senior Dam Operations & Maintenance Lead

Dar Al Riyadh Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Dar Al Riyadh Group seeks a senior civil engineer with extensive dam operation and maintenance experience to lead multidisciplinary teams across civil, structural, geotechnical and electromechanical disciplines. The role focuses on asset performance, risk-based maintenance planning and contractor oversight.

The candidate should have 16+ years in dam projects, strong reporting skills and the ability to coordinate across planning, cost control, risk and safety teams throughout Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 16 years of professional engineering experience in dam projects.
• Substantial experience in operation, maintenance, inspection, rehabilitation or improvement of dams.
• Strong understanding of dam structures, spillways, outlets and related electromechanical assets.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities related to dams.
• Experience overseeing contractors and reviewing O&M project execution.
• Experience reviewing schedules, budgets, technical reports, designs and contractor submissions.
• Knowledge of dam inspection, condition assessment, asset performance and maintenance planning.
• Ability to identify technical and operational risks and develop practical recommendations.
• Strong technical-reporting, coordination, leadership and problem-solving capabilities.
• Verifiable employment records, project references or studies when requested.

Responsibilities

• Monitor dam operation and maintenance activities across the assigned portfolio.
• Coordinate civil, structural, geotechnical, hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control disciplines.
• Review the condition and operational performance of dams and associated assets.
• Identify deficiencies and recommend corrective measures.
• Review dam inspection findings, condition-assessment reports and instrumentation data.
• Monitor seepage, deformation, settlement, cracking, erosion and sedimentation indicators.
• Support preventive, predictive, corrective and emergency maintenance programs.
• Identify critical assets and prioritize maintenance, rehabilitation and replacement requirements.
• Review project schedules, work plans, progress reports and budgets.
• Monitor progress against milestones and delivery plans.
• Identify deviations and recommend recovery actions.
• Plan and coordinate O&M, rehabilitation and improvement projects.
• Review technical designs, drawings, calculations, specs and bills of quantities.
• Verify compliance with codes, standards and client requirements.
• Oversee dam O&M contracts and monitor contractor performance.
• Ensure works align with approved plans, safety and quality standards.
• Review progress reports, technical submissions and completion records.
• Participate in site inspections, audits, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate resolution of technical issues, non-conformances and defects.
• Support the preparation of operating manuals, maintenance procedures and EAPs.
• Contribute to new scopes of work, tenders and contract requirements.
• Monitor project risks and support mitigation/contingency plans.
• Coordinate with planning, contracts, cost control, risk, quality, HSE and asset-management teams.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly and annual technical reports.
• Present findings and risks to management and government stakeholders.
• Coordinate with government entities, consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Attend meetings, inspections and site visits across Saudi Arabia as required.
• Comply with Saudi laws, codes, procedures and safety obligations.

Skills

Dam O&M coordination

Multidisciplinary coordination

Dam inspection expertise

Technical reporting

Risk assessment

Contract management

Project scheduling

Budget review

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Dar Al Riyadh Group seeks a senior civil engineer with extensive dam operation and maintenance experience to lead multidisciplinary teams across civil, structural, geotechnical and electromechanical disciplines. The role focuses on asset performance, risk-based maintenance planning and contractor oversight.

The candidate should have 16+ years in dam projects, strong reporting skills and the ability to coordinate across planning, cost control, risk and safety teams throughout Saudi Arabia.