Senior Testing & Commissioning Engineer (E2)

Hill International (Middle East) Limited; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in project management seeks an Engineer for Project Commissioning in Riyadh. The role entails supervising a team, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and managing the overall commissioning process within project timelines. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in engineering, at least 15 years of experience, and extensive knowledge of water and wastewater projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in large-scale projects.
• Extensive knowledge on health, safety and environmental policies.
• Experience in implementing a zero-accident safety philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Manage integration and validation activities of the Contractor.
• Lead a team of discipline engineers in project commissioning.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders to meet testing requirements.

Skills

Construction management

Safety compliance

Site management

Risk assessment

Water and wastewater projects

Education

Degree in engineering or scientific discipline

Job description

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Manage the integration and validation activities of the Contractor, including validation of all test and commissioning plans and procedures.
• Lead, direct, and supervise a team of discipline engineers in the preparation and execution of commissioning work at the location.
• Assume full responsibility for completing the implementation in accordance with client needs and project standards.
• Plan, organize, and supervise work to ensure all tasks are performed within the project schedule.
• Coordinate with the Systems Engineering team for engineering support and control.
• Collaborate with the Operator, Civil Defense, EXPRO, and other third parties to meet testing and commissioning requirements.
• Ensure all testing and commissioning activities are comprehensive and discussed with stakeholders for optimal implementation.
• Approve testing and commissioning works.
• Participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings with the client.
• Conduct risk assessments for testing and commissioning activities, review results, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Attend final inspections, initiate Contract Completion Certificates and Handover Certificates.
• Coordinate all activities for successful project commissioning within schedules and contractual requirements, ensuring smooth operations between all parties involved.
• Review calibration of testing equipment on site.
• Review testing and commissioning plans submitted by the Contractor for compliance with operational requirements.
• Prepare testing and commissioning reports and documentation.
• Ensure training is completed for maintenance and operational staff, and that O&M manuals, spare parts, and as-built drawings are provided.
• Adhere to and promote compliance with relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health policies, manuals, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager or supervisor.

Skills, Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• A degree in engineering or a scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in large-scale projects.
• Knowledge of all phases of construction operations related to engineering disciplines, construction technologies, and site management.
• Experience implementing a zero-accident safety philosophy.
• Extensive knowledge of health, safety, and environmental policies, processes, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the Project Construction Environmental Control Plan.
• Excellent knowledge of water and wastewater projects.