Testing & Commissioning Section Head (Water / Wastewater)

Hill International; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international construction management company is seeking a Testing & Commissioning Section Head in Riyadh. The ideal candidate will have a Civil Engineering degree and at least 20 years of experience in large-scale projects. Responsibilities include managing contractor activities, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Strong knowledge of Water and Wastewater works is essential. This role offers an opportunity to work on significant projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 20 years of experience in large-scale projects.
• Experience as a testing and commissioning manager.
• Knowledge of construction operations and jobsite management.

Responsibilities

• Manage integration and validation activities of the Contractor.
• Lead a team of Engineers for commissioning work.
• Coordinate all activities for successful project commissioning.

Skills

Field activities knowledge

Health, safety and environmental policies

Water and Wastewater expertise

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Testing & Commissioning Section Head (Water / Wastewater)

About the job Testing & Commissioning Section Head (Water / Wastewater)

General Description of Role and Responsibilities

• Managing the integration and validation activities of the Contractor, together with the validation of all Test and Commissioning plans and test procedures for the program.
• Lead, direct and supervise a team of discipline Engineers in preparation and execution of commissioning of work Location.
• Assuming entire responsibility for the completion of the implementation in conformance with the clients needs and project standards.
• Plan, organize and supervise works to ensure all works performed within the parameters of the project schedule.
• Liaison with the Systems Engineering team for engineering support and control.
• Coordinate with the Operator, Civil Defiance, EXPRO and other third parties related to all necessary testing and commissioning requirements for the project.
• Ensure all testing and commissioning works are comprehensive and discussed with stakeholders to ensure best implementation.
• Approval of testing and commissioning works.
• Participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies in public meetings with the client.
• Initiate risk assessment of testing and commissioning works, review and endorse risk assessment results and recommend course of action to ensure mitigation of risks.
• Attend to final inspections on completed projects and initiate Contract Completion Certificates and Handover Certificates
• Coordinates all activities for the successful Commissioning of the project within project schedules and contractual requirements. Oversees all coordination between Client, Contractor, vendors, Engineering, sub-contractors and any other external or internal agency to ensure the smooth Commissioning of the process plant.
• Review calibration of testing equipment on site.
• Reviewing the testing and commissioning plans submitted by the Contractor to ensure compliance with the operational requirements of the project.
• Writing Testing & Commissioning reports and documentation.
• Ensure completion of training for maintenance and operative staff, O&M manual, spare parts and as-built drawings.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures within Hill International and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• A degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum 20 years experience in large-scale projects including having worked as the testing and commissioning manager.
• Knowledge of all phases of construction operations relating to field activities of engineering disciplines, construction technologies and jobsite management.
• Experience of implementing a zero accident 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 works.