Senior Materials Engineer

Coordinate construction testing activities with technicians and clients, ensure that the site labs are ready in terms of equipment specifications, calibration certificates, etc. Issue testing reports, coordinate construction testing activities with technicians and clients, and ensure all testing is performed according to required specifications. Lead the team under direct supervision and motivate them to maintain team efficiency.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Managerial Duties:
Implement section's policies, goals, objectives, and procedures and support in their development as needed.
Oversee the implementation of operations plan, policies, procedures, and transition/migration plans.
Support Department Manager in management of resources, cost control, and budgeting.
Technical Duties:
Respond to customers' inquiries concerning testing progress and reporting.
Prepare and initially check material testing reports prior to their submission for approval by the Materials Department Manager.
Follow up on laboratory tests of various construction materials including soil, aggregate, concrete, asphalt, steel, tile, kerbstone, etc.
Analyze test data and conduct corrective action to prevent non-conforming products.
Set materials testing schedules and supervise work performed by materials testing technicians.
Prepare and provide quotes and bids on material testing and special inspection work.
Conduct materials testing and special inspection reports and communicate results to the Department Manager, client, contractor, and other relevant parties.
Ensure tests are carried out in accordance with relevant standard test methods and according to agreed customers' requirements.
Conduct analysis as required after receiving test results from technicians and ensure compliance with national and international standards.
Ensure all site equipment and instruments are fit for use by provision of necessary resources for the implementation of calibration and maintenance programs.
Ensure proper implementation of safety regulations and protection measures in the lab.
Investigate existing and potential non-conformities in activities, devise and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
Receive and inspect material samples delivered to the laboratory.
Perform review of related orders and ensure all the required information is clear and available.
Ensure proper storage of received samples, maintain and record specified sample storage conditions, if any, curing, and ambient temperature.
Prepare Sample Disposal Schedule on a bi-weekly basis in coordination with Lab Supervisor and follow up sample disposal and maintain related records.
Supervise the work of Civil Engineer and Data Entries.
Review and approve MS, technical proposals, and special test reports in coordination with the Department Manager.
Any duties or responsibilities assigned by the management.
Job Requirements:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Materials, Civil Engineering, or any related field.
2-4 years of experience in the field of Civil Engineering.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Building Codes and Specifications
Local and International test methods and standards
Measurement, Basic Technical and Laboratory Skills
Fundamentals of Mathematics, Calculations, Statistics, and Data Analysis
Fundamentals of Materials Science
Fundamentals of Chemistry
Fluid and Thermal Concepts
Analysis of Material Structure & Design
Operation and Use of Materials Testing Equipment
Occupational Safety
Application of Fundamentals of Civil Engineering and Material Science
Analysis and Reporting of Results of Testing or Technical Services
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