Materials Engineer

Overview

Saudi National Materials Engineer

Job Summary

Managerial Duties

• Implement section’s policies, goals, objectives and procedures and support in their development as needed.
• Support Senior Engineer/Department Manager in the implementation of operations plans, policies, procedures, and transition/migration plans.

Technical Skills

• 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 laboratory tests of various construction materials including soil, aggregate, concrete, asphalt, steel, tile, curbstone ...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.
• Conduct materials testing and special inspection reports and communicate results to 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 tests results from technicians and ensure it 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 are taken in the lab.
• 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 bi-weekly basis and in coordination with Lab Supervisor and follow up sample disposal and maintain related records.
• Prepare MS & special test reports in coordination with the Sr. Civil Engineer & Department Manager.
• Monitor the productivity of the data entries reports on daily basis.
• Any duties or responsibilities assigned by the management.

Reporting To

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or any related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in the field of Civil Engineering.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
• Building Codes (i.e., ACI, UBC & SBC) and Specifications
• Various testing method knowledge (i.e., ASTM, BS, AASHTO, ANSI and CIRIA) and Local or International Standards
• Measurement, Basic Technical and Laboratory Skills.
• Fundamentals of Mathematics, Calculations, Statistics and Data Analysis.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025/9001/45001/14001 requirements.
• Fundamentals of Materials Science.
• Materials Tests.
• Materials Testing Procedures.
• Operation and Use of Materials Testing Equipment.
• Occupational Safety.
• Why work for ACES?
• At ACES, we believe in potential.
• We strive to create a work environment that is professionally stimulating, intellectually challenging, and personally rewarding.
• ACES is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified, motivated staff who can support our clients effectively on projects throughout the Middle East.
• We are involved in a wide array of projects, large and small, in various markets.
• Our extensive portfolio provides numerous opportunities for our staff to improve their skills and to meet new challenges.
• ACES has a diverse employee base, made up of individuals with widely varying backgrounds who are at different stages of their professional careers.
• They share a common goal: serving our clients according to the highest standards of excellence.

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