Ref: GP760-77

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Hydraulic Modeller (Sewerage and TSE )

Role Objective
Lead the implementation and development of hydraulic modelling within DNO&M, ensuring the efficient coordination of model development and use between IA and DNO&M. Coordinate any future developments in this area such as implementation with real time systems.

Details Roles & Responsibilities
- Own and manage the DNO&M hydraulic model build, enhancements and verification / calibration process (whether it is in house or outsourced and /or have a watching brief on QIDMP, Expressway and LRDP modelling activities)
- Provide the modelling expertise to support decision making, localised design activities and enhance operational regimes within DNO&M
- Undertake gap analysis between present modelling programmes and the full coverage required by DNO&M
- Carry out root cause analysis with field support from O&M
- Establish a model maintenance programme for use aligned to all Doha infrastructure projects (mainly LRDP, Highways Department and Qatar Rail Projects) and Qatar Integrated Drainage Master Plan (QIDMP) and ensure that models are maintained and enhanced in line with the asset handovers
- Utilise InfoNet for catchment and CCTV analysis whilst the model build activities are undertaken and identify and feedback GIS data improvement as a result of this.
- Develop BAU processes and modelling procedural documentation
- Develop model build specification suitable for DNO&M
- Liaise with QIDMP and LRDP to co-ordinate all network modelling activities, survey work etc.
- Establish the framework and governance to interface with QIDMP and LRDP and establish a Ashghal Modelling Forum
- Agree Data Sharing protocols and mastering / ownership of models between IA and DNO&M.
- Agree access rights to the model library with LRDP and usage protocols
- Interface with IA on modelling and ensure the model library protocols developed by LRDP are adhered to.
- Identify knowledge sharing opportunities and alignment activities with the model build teams on QIDMP and Qatar Electricity and Water Company (QEWC)
- Agree IT system for wider sharing of model results availability (e.g. GIS)
- Prepare technical documents for procuring a specialist consultant to build, calibrate / verify models. Establish standard support service requirements for standard data collection activities for modelling i.e. manhole surveys, pumping station surveys, CCTV and Flow surveys
- Manage contractor and ensure data quality and accuracy and coverage is appropriate
- Undertake stakeholder analysis and deliver a communications plan to raise awareness of modelling and benefits across DNO&M
- Roll out training as required including InfoNet to DNO&M asset management team
- Support Asset Plan development with model outputs and analysis
- Ensure adherence to Health and Safety Policy and Procedures within the workplace and comply with any new work instructions

Requirements

- Minimum Bachelor Degree in Science or Engineering (e.g. BSc; BEng or equivalent)
- Holder of current/valid Qatar Driving Licence
- Knowledge of analysing and manipulating data
- Advanced knowledge of the design and operation of sewerage systems.
- Competent to advanced skills level in Hydraulic Modelling Packages, preferable InfoWorks Suite or similar
- Minimum of 7 years experience in wastewater hydraulic modelling including development, calibration and verification techniques, simulation and system capability assessment.
- Ideally at least 3 years experience in water supply hydraulic modelling
- Ability to support strategic changes
- Ability to influence and engage stakeholders and staff at all levels within the organisation and
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in both Arabic and English preferred

About the Company

Ashghal is the Public Works Authority in the State of Qatar and is responsible for the construction and management of Roads, Highways, Waste Water facilities and Public Buildings.

It aims at being responsive at all times to the nations needs by providing effective community service and engagement to ensure that it is continuously meeting changing needs. Ashghal seeks to deliver state-of-the-art infrastructure development that caters for Qatar\\'s social, economic and political flourishing while being the Quality advocates.

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