Materials Engineer

Job description / Role

- Responsible for Quality Control related to Road Construction.
- Root cause analysis and implementation of corrective action for process related concerns.
- Responsible for continual improvement to enhance the quality of works.
- Develop training to build quality awareness.
- Support staff to ensure that their projects comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management system and project specifications.
- Conduct audits, including closing out audit findings, creating audits finding reports and determine proper corrective and preventive actions.
- Analyze failure and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Continuously improving inspection processes and procedures.
- Preparation of QA reports.
- Research and recommend new construction techniques and materials.

Requirements

- University degree from a recognized university in civil engineering.
- Proficient in English, written and spoken.
- Arabic language skills.
- A minimum of 10 years experience with at least 5 years in construction of major road projects including bridges and infrastructure.
- Shall have a proven technical background in testing asphalt, concrete, soil and other construction materials.
- Shall have construction experience in pavement structures, the production of asphalt, concrete, sub base/CBM, asphalt and concrete mix designs including a thorough knowledge of constituent materials, material supply and placing of materials.
- Awareness of pavement deterioration mechanisms and their causes.
- Knowledge of quality standards, applicable codes and laws.
- Experienced in the collection of data on construction projects, the calculation of performance measures, and preparation of reports for senior management.
- Knowledge and experience of planning and implementing quality control on major highway type projects.
- Working knowledge of software packages such as MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint.
- GCC countries experience is desirable.
- Team player, cooperative with other staff with open sharing of information and knowledge.
- Ability to prioritize own time and manage tasks.
- Must have worked in international organizations with experience working to international standards, new and innovative materials and proven ability to implement new ideas, process and systems.
- Provided QA/QC advice and guidance to peers and support staff.
- Review Contractor submittals such as method statements, materials, QAQC plans, inspection and test plans and test reports.
- Coordinate with the contractor on work schedules to perform sampling and testing as quickly and efficiently as possible.
- Perform regular checks of material delivered to the project for conformance with the approved source or supplier. Maintain accurate records and perform statistical analysis on the test results.

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.