Engineering Technician

Job description / Role

• This position shall provide support to the engineering manager for delivery of the Project(s)
• Maintain DO&M equipment, systems and components as required to ensure continuous and smooth operation of the business and prevent emergency shutdowns
• Undertake mechanical, electrical and/or instrumentation preventative and corrective maintenance and repair as instructed by the Supervisor
• Carry out inspections on equipment, systems and components, identify root cause of fault and recommend action required Identify parts and materials needed required and advise O&M
• Attend emergency breakdowns and take appropriate action as instructed/required
• Ensure that place of work and tools are kept clean, neat and tidy
• Ensure adherence to Health and Safety Policy and Procedures and comply with any new work instructions
• Draft, review or recommend any engineering related documents as required
• Provide progress reports as and when required
• Attendance at relevant meetings
• Ensure and review engineering compliance related to Projects
• Manage and review performance of various consultants and contractors in terms of design
• Review and recommend upon various designs throughout the lifetime of a project
• Apply international design standards across various projects
• Experience of technical reviews
• Experienced and technically excellent in design coordination
• Experience of technical design software

Requirements

• Bachelor degree from a recognized university in an appropriate field such as Engineering or Architecture or equivalent. Master’s degree in a relevant field is an advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years post graduate experience with experience in major infrastructure projects or programmes; preference will be given to roads, aviation, structures or rail related experience.
• Minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience in mechanical, electrical and/or instrumentation repair and maintenance (ideally familiar with expressways, roads, pumping stations, wastewater, treatment plants)
• Relevant Professional membership
• Ability to read, understand, interpret and apply Computer Aided Design (CAD) and other technical drawings in area of specialism
• Demonstrable track record in the delivery of large multidisciplinary projects
• Holder of relevant recognized trade certificate (e.g. mechanic, electrician)
• Technically proficient in all aspects of engineering both pre and post contract
• Excellent communication skills in English, written and spoken
• Driver’s License
• Arabic language skills is preferred

About the Company

Qatar Project Management (QPM) is an independent subsidiary of Barwa Real Estate Development Company that provides expertise in Project Management, Design Management, Construction Management, and Contract Administration together with other associated Project Management functions. Established in 2008, QPM is centralized platform for provision of Project Management services to Barwa and Qatari Diar as well as local and international markets. QPM provides these services through an in-house team of highly-skilled, motivated, and qualified professionals supported by state-of-the-art information technology and highly-effective Project Management systems.