Material Research Expert

Jobs in Brief:

Develop Research Proposals, Carryout Research Programs, prepare reports, which includes technical and statistical interpretations. Assist the relevant management in strategy development on strategy details based on the information/ data gathered and analyzed and based on leading practice. Design effective and appropriate measures in addressing challenges within specific areas and applying relevant conceptual frameworks where applicable. Organize data into report format and arrange for the preparation of graphic illustrations of research findings.

Skills and Competencies

1) Research works.

2) Statistical and numerical analysis of data.

3) Technical report writing.

4) Data interpretation.

5) Materials Testing.

6) Materials sources qualification processes.

7) Construction Specifications.

8) Materials Usage and Approval.

9) Audit planning.

10) Labs Audits and Inspections.

11) Quality Management.

12) Risk Management.

13) QSD policies, procedures & guidelines.

14) Data Management and gathering.

15) ISO 17025 Compliance.

16) Occupational Health and Safety Management.

17) Continuous improvement.

18) Develop people.

19) Engage People.

20) Innovative Thinking.

21) Analytical Ability.

Key Responsibilities

Determine areas of research and study research potentials to increase knowledge in a particular field and to address a problem raised.

Prepare research proposals, plan and perform experiments and surveys, lead research team, collect, record and analyze data.

Collaborate with research teams, Client stakeholders and relevant research agencies.

Deliver a research and development plan for investigation issues related to all PWA projects.

Conduct a joint research programs with different external agencies to study and investigate any problems related to PWA projects.

Interpret data analysis results, carryout interpretive analysis and draw conclusions.

Use research results to write reports, papers and reviews and present findings.

Maintain Laboratory Quality Management System for all programmes/ projects/ departments in alignment to the quality standards.

Suggest improvements to the policies, processes and procedures for Lab related Quality Control activities based on ISO 17025.

Participate in the qualification process of laboratories as per ISO 17025 and PWAs requirements (in-house or outsourced/private).

Carry out the laboratory activities in accordance with approved Quality policies, procedures and standards.

Conduct the study and analysis of leading practices on Laboratory policies and procedures and seek applicability to PWA. Conduct a gap assessment to benchmark leading practices and map potential Laboratory policies and procedures to current operations at PWA and affiliated laboratories.

Supervise Materials testing and certification of materials in the laboratory for bulk materials purchased by PWA central procurement.

Supervise the PWA inter-laboratory testing program to improve lab testing proficiency.

Define and develop quality and auditing/evaluation procedures for in-house and out-sourced/ private laboratories.

Oversee the results of periodic reviews and private lab audits and provide recommendations for their improvement

Qualification:

MSc in Civil Eng.

ISO17025 Internal Auditor Certification

Experience:

Should have minimum 15 years demonstrable postgraduate experience

Minimum 10 years directly related experience

Preferably, have experience in the gulf region.