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Concrete Technologist (Service Life Assessment)
About the job Concrete Technologist (Service Life Assessment)
Our client who is a leading third party engineering firm specialized in Testing, Inspection, Certification, Engineering Services and Knowledge & Education in the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia is looking for a "Concrete Technologist" to join their team. The position is based in Saudi Arabia, Jeddah.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Promote the service we provide and meet the clients.
- Evaluation of Fresh and Hardened Concrete properties.
- Evaluation of Aggregates, Cement, admixtures and other Construction Materials Properties.
- Testing procedures of construction materials.
- Conduct and review processes and trials for Mix Design of Concrete.
- Inspect Concrete Structures, and assess the defects and damages of Concrete.
- Quality Control and Quality Assurance on Construction Sites.
- Inspect and Evaluate Ready Mixed Concrete Facilities.
- Propose and Review procedures for mixing, transportation, placing, pumping, consolidation, finishing, curing, protection, jointing and formwork of concrete.
- Evaluate and review precautions and provisions in extreme weathers.
- Conduct analyses on heat of hydration and temperature control of massive concrete structures.
- Strength and Durability analyses.
- Conduct and Evaluate procedures for Non-destructive Testing Technologies.
- Propose and assess repair methodologies for damaged structures.
- Conduct and verify structural assessment for existing structures.
- Hot Mix Asphalt and Super pave technologies.
- Provide Technical Consultancy related to the above expertise.
- Have extensive knowledge in the international governing standards/codes related to the expertise above.
- Prepare and review technical reports with analyses and interpretations related to the expertise above.
- Supervise batch trials, laboratory operations, placement and construction practices.
- Propose, conduct, supervise and follow up research and development programs on concrete, construction, materials and practices, and new technologies.
- Review Project Specifications and update them in accordance with recent standards and site conditions.
- Conduct and lead special investigations on structures and sites of construction.
- Prepare and conduct technical training sessions and seminars related to the above expertise.
- Promote and market the company services in the construction field.
- Research and collect data on new technologies in construction practices and materials.
- Participate in the organization of International and regional conferences
- Handle routine administration works.
- Write procedures, prepare letters, offers, and quotations.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Civil Engineer background.
- Must have concrete durability, life assessment and working experience in NDT
- Proven track of record in concrete technology
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in relevant software and tools.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and safety standards.