Field Operations Engineer – Pumping Stations

Role SummaryTo strengthen operations & maintenance within the Water Transmission, Storage & Distribution (WTS&D) Department, there is a requirement for a Field Operations Engineer – Pumping Stations to join the Operations and Maintenance Team to provide technical assistance and expertise with reference to the operation and maintenance of pumping stations in the water network. The Field Operations Engineer will join a diverse technical team that promotes a collaborative, quality and results-oriented approach to providing customers with a continuous supply of high-quality water.This key role will help ensure that NEOM Water Standards are satisfied during the operation and maintenance of water network pumping stations. The successful candidate will be required to work both in office and visiting the field. The role will involve attending regular network operation & maintenance meetings and the candidate will be required to review and assess operation and maintenance activities to be carried out by contractors at pumping stations.The applicant must have the ability to forge strong working relationships with third parties (including but not limited to other NEOM sectors & departments, contractors and consultants).Key Accountabilities And Responsibilities Site visits to ensure operation and maintenance activities are being carried out correctly at pumping stations and to ensure they meet NEOM Standards Site visits to carry out condition assessments of pumping station assets and create schedules of maintenance activities required Ensure that water hygiene best practice is being followed throughout the duration of maintenance activities Monitor and review contractor’s activities during the commissioning of pumping station assets Help manage the relationship with all stakeholders, including but not limited to NEOM Projects, Government Services, NEOM Operations, Consultants and Contractors Constantly monitor and report on progress of operation and maintenance activities for water pumping stations to Water Department Ensure Water client responsibilities with respect to Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental are met during operation and maintenance activities Develop a technical library of SOPs for typical operation and maintenance activities, including shut down and startup operations for pumps Review Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) Plans for repair and maintenance activities Ensure maintenance activities are carried out with minimal disruption to water network and to customer supply Review contractors operation and maintenance method statements for pumping stations Review Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Plans for operation and maintenance activities at pumping stations Attend site meetings representing Water Department as client Education & Experience Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent experience in relevant area and technical training Minimum of 10 years of experience in a pumping stations engineering role Knowledge and experience of the different types, sizes and manufacturers of water pumps and the complexities in carrying out maintenance activities on pumps up to 5000kw Ability to provide value engineering and innovative solutions to increase the standards of operation and maintenance activities at water pumping stations Knowledge and experience of water hygiene best practice while carrying out repair and maintenance Experience in a dynamic complex commercial organization, engaged in multiple simultaneous projects Ability to provide detailed technical assessments, recommendations and influence people at all levels Innovative approach, eager to challenge the status quo Ability to focus on short- and long-term strategic objectives Business Communications: Use the right language, tone, and storytelling techniques when communicating, describing, or explaining issues over email, chat, reports, presentations, and other forms and channels of communication Decision-Making: Make prompt, informed, and fact-based decisions for the good of the project Accountability: Embrace ownership of and accountability for the activities