Testing & Commissioning Section Head - (Saudization)
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About the Role
Hill International seeks a Testing & Commissioning Section Head to lead commissioning activities on large-scale projects in Saudi Arabia. Requires a degree in engineering, 20+ years experience, and expertise in water/wastewater works.
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Responsibilities
- Manage the integration and validation activities of the Contractor, together with the validation of all Test and Commissioning plans and test procedures for the program
- Lead, direct and supervise a team of discipline Engineers in preparation and execution of commissioning of work Location
- Assume entire responsibility for the completion of the implementation in conformance with the client’s needs and project standards
- Plan, organize and supervise works to ensure all works performed within the parameters of the project schedule
- Liaison with the Systems Engineering team for engineering support and control
- Coordinate with the Operator, Civil Defiance, EXPRO and other third parties related to all necessary testing and commissioning requirements
- Ensure all testing and commissioning works are comprehensive and discussed with stakeholders
- Approval of testing and commissioning works
- Participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies in public meetings with the client
- Initiate risk assessment of testing and commissioning works, review and endorse risk assessment results and recommend course of action
- Attend to final inspections on completed projects and initiate Contract Completion Certificates and Handover Certificates
- Coordinate all activities for successful Commissioning of the project within project schedules and contractual requirements
Requirements
- Degree in engineering or scientific discipline
- Minimum 20 years experience in large scale projects including as testing and commissioning manager
- Knowledge of all phases of construction operations relating to field activities of engineering disciplines, construction technologies and jobsite management
- Experience of implementing a zero accident philosophy
- Extensive knowledge of health, safety and environmental policies, processes and procedures
- Knowledge of the Project Construction Environmental Control Plan
- Excellent knowledge of Water and Wastewater works
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Job Overview
- The Testing & Commissioning Section Head (E2) is responsible for leading and managing all testing, validation, and commissioning activities across large scale projects.
- Ensures full compliance with client requirements, operational standards, and regulatory obligations.
- Oversees preparation, review, and execution of commissioning plans, coordinates with contractors, engineers, operators, and authorities.
- Ensures all systems are properly integrated, tested, and ready for handover.
Responsibilities
- Managing the integration and validation activities of the Contractor, together with the validation of all Test and Commissioning plans and test procedures for the program.
- Lead, direct and supervise a team of discipline Engineers in preparation and execution of commissioning of work Location.
- Assuming entire responsibility for the completion of the implementation in conformance with the client’s needs and project standards.
- Plan, organize and supervise works to ensure all works performed within the parameters of the project schedule.
- Liaison with the Systems Engineering team for engineering support and control.
- Coordinate with the Operator, Civil Defiance, EXPRO and other third parties related to all necessary testing and commissioning requirements for the project.
- Ensure all testing and commissioning works are comprehensive and discussed with stakeholders to ensure best implementation.
- Approval of testing and commissioning works.
- Participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies in public meetings with the client.
- Initiate risk assessment of testing and commissioning works, review and endorse risk assessment results and recommend course of action to ensure mitigation of risks.
- Attend to final inspections on completed projects and initiate Contract Completion Certificates and Handover Certificates.
- Coordinates all activities for the successful Commissioning of the project within project schedules and contractual requirements.
Qualifications
- A degree in engineering or scientific discipline.
- Minimum 20 years’ experience in large scale projects including having worked as the testing and commissioning manager.
- Knowledge of all phases of construction operations relating to field activities of engineering disciplines, construction technologies and jobsite management.
- Experience of implementing a zero accident philosophy.
- Extensive knowledge of health, safety and environmental policies, processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of the Project Construction Environmental Control Plan.
- Excellent knowledge of Water and Wastewater works.
About Hill International
- Hill International provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services.
- Engineering News Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program management firms in the world.
- Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies.
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