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• Relocation Authorized:International - Camp * Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project * Work Location:Sharma Project Description:Saudi Arabian Bechtel Company is providing Project Management Consultancy services (including technical, commer

Relocation Authorized:International - Camp Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project Work Location:Sharma Project Description: Saudi Arabian Bechtel Company is providing Project Management Consultancy services (including technical, commercial, and construction management) for the development of certain defined aspects of the NEOM Infrastructure in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.'NEOM is a planned cross-border city in the Tabuk Province of northwestern Saudi Arabia. The site is near the Red Sea and the borders of Egypt, Israel, and Jordan. It will cover a total area of 26,500 km2 (10,200 sq mi) and will extend 460 km along the coast of the Red Sea.'NEOM will be the home and workplace to more than a million residents from around the world. It will include towns and cities, ports and enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues, and tourist destinations. As a hub for innovation, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and companies will come to research, incubate, and commercialize new technologies and enterprises in groundbreaking ways. Summary of Responsibilities: Mining & Blasting Engineer will be responsible for managing, coordinating the drill and blasting operation for tunneling/mining works on the project. Planning and coordinating the explosives logistics with all stakeholders (poles/ government authorities/ contractors/supply chains). Responsible for ensuring compliance with obligations. Reporting on progress, and initiates action to assure program/project objectives and schedules are met and work is performed. Essential Job Duties: Serve as the technical subject matter expert, authority, and consultant to all levels of the organization on matters pertaining to explosives, drill and blast. Provide day to day leadership for a group of explosives/tunnel engineers, supervisors, and technicians Create solutions to daily problems with the resources and local/international regulations Assists in the development of project execution plans, estimating plans and contract formulation activities. Advise on the logistics, transportation, maintenance, storage of explosives Lead the development and application of explosive modelling and simulation efforts for pre-test predictions and safety calculations Develop innovative technical concepts, solutions, and paths for improvement Monitors tunnelling activities to ensure works are performed in a safe and compliant manner. Takes the lead in addressing quality, production, safety and coordination issues and concerns. Carry out regular formal joint safety inspections with senior Contractor's staff. Reviews all Material testing results and ensures compliance with Design specifications and standards. Support in managing the contracts awarded by client and ensure that the contractual obligations are met by the contractors Administers assigned subcontracts to ensure contract remains up to date in areas such as drawings, specifications, cost, and schedule Coordinates with the Field Engineering Manager on activities affecting the contract administration operation Maintain Bechtel's Zero Accident Philosophy, and ensure contractor's compliance to the project ES&H plans, site security plan, traffic plans, emergency response plan, housekeeping, fire protection and jobsite work rules Ensure that the Quality requirements are met, and the works are executed as per IFC drawings, standards, codes, and project specifications Review and comment the contractor's submittals, technical queries, field change documents and other technical documents including Drawings and As-Builts Monitors and escalates quality, safety, progress and coordination issues and concerns to the supervisors Ensures required permits and licenses are in place prior to the start of works at site Qualifications, Experience, Job Knowledge, and Skill set Requirements: A recognized bachelor's or master's degree inMining engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology Domain specific certifications from institutes such asInternational Society of Explosives Engineers Minimum 10-15 years of professional experience Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction of large-scale industrial / Infrastructure projects either in direct construction or construction management role Proven experience in Drill and Blast Tunneling Works comprising hard and soft rocks utilizing various explosives and ignition systems Awareness of required Standards and specifications applicable to tunneling works (BTS Specifications for Tunneling: Third Edition). Experience of working in mountainous terrains, in construction of region connecting projects such as roads, rails, related utilities and other infrastructures like camps, approaches, lifestyle buildings etc., Thorough knowledge of international standards and specification and codes as applicable, including various Safety procedures and practices associated with the construction Knowledge and experience in the implementation of ES&H and quality management systems Experience in KSA / Middle east / GCC is preferred Must be able to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills to maintain a positive work environment between all parties including the client, contractors, and other stakeholders throughout the project life cycle Self-motivated individual with ability to work independently and exercise professional judgment, with a passion to take ownership of projects and provide sound technical leadership to contractor's staff and field engineers Grade 26 Minimum 10 years of professional experience Minimum of 5 years of experience in Drill and Blast Tunneling Works Grade 27 Minimum 15 years of professional experience Minimum of 10 years of experience in Drill and Blast Tunneling Works