Senior Materials Engineer

Willing to relocate to Africa

Company Description

Advanced Construction Technology Services (ACTS) is a leading third-party engineering firm specializing in Testing, Inspection, Certification, Engineering Services, and Knowledge & Education in the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia. With operations in multiple countries, ACTS has become a regional reference in construction consultancy services and technological advancements in materials and geo-engineering fields.

Role Description

The function involves delivering high-quality services and expertise to customers, aimed at enhancing the performance, durability, and cost-effectiveness of processes and products. This includes providing consultancy and training in materials engineering technologies to ensure clients can effectively implement best practices in their operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 weather
• 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

Qualifications

Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Civil Engineering with 4-6 years of experience in a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills:

• Ability to make technical analyses and find appropriate solutions
• Ability to write technical reports
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment