Public Irrigation Establishment announces the position of Infrastructure Inspection Department Director.

Public Irrigation Institution Announces Infrastructure Inspection Department Manager Position

Job Purpose

To ensure effective and systematic implementation of infrastructure inspection and review activities, verify asset integrity and preserve their value, ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations, enhance performance and efficiency, and mitigate potential risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess assets and develop inspection plans to ensure infrastructure sustainability.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive asset database, sharing information with internal stakeholders.
• Plan and oversee asset condition assessment programs in accordance with the National Asset and Facilities Management Guide.
• Monitor asset performance and ensure operation aligns with technical standards, contracts, and operational constraints.
• Plan and monitor the implementation of recommendations from asset condition assessment reports.
• Analyze asset performance indicators and support decisions regarding rehabilitation, improvement, or disposal.
• Prepare and share technical reports for electrical, mechanical, and structural inspection of assets and facilities.
• Participate in project handover committees and develop inspection plans and asset criticality classifications.
• Identify and manage risks related to infrastructure inspection activities.
• Determine workforce requirements for the Infrastructure Inspection Department and ensure optimal resource utilization.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations, monitor individual objectives, and identify training and development needs.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment within the department.

Qualifications and Years of Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional certification such as CPMP, NACE, API is preferred.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience, preferably within the public sector in Saudi Arabia.

About the Institution

The Public Irrigation Institution is a governmental entity established by Council of Ministers Resolution No. (187) dated 15/4/1439H to replace the Al-Ahsa Irrigation and Drainage Authority. The Institution manages, operates, and maintains irrigation activities in the Kingdom. It possesses legal personality and financial and administrative independence, and assumes all responsibilities related to irrigation, including those previously under the purview of the National Irrigation Administration, formerly part of the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture.