Introduction

  • Ensure reliable operations of the stationary and mobile Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (AAQMS) in assigned areas through continuous monitoring of the equipment performance.
  • Provide first line control of all ambient air quality monitoring activities.
  • Job involves extensive site touring as the stations are spread out within the assigned areas.
  • Scrutinize the activities of the O&M contractor to ensure all contract deliverables are met and ensure AAQM assets are safe and only approved spares are used by Contractor.
  • Availability on 24x7 during incidents, complaints is a critical activity of the position.

What are you going to do 

  • Monitor the activities of the outsourced Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Contractor at site by reviewing the daily reports, calibration reports, maintenance activities/reports and Quality Control (QC) activities performed, in order to ensure proper operation of the stations.
  • Ensure property, equipment’s is secured. Verify the spare parts interchanged by the contractor are original and as per approved specifications.
  • Control all operational and maintenance activities at the ambient air quality stations and ensure all control systems related to the ambient air quality networks.
  • Review and evaluate data in order to detect possible abnormalities related to the functioning of the stations and report to the section for further action.
  • Keep records of all stations inventories, data, reports, logs and certificates to ensure traceability of results generated. Maintain systems to track schedules for maintenance, calibrations and re-certifications on a timely basis and verify compliance by the Contractor.
  • Report HSE statistics of the Contractors on a monthly basis.
  • During emergency be available 24x7 and participate in incident investigations and provide ambient air quality and meteorological data to the investigating team.
  • In case of incidents and ensure movement of mobile monitoring AAQM station to the incident location by applying proper permits and secure power supply, etc.
  • Accompany and assist the Technical Systems and Performance Audit Contractor on their scheduled audits. Conduct independently first party internal audit to verify the AAQM station performance.
  • Make regular station visits to oversee overall station functions (e.g. AC maintenance, generator tests, pest control and general maintenance of the stations). Raise SAP request and coordinate with maintenance division for such overall station maintenance.
  • Maintain and raise SAP requests for trouble shooting of Air Quality Modelling Servers.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Diploma in Electronics / Instrumentation / Meteorology / Environmental / Science (Chemistry, physics) or equivalent qualification.
  • Minimum of 5 year Ambient Air Quality Monitoring related experience, preferably directly related to the O&M activities of Ambient Air Quality Stations.
  • Possess a valid Qatar driving license
  • Professional certification or license from a credible meteorological / environmental or related association / society is an advantage.
  • Technical understanding of air quality monitoring and environmental / meteorology requirements is essential.
  • Upper Intermediate English
  • Proven ability to organize and perform responsibilities with minimum supervision.

What we offer 

  • Salary:
    • Monthly Rate in QAR Plus Allowance
  • Work Schedule:
    • 9 Hours / 6 Days
  • Duration:
    • 3 years with possible extension
  • Location:
    • Qatar