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Testing & Commissioning Section Head

Hill International

Location
Riyadh, SA
Work mode
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Role track
Software engineering
Posted
September 28, 2026

Job description

• 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. 
• 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. Oversees all coordination between Client, Contractor, vendors, Engineering, sub
contractors and any other external or internal agency to ensure the smooth Commissioning of the process 
plant. 
• Review calibration of testing equipment on site. 
• Reviewing the testing and commissioning plans submitted by the Contractor to ensure compliance with the 
operational requirements of the project. 
• Writing Testing & Commissioning reports and documentation. 
• Ensure completion of training for maintenance and operative staff, O&M manual, spare parts and as-built 
drawings. 
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals 
and Procedures within Hill International and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while 
employed by Hill. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

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