Structural & Civil Subject Matter Expert

About SGS

SGS is a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification services. The company operates an extensive network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 professionals. With over 145 years of service, SGS upholds high standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

The Role of Structural & Civil Subject Matter Expert

SGS is seeking a Structural & Civil Subject Matter Expert to join its team in Saudi Arabia. This full-time position requires over 10 years of experience and focuses on ensuring quality and compliance for civil and structural assets within Power Generation and Transmission & Distribution networks up to 380kV. The role involves supporting quality documentation, conducting inspections, and applying inspection management strategies across various project phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Support engineers in reviewing and developing quality documents, procedures, and checklists.
• Develop, implement, and review quality inspection procedures and related documentation throughout the asset lifecycle, including design review, FAT, SAT, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning.
• Perform Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) inspections for civil and structural assets within Power Generation and Transmission & Distribution networks up to 380kV.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Standards and Specifications, international standards, and industry best practices.
• Conduct quality audits, compliance evaluations, gap analyses, and quality verification activities.
• Provide technical inspection expertise for civil and structural works.
• Apply Quality and Inspection Management strategies across supplier qualification, EPC projects, testing and commissioning, and maintenance activities.
• Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, and OEM manuals.
• Prepare, review, and maintain technical documentation, inspection reports, and quality records.
• Develop and review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, Quality Procedures, Checklists, and Work Instructions.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements for Power Generation and Transmission & Distribution assets up to 380kV.
• Support Type Testing, FAT, and SAT activities.
• Conduct civil asset inspections, condition assessments, condition monitoring, and maintenance evaluations for Power Generation and Transmission & Distribution facilities.
• Provide hands-on expertise in maintenance of civil assets and civil infrastructure.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in structural and civil engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise in Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) for civil and structural assets.
• Familiarity with Saudi Standards and Specifications, international standards, and industry best practices.
• Experience with Power Generation and Transmission & Distribution networks up to 380kV.

Work Type

This is a full-time position based in Saudi Arabia.