Location: Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, with work experience in soil and rock testing
Experience: Minimum of 3 years work experience with 1year supervising of soil and rock testing
Certification: ISO 17025 Course completion

License: Valid Saudi Council / Driving License will be an added advantage
Standard Compliance: ISO/IEC 17025

Role Overview:

The Lab Engineer will be responsible for developing and implementation of quality management systems (ISO 9001) and laboratory management systems (ISO 17025), communication with accreditation bodies, supervising and conducting laboratory testing of soil and rock.

Key Responsibilities:

Possess valid ISO 17025 certificates for conducting internal audits
Communication with accreditation bodies for ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 certifications
Develop and implement quality management systems as per ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 requirements
Plan, coordinate, conduct and participate in internal audit
Prepare audit reports and conduct management review meetings
Support external audits, proficiency tests, and method validations related to ISO 17025.
Calibrate and maintain testing instruments as per schedule.
Supervise and coordinate day-to-day laboratory operations for soil and rock testing.
Prepare test specimens, Conduct and validate tests such as Atterberg limits, sieve analysis, compaction, triaxial, consolidation, CBR, and permeability tests.
Ensure all testing procedures strictly comply with ISO/IEC 17025/ASTM standards.
Review and verify test data, calculations, and reports before submission.
Assist in maintaining quality records, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and test logs.
Coordinate with QA/QC, project, and field teams regarding sample collection and testing priorities.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, with work experience in geotechnical testing (soil and rock)
3 years of hands-on experience in a soil and rock testing laboratory with 1 year of supervising the testing.
Valid ISO 17025 certificate for laboratory management system
Knowledge of ASTM, BS, and AASHTO testing standards.
Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 documentation and compliance procedures.
Strong data interpretation and reporting skills.

Lab Engineer-3 years experience