Dam Safety Monitoring Engineer (Safety Beach)

Dam Safety Monitoring Engineer To lead and manage the Dam Safety management programme and related processes, proving professional engineering expertise on dam safety matters to ensure compliance in the delivery of dam safety management requirements for long‑term and secure operations of the Authority’s dams. Country Zambia Responsibilities
- Dam Safety Monitoring: leading the Dam Safety team in performing data collection, evaluation, and analysis; conducting dam safety inspections, surveillances, and incident management; applying professional engineering judgment to interpret dam behavior for long‑term safe operation; designing and implementing programmes, policies, and administrative procedures in consultation with stakeholders; conducting monthly Kariba Dam inspections, investigating unusual incidents, and carrying out dam safety reviews with the Dam Maintenance Engineer; providing expert advice on risk management measures; participating in Dam Safety audits and Five‑Yearly Inspections; reviewing Dam Safety processes and SOPs to ensure compliance with national regulations and international guidelines; reporting program status and identifying risks and countermeasures; preparing annual assessment reports with improvement recommendations; managing project and contract services, including tender preparation for non‑capital Dam Safety contracts; preparing annual plans to ensure SOP compliance and alignment with the Authority’s Corporate Strategy.
- Risk Management: promoting a risk culture and awareness; performing specialized risk assessment and monitoring processes; advising management on dam conditions; coordinating emergency responses under the Emergency Preparedness Plan in liaison with senior management; identifying maintenance requirements and coordinating remedial actions.
- Strategic Management: advising on dam safety policy applications; developing and implementing Dam Safety Annual Plans aligned with strategic objectives; reporting progress to senior management.
- Budgeting and Budgetary Control: proposing sectional budget requirements; ensuring effective resource utilization within allocated budgets.
- Strategic Leadership: providing leadership and direction; managing employee performance; supporting change management for new systems; ensuring Performance Management processes are carried out; ensuring proper utilization of human resources.
- Stakeholder Management: managing ongoing engagements with consultants, contractors, engineers, dam owners/operators, and emergency services; ensuring a safe working environment through compliance with OHS legislation; enforcing security restrictions at the Kariba Dam in liaison with relevant national security organs. General Education
- Five (5) O Levels with credits or better in English, Mathematics, and any Science subject. Academic / Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
- Postgraduate qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent as an added advantage.
- Membership of a Professional Body. Experience
- Minimum six (6) years of relevant experience, with at least five (5) years at a Middle Management level. Other Key Competences
- Dam Safety knowledge.
- Communication skills.
- Analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Teamwork.
- Result and quality orientation.
- Flexibility and adaptivity.
- People management skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rrc9h