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Title: Water Distribution & Supply Engineer

Section: Water Regulation

Department: Technical Regulation

Sector: E&W Regulatory Affairs

Entity: Department of Energy

Role Purpose:

• The Water Distribution & Supply Engineer assists the Water Distribution Senior Engineer in managing the development, maintenance, and updating of water sector regulations, codes of operations, and standards, including planning statements, performance reports, and water loss and regulation.

• The Water Distribution & Supply Engineer is responsible for monitoring new and existing regulations, codes of operations, and standards, as well as performance and providing feedback on what has worked well.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review of distributions companies’ water 5-year planning statements

• Review the distribution companies annual water loss reports

• Review of distribution companies’ annual performance reports

• Ensure the compliance with the water Supply Regulations and relevant guides

• Ensure the compliance with the Water Tankering Regulations and relevant guides.

• Manage water supply related audits and other plans together with follow up

• As part of the Water Regulation Section, oversee the performance and development of the Water Metering, and Distribution codes, as well as other codes and licenses where necessary

• Review and provide guidance to the development of technical standards, regulations, and measures

• Develop methodologies for assessment of relevant regulatory submissions for compliance purposes.

• Manage all water supply related incidents and ensure coordinated follow up is implemented.

• Develop key performance indicators and monitor progress.

• Support the economics team in the Price Control and Technical Assessor Reviews. As well as the Capex reviews.

• Keep up to date with developments in the water transmission and distribution systems and provides appropriate input to the sector overall water network issues.

• Contribute to HSE issues arising with the Licensee in conjunction with the HSE Officer or Adviser

• Perform any other duties that may occasionally be required by the DoE.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline e.g. Engineering, etc.

Core Capabilities:

• understanding of the strategic direction of the Abu Dhabi water sector, the objectives for the sector, the strategic direction of the Department and requirements of key stakeholders

• Understanding of the water sector globally, regionally and in Abu Dhabi

• understanding of water networks and distribution systems

• understanding of distribution system planning, operation and maintenance and control

• understanding of regulatory functions

Experience & Exposure

• 3-5 years of operational and design experience in water sector

• Water networks hydraulics and other design aspects.

• Knowledge of water network principles of operation.

• Good understanding of water system performance indicators and measures to improve that performance.

• Analytical, problem solving and critical reasoning skills

• Effective oral and written communication

• Attention to detail and accuracy skill

Responsibilities

• Assist the Water Distribution Senior Engineer in managing water sector regulations, codes, and standards.
• Monitor and provide feedback on the performance of new and existing regulations, codes, and standards.
• Prepare planning statements, performance reports, and water loss regulations.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure the timely updating and maintenance of water sector operations.
• Conduct research and stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
• Provide technical expertise and support to the senior engineer and the team.
• Ensure compliance with water sector regulations and standards.
• Liaise with external stakeholders, including government bodies and industry partners.
• Support the senior engineer in project management and coordination tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• 3-5 years of operational and design experience in the water sector.
• Strong knowledge of water distribution and supply systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in using relevant software and tools for water sector management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to work.
• Willingness to stay updated with industry developments.
• Eligibility to work with the Department of Energy.