Calibration Lab Supervisor

About the Arab Center of Engineering Studies (ACES):

ACES is a Leading Specialized Engineering Company in the Middle East. At ACES we offer a wide range of specialized engineering services including site and geotechnical investigation, materials technology and testing, quality control of projects, special studies, land and marine surveying, and chemical and environment testing.

With our wealth of experience, strong relationships, technical knowledge, and focus, we help our clients with fast, reliable, cost-effective, and quality engineering solutions that meet their expectations.

What ACES is Looking For?

ACES is looking for a Calibration Lab Supervisor to join the team in Doha, Qatar.

Job Summary:

Plan, prepare and supervise Laboratory services and execute, review and evaluate laboratory procedures, policies and procedures for operating functional laboratory. Implement testing program, review test results, follow up equipment maintenance and calibration and follow up the requirements for safety.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Managerial Duties:

• Implement section’s policies, goals, objectives, and procedures and support in their development as needed.
• Oversee the implementation of operations plans, policies, procedures and transition/migration plans.
• Avoid any conflicts of interest that could compromise impartiality. Provide unbiased and objective assessments of equipment, ensuring all calibrations are performed to the highest standards without external influence.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all data and calibration results. This includes secure handling and storage of sensitive information.

Technical Duties:

• Manage day to day operational and technical matters within the Laboratory.
• Prepare and initially check calibration reports prior to their submission for approval by the calibration Department Manager
• Ensure that the staffs under his/her control are adequately trained to perform their duties as per the quality system procedures and test methods/Work Instruction.
• Ensure that all calibrations are carried out in accordance with relevant standard test methods and as per contractually agreed customers’ requirements.
• Respond to customers’ inquiries about progress of calibration and reporting and mobilization of field activities.
• Perform and oversee routine inspections and verification to ensure reference masters maintained & meet established calibration standards.
• Ensure all site/lab equipment and instruments are fit for use by provision of necessary resources for the implementation of calibration and maintenance programs.
• Ensure the implantation of calibration and maintenance programs are followed in timely manner in the calibration lab and other departments labs.
• Ensure proper implementation of safety regulations and protection measures are taken in the lab.
• Maintain accurate records of all calibration activities, including inspection, testing, and servicing work.
• Ensure that all calibration Items are processed through the laboratory in expedient, quality conscious manner by following of Daily Programs prepared by the Engineer and accordingly assigns the work for every technician/assistant.
• Check and update data sheet/forms in accordance with reference master list.
• Check laboratory worksheets for accuracy of results before their submission to the concerned engineer for reporting.
• Receive and inspect calibration items delivered to the laboratory.
• Log customer orders and identify incoming items.
• Participate in assessment of individual training needs and in on the job training.
• Calibrate laboratory equipment in accordance to calibration schedules provided by quality department.
• Housekeep laboratory and calibrated items storage and in coordination with calibration engineer/section Head.
• Provide technical training to technicians, and Adopting new technologies related to calibration.

Reporting To:

Calibration Technical Section Head

Job Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Diploma degree in Engineering physics, or a related scientific field is often preferred.
• 4-6 years of experience in the field of calibration and Instrument Engineering.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Calibration Work Instructions /Test Standards and Specifications related to calibration.
• Understanding of various measurement instrument and their calibration/maintenances.
• Field and laboratory testing methodologies, standards, and specifications
• Analysis, interpretation, and technical reporting of results
• Validation, development, and optimization of testing and calibration methods
• Metrology and SI principles to ensure measurement accuracy and traceability
• Identification and evaluation of measurement uncertainty sources
• Fundamentals of Mathematics, Calculations, Statistics and Data Analysis.
• Use of calibration-related and laboratory software tools
• Operation, calibration, and maintenance of testing and measurement equipment
• Structured decision-making and problem-solving approaches
• Planning, organizing, and effective resource management
• Occupational health and safety principles
• Ms. Word, excel & Outlook

Why work for ACES?

At ACES, we believe in potential. We strive to create a work environment that is professionally stimulating, intellectually challenging, and personally rewarding.

ACES is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified, motivated staff who can support our clients effectively on projects throughout the Middle East. We are involved in a wide array of projects, large and small, in various markets. Our extensive portfolio provides numerous opportunities for our staff to improve their skills and to meet new challenges.

ACES has a diverse employee base, made up of individuals with widely varying backgrounds who are at different stages of their professional careers. They share a common goal: serving our clients according to the highest standards of excellence.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

At ACES, sustainability is integrated into our daily operations and strategic direction, guided by the ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard. We maintain a fully digitized, paperless environment to reduce our ecological footprint, while our Board and executive management have embedded environmental sustainability into our governance framework. We actively seek environmentally conscious talent and provide ongoing training and awareness programs to empower employees, along with opportunities to contribute to sustainability initiatives and projects.