Chief Engineer Grade A

Investigate, analyse, and recommend classification of dams. Evaluate and investigate engineering aspects of license applications for the construction of new dams, alteration of existing dams, first filling and operational aspects of dams. Monitor the safety evaluation and investigation reports and carry out risk assessments. Follow up on dam safety betterment work with owners of dams. Develop/maintain guidelines and policies on dams with safety risk. Liaise with regional officials, dam owners, professional engineers, and the public. Give presentations and advice on dam safety matters and legislation. People management. Manage the development, motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of engineering services according to organizational needs and requirements, manage subordinates' key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives. Supervise and train candidate engineers and technicians as required. Generate reports and statistics to measure progress with the Dam Safety Programme.