Foreshore Engineer

Job Detail

To prepare, call and administer contracts for Maintenance Works to be carried out on the foreshore structures, offshore structures, seabed, structure wall like seawalls, drain outfall structures, caging system, sea revetments and shore protection structures, penstock jetty, wharf, floating pontoon, coastal security fencing, seabed security fencing, maintenance dredging and floating sea barrier, etc. To ensure the floating sea barriers, jetties, revetments, seawalls and shorelines are protected against damages, erosion/siltation and unauthorised usage and that the public and land mass behind the structure are adequately protected. This includes the supervision of works and the certification of completion and certification of payment for completed works, to be payable to the foreshore term contractor and/or contractors of maintenance contracts by the Authority. The repairs, maintenance and works to the foreshore structures shall adhere to the relevant authorities' laws regulations and practices (e.g. NParks, URA, MPA, SLA and BCA etc). Ensure inspection of foreshore and offshore structures is being carried out in accordance with the foreshore structure contract and report any damages and repairs as required. All inspection report shall be certified by an Engineer as stated in the maintenance contract(s), to advise on the recommendations by the Engineer into an action plan for the Home Teams. To inspect the foreshore and offshore structures together with the term contractor and/or contractors of maintenance contracts on an ad-hoc basis when complaints and or feedback are received or as and when requested by Authority. To provide a 24x7 standby services off site to address any fault related to the security fencing, floating sea barrier, etc. The work is to ensure term contractor response within the Contract requirement to address the issues and provide update to the Authority. To provide technical advisory services for Marine Engineering Works and Maintenance of such Components beyond Civil Engineering-work types, necessary for the proper maintenance of such Marine Structures to the end of their structural life. When any projects are completed, to carry out a joint site inspection with the engineer and Authority's representative. Any defects or unsatisfactory work will have to be rectified by the term contractor In relation to the breakdown and repairs and the potential concerns on the Foreshore Structures as conveyed by the Home Teams, the Facility Management Manager would need to provide sound Maintenance of Classification Status of Relevant Facilities (e.g. Floating Pontoons), if applicable. Documentation and Safekeeping of MetOcean Information, if available Documentation and Safekeeping of Hydrographic Surveys to identify areas of sediment accretion and/or erosion within the sea-space of the locations.