Dam Break Analysis & Emergency Planning Specialist

Dam Break Analysis & Emergency Planning Specialist [International Expert] : -

He / She should have a degree in Civil Engineering with post graduate degree in Hydraulic or Hydrology and have at least experience of 15 years in hydrological and hydraulic modelling in MIKE, HEC_HMS or any other relevant advanced modelling tool etc. have dealt with flood routing, dam break analysis, inundation mappings, operational protocols of dams using state-of-the-art mathematical models for preparation of Emergency Action Plans (EAP), integrated operation of cascade of reservoirs etc. He / She should have been involved in preparation of at least dam break analysis and inundation mappings for 10 large dam projects as well as including inundation mappings etc.

Job Responsibility :

• Act as the subject matter expert for all tasks related to Dam Break Analysis and Inundation Mapping .
• Lead the preparation and finalization of Tier-I documents following standards from BIS Codes, national guidelines / manuals, or international best practices.
• Provide technical support for the development and finalization of Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) .
• Facilitate and support stakeholder consultation meetings .
• Review and finalize plans presented in Project Support Teams (PSTs) .
• Design and deliver customized training courses on :
• Dam Break Analysis
• Inundation Mapping
• Preparation and implementation of EAPs
• Conduct capacity building programs for DRIP Implementing Agencies (IAs).
• Perform integrated flood routing studies for cascades of reservoirs.
• Assist in the finalization of integrated operations of important or cascade reservoirs.
• Undertake need-based flood routing studies to determine routed floods for specific reservoirs.
• Conduct dam safety inspections and manage related documentation and communication (transmittals).
• Develop and implement training calendars and schedules aligned with the annual DRIP Calendar.
• Provide inputs for revision and formulation of guidelines related to dam safety and EAPs.
• Contribute data and insights to the National Dam Safety Information System and Management Information System (MIS) .
• Support the development of in-house expertise at select academic institutions.
• Participate in national and international conferences via technical paper submissions and presentations in collaboration with CPMU, CWC.
• Support preparation of Project Rehabilitation Reports (PRRs) .
• Assist in the finalization and training of the Construction Supervision & Quality Assurance (CS&QA) Manual and Plan .
• Deliver Training of Trainers (ToT) for DRIP IAs to enhance their CS&QA capabilities.
• Undertake need-based inspections of DRIP dams.
• Accompany Central Dam Safety Review Panel (DSRP) teams for special safety issues.
• Perform any other DRIP-related activities as assigned by the Project Director, DRIP, CWC.