Responsibilities:
Major/key responsibilities of the Water Technical Officer, among others are:
Operation and maintenance works
Collaborate with Senior Water Technical officer in preparing overall water related works (planning, implementation and monitoring) of the camp
Lead operation and maintenance and troubleshooting of electro mechanical parts of the water system
Install generators and pumps in the camp and for local communities where there is demand and approved budget
Raise procurement requests for necessary material and equipment required to carry out water related operational and maintenance activities
Prepare and put log sheet schedule for service and pumping time at each bore hole in visible place
Ensure availability of fuel and lubricants for running of pumps at pumping stations for daily operations and ensure reasonable contingency at generator house
Conduct draw down test once per month at each BH to monitor performance of wells
Ensure all generators have enough buck up for fast moving items
Mobilize water system care takers/generator operators/plumbers to avert problems encountered in relation to generators, pumps and pipelines
Supervision of water system guards/generator operators/plumbers
Serve as main technical focal person for Adi-Harush Camp on electro-mechanical equipment handling, equipment specification and data base handling in the water system.
Provide technical guidance and support to plumbers, water system guards and operators on operation and maintenances of generators for the camp on need base.
Ensures neat records of water system equipment and tools along with clear specifications (Serial No, models, make and capacity) are available in the camp both in soft and hard copy.
Raise Personnel Requests for vacant post under his supervision
Develop and share clear work schedules with water system guards/generator operators/plumbers that work at boreholes/boosting stations and distribution lines
Collect and follow attendance sheets for all staff under his supervision
Provide clear and non-overlapping tasks for water system guards/generator operators/plumbers
Assist generator operators/plumbers/guards set their Key Performance Objectives (KPOs)
Conduct quarterly assessment and evaluation sessions with water system guards/generator operators/plumbers
Make close follow up on accomplishment of generator operators/plumbers/water system care takers/guards and give feed backs
Conduct bi-annual and annual Performance Evaluation (PE) for water system guards/generator operators/plumbers under his direct supervision
Develop fair and equally serving time schedule for generator operators/plumbers/water system care takers/guards
5. Capacity Building Trainings
In collaboration with Senior Water Technical Officer Senior water technical officer develop standard training manuals for quarterly refreshment training for water system care takers/Plumber and generator operators
Identify major gaps and training demands of water system guards/generator operators/plumbers under his direct supervision
6. Reporting
Report progress of activities and achievements on monthly basis using necessary formats to supervisor (Camp Manager and Senior Water Technical officer) before deadline
Collect and compile log sheets from each generator at Adi-Harush and report them to next supervisor (Camp Manager and Senior Water Technical Officer) as per the designed formats on monthly basis
Check monthly balance of stocks from monthly ware house report and ensure availability of reasonable stocks of spares of critical and fast moving items
7. Requirements
BSC/Diploma in Electro-Mechanical/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering from recognized university/college/TVET
A minimum of six years for diploma holder,4 years for first degree holder, and 2 years for post graduate degree of proven experience in areas of generator installation, generator servicing and maintenance, pump installation and servicing, plumbing and related water works and NGO experience is a plus
Very good communication skills (verbal and written) in English language. Knowledge of local language is an advantage.
Working under stressful conditions and ability to prioritize among urgent tasks
Creative, pro-active, flexible and candidates with high caliber squarely fit this position
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