The Assistant water technician is Reporting to the Water technician, the Assistant water technician will be responsible for installation of water supply system pipes lying, installation of fittings and inspecting proper anchorage of the pipe lines, and ensuring proper operation & maintenance of the water supply system towards supply of safe water to the camp population and other responsibilities given by supervisor. He will be also engaged in the maintenance of hand pumps, coach, train & capacitate the water system care takers and assist the water system operation team in the camp.
Detailed responsibilities:
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to:
· Serve as main technical focal person for activities related to new pipe line installation, daily inspection of the existing water system and fix problems related to water supply interruption related to pipe line leakage in timely manner.
· With technical support from the water technician undertake regular pressure line and distribution line inspection.
· Participate in training of refugee system care takers in practical plumbing works and installation of faucets.
· Organize the system care takers Install valves and fittings at pressure line, distribution systems, tap stands, water storage tanks and at the water treatment plant.
· Prepare detail specification including item description, and quantity of pipes, fittings necessary to install in the water supply systems based on the data collected during last quarter maintenance records.
· Identify & ensure the procurement of plumbing tools required towards operation & maintenance of the water supply systems;
· Keep records of used/installed pipes, fittings, and other materials and report to the Water Technician.
· Organize and deliver trainings on plumbing, and installation of fittings on the water schemes and pipe lines
· Provide the necessary technical support to operators and technicians in operation and maintenance of pipe system in the water supply schemes;
· Prepare monthly progress reports and keep the supervisor informed of the installed pipes, fittings, and maintained water systems
· Ensure the pipes are properly laid and covered with soil as per the needed covering thickness.
· Ensure that the pipes are anchored on the hard solid ground surface, and gorges with proper alignment and level where needed.
· Ensure that the construction of valve chambers for valves and branches (isolating valves, globe valves, water meters, and branches at ground level) are reliable for maintenance working space.
· BSC Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or other related fields from known university and one year of experience in similar work.
· Diploma in Plumbing work from Technical and Vocational Training School and three year work experience in similar works.
· Experience in plumbing work on the water system pipe and fittings installation in rural or town water supply project with stated work experience is preferable.
· Experience in electro-mechanical equipment maintenance work is an advantage.
· Basic computer knowledge and NGO experience is plus
· Basic Amharic/ English spoken and writing
· Local language will an asset