Scope of work/Job Purpose:
Under the direct supervision of Water Technician Officer, the Water Technician Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Water Technician Officer in installation of water supply system Electro-mechanical parts and ensuring proper operation and maintenance of the water supply system including submersible pumps, generators, and switch boards installed towards supply of safe and adequate water to the camp population.
Detail Responsibilities and Tasks:
· Assist the Water Technician Officer for activities related to troubleshooting, operation and maintenance of Electro-mechanical parts (pumps, generators, control systems, etc…) of water supply systems of Heloweyn refugee camps and host community.
· Assist the Water Technician Officer in identifying gaos and planning for onsite training to build the capacity of the plumbers and operators in Heloweyn and Buramino camps in consultation with the EH Manager and Water Technician Manager.
· Ensures that all generators, pumps, fittings at production and distribution. Systems, tap stands, water storage tanks have enough back up easily moving parts.
· Assist the Water Technician Officer in preparing the detail specification including item description, part # and quantity of spare parts necessary to fix identified problems on electro-mechanical parts (pumps,generator set, control panels, etc) of water supply scemes.
· Assist the Water Technician Officer in identifying and ensuring the procurement of tools and equipment’s required towards, operation and maintenance of the water supply systems including generators, pumps, and control panel for pumps;
· Daily monitor the water system operation and provide service of the generators and pumps as per their service period;
· Keep records of water meter, fuel consumption, generators working hours and Electro-mechanical equipment's performance indicators during the operation and maintenance phase and report to the Water Technician Officer.
· Assist the Water Technician Officer in organizing and delivering training's on operation and maintenance of electro-mechanical parts to operators and plumbers.
· Provide the necessary technical support to Wash Committee, operators, plumbers and Technicians in operation and maintenance of their water supply schemes.
· Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports and keep the supervisor informed of the maintenance and installation of electro-mechanical parts.
· Visit the generators and pump on daily basis and provide guidance and advice for the operators and maintenance team.
· Assist the Water Technician Officer in install generators and pumps in the water supply systems.
· Diploma or Degree level qualifications in Electricity, Auto mechanics or other relevant fields.
· Minimum 3 years work experiences for Diploma or 1 years experiences for BSc Degree on similar Job Positions.
· Excellent experience in surface and submersible pump operation and maintenance.
· Good written and spoken skill in English.
· Computer literate in word and excel.
· Good interpersonal skill.