Technical Officer –Production & Distribution

HR/005/08/2023

Job Purpose

To assist the Head of Technical Services in overseeing the Company’s Distribution & Distribution of water. Ensure that the technical assets (production and distribution) of the Company are acquired, maintained, and operated according to standards and specifications stipulated by the Service Agreement.

Duties & Responsibilities

 Managing and directing project water production and distribution programs to meet the company needs.
 Researching and advising management on new and emerging water treatment solutions
 Supervision and appraisal of the production teams across all treatment facilities.
 Preparation of daily workplans to mitigate against bursts, leakages and any other distribution network disturbance.
 Ensuring optimum utilization of resources and providing professional leadership to Technical staff
 Prepare and forward for approval periodic technical reports on water treatment and distribution for the approval of the technical manager
 Implementation of the strategic plan and the business plan at the technical level and implementation of management resolutions
 Management of company assets and ensuring proper maintenance schedules are created
 Ensure Non-Revenue Water is reduced to acceptable limits
 Ensure production is ongoing and that sufficient water is produced to meet demand
 Ensure quality tests for compliance with water and wastewater quality standards and policies are done as per WASREB guidelines.
 Make proposals and costing for new water and sewer extensions and make recommendations
 Implement safety standards to ensure safety of staff and company facilities
 Ensure periodic performance appraisal of staff in Technical.
 Develop/ review equipment and plant manuals and catalogues are in place
 Analyze and advice on the machines lifespan and usage.
 Implement energy audit report to optimize on the operations of machines.
 Ensure energy policy is in place and implemented
 Align the technical services of water and waste water activities in line with the company’s operations and maintenance manual.
 Compile and submit water production reports from schemes.
 Monitor and ensure water quality is adhered to.
 Liaise with the Procurement department to ensure materials are ordered and timely distributed.

Qualifications & Experience

 A Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Water Resource Engineering, or its equivalent
 Higher National Diploma in lieu of the Bachelors degree with 7 years’ experience.
 A Registered (Engineer) with a professional body in good standing.
 Working Knowledge of GIS
 Five (5) years relevant working experience with at least two (2) years in a Supervisory Position.
 Must have attended a water treatment course from KEWI or equivalent.
 Must have worked in a water company as a Water Supply Superintendent or an equivalent.
 A certificate in supervisory skills will be an added advantage.

Direct Reports

 Block Managers – Production & Distribution
 Water Distribution Operator
 Water Supply Operator
 Pipe Fitters
 Pump attendants
 Chemical attendants
 Laboratory Technicians

Application should be sent to:
The Managing Director
Gusii Water & Sanitation Company
P.O Box3880 – 40200
KISII
Applicants to attach their application letter, curriculum vitae and copies of their certificates and testimonials.
Application should be sent via e-mail only to: recruit@gwasco.co.ke
The applications should be received by close of business on 25th August 2023
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply via :

recruit@gwasco.co.ke