Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supervises drilling of wells and boreholes and construction of surface and subsurface water intakes.
• Supervises the installation and operation of water supply systems, water treatment plants, water storage facilities, pumps, plants and control panels of and other allied equipment.
• Supervises the installation and maintenance of septic systems, sewerage network, sewage treatment plant, pumps, plants and controls panels of and other allied equipment.
• Coordinates scheduled maintenance on all the installations and equipment related to above.
• Monitors the performance of water and wastewater equipment and infrastructure in the field including boreholes, pumps, main supply, storage tanks, distribution networks and sewage systems.
• Monitors and ensures adequate stock levels of spare parts for water supply and sewerage works and controls panels as well as necessary tools and equipment; and provides lists of periodic requirements of same well in advance for the purpose of raising requisitions.
• Provides field-based input for preparation of scope of works for water and wastewater systems.
• Draft Work orders and Task Orders for various WATSAN works.
• Inspects WATSAN projects during and after completion and prepare inspection reports as well as prepares project completion documents.
• Revise different contractor invoices before signature by Resident Engineer.
• Interact positively with different contractors to facilitate WATSAN projects
• Raise and process all electronic documents in support of WATSAN unit activities such as Cargo Movement, Movement of Personnel, Assets and Materials notifications…. etc.
• Performs other duties as and when required, including emergency call-out and standby duties.
REQUIREMENTS
Hard skills and experience:
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering/building and Construction or related field of study.
• At least 3 years relevant site work experience in supervision of Civil Works preferably water supplies and Sewerage constructions.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with standards office and Engineering computer applications for example AUTOCAD.
• Good understanding of Contract Management for Civil Engineering Works.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Proven track record in running projects
• Hands-on, ready to roll up the sleeves.