Job Description
POSITION: OPERATIONS ENGINEER
JOB GROUP: GRADE 3
JOB REF.: NYAHUWASCO/OE/001/2023
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: THREE YEAR CONTRACT
REPORTS TO: TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER
SUPERVISES/OVERSEES: Water and Wastewater Engineers, Technologists, Technicians,
Artisans and Attendants.
Nyahururu Water and Sanitation Company Ltd, a public water utility company fully owned by the
County Government of Laikipia and with a mandate to provide water and sanitation services in
Laikipia County is seeking to recruit a self-driven individual for the position of Operations
Engineer.
Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible in
assisting the Technical Services Manager in project management, operations and maintenance of
water and sewerage networks as well as implementation of the department’s strategies.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure professional and economical operations and maintenance of water production, storage,
transmission and distribution systems in the company’s area of service to meet key
performance indicators.
Assist the Technical Services Manager in the preparation of departmental annual budget and
work plans.
Assist the Technical Services Manager in identifying potential areas for water and sewer
services extensions.
Assist the Technical Services Manager in the design of projects and preparation of technical
proposals for service extensions or rehabilitation of water and sewerage infrastructure.
Assisting with the reviews of water system capacity and service evaluations associated with
water service extension projects and other potential service growth opportunities.
Supervise, train, manage performance and motivate staff in the department to ensure
improvement of professional skills.
Ensure timely and economic repairs of leakages or breakdown in water supply and
distribution systems, unblocking of sewer system and ensure manholes and trenches are
covered.
Undertaking any other duties assigned to him/her in line with his/her qualifications and
experience as need arises.
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER COMPETENCIES
Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering or any related engineering degree from a
recognized institution of higher learning.
Be registered as Graduate Engineer by Engineers Board of Kenya and be of good standing
Member of Institute of Engineer of Kenya IEK and be of good standing
A minimum of 5 years working experience in the water sector, 3 of which MUST be at
supervisory or managerial level.
Demonstrate fluency in use of design and drafting software -AutoCAD (civil 3D).
Experience in use of engineering hydraulic modeling software –e.g. EPANET.
Experience in use of ICT systems.
Ability to pay attention to details.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
Self-driven individual who is diligent, honest, disciplined and responsible.
Demonstrate good leadership and strong management skills with ability to work under
minimal supervision and under pressure.
Qualifications and (or) experience in GIS is an added advantage.
Must satisfy and the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010 on
Leadership and integrity through provision of; -
Current certificate of good conduct from Directorate of Criminal Investigation
Department
Current Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
A clean and current report or clearance certificate from an approved credit reference
Bureau (CRB)
Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Three year renewable contract