Job Ref: HR/002/04/2024

Job Purpose

This position is to ensure reduction of water loss and ensure effective management of potential sources of leakage within the GWASCO distribution network through the management of the plant and distribution of metering and automation related activities to ensure optimum and efficient performance

Reports to Technical Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

•  Prepare and implement system rehabilitation and leakage control plans and liaise with the Network Maintenance team and other relevant teams to ensure timely detection, repair and replacement of faulty or damaged parts
•  Undertake inspections in liaison with the Technical team to identify leaks, illegal connections and other sources of water loss.
•  Train Technical teams on leak detection and management.
•  Develop and oversee implementation of NRW reduction strategies i.e metering management activities, Leak detection and monitoring activities and asset management activities.
•  Put in place Non-Revenue Water management processes and control policies in Liaison with line-managers and relevant staff
•  Prepare sectional and project budgets and effectively implement approved plans
•  Liaise with Area Manager to identify and develop District Metered Areas (DMAs) with Area Managers
•  Prepare and submit of reports to the company to enhance operational efficiency.
•  Participate in implementation of system rehabilitation and leakage control plans and liaise with the Maintenance Engineer
•  Develop a NRW reduction plan
•  Develop departmental plans and maintenance plans
•  Develop training manuals and train other staff on NRW strategies
•  Oversee production and distribution metering and automation related activities to ensure optimum and efficient performance.
•  Develop measures against illegal water consumption/connections

Qualifications & Experience

•  Diploma in Civil / Mechanical/Water Engineering or related fields.
•  Registered Graduate Member in IEK and EBK.
•  At least Five (5) years of experience in the water sector.
•  Proficiency in water design tools e.g EPANET/ Googe Earth is desirable.
•  Certificate in NRW Management from KEWI is desirable.

Terms

•  3 Years contract