Water Production & Distribution at Kiambu Water and Sewerage Company

Water Production & Distribution Job Responsibilities

• Understanding water treatment theory / technology and apply that knowledge to the water treatment process / production.
• Operating a water treatment plant which includes:
• Monitoring of gauges, flow meters, charts, system control computer, etc.
• Conducting water analysis tests such as hardness, alkalinity, PH, turbidity, chlorine residual, etc., for treatment process control.
• Determining chemical feed rates and adjust chemical dosages.
• Determining and maintaining proper flow rates and in accordance with water consumption demand.
• Maintaining treatment records in accordance with KIWASCO regulations.
• Backwashing filters as needed.
• Conducting water analysis tests to ensure safety and water quality by collecting representative water samples and testing for contaminants and properties such as color, odor, chlorine levels, nitrification, etc…
• Ensuring that plant operations are in compliance with operating guidelines and that treated water is safe and acceptable entering the distribution system.
• Maintaining all required records such as operating logs, chemical and repair part inventories, maintenance logs; distributes information to internal and external personnel.
• Performing routine preventive maintenance on plant equipment to include: operating adjustments and calibrations on equipment, basic mechanical and electrical work and cleaning, lubricating and replacing equipment parts.
• Maintaining the Dodge pre-treatment chloramination facility including routine maintenance, calibration of chemical injection equipment and adjusting chemical feed rates.
• Collecting water samples to monitor and analyze residuals for disinfection and nitrification control when needed.
• Conducting regular safety inspections of plant equipment and facilities record violations or potential hazards and take corrective action.
• Knowledge of plant manuals such as maintenance, treatment and safety.
• Performance of minor corrective maintenance on plant equipment.
• Discuss water quality with the technical manager.
• Order chemicals, repair parts and tools.
• Must be available for and willing to be on-call on a 24-hour basis.
• Assist KIWASCO Water Distribution Operators during emergencies or as may be required to maintain quality service to KIWASCO’S customers.
• Performing other related duties required from time to time.

Education, Skills & Experience for the Water Production & Distribution Job

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Water Engineering.
• A Diploma holder in the same field with 5 years experience will be considered.
• Registered Engineer (an added advantage)
• Applicants with at least three (3) years’ experience in water operations.
• Advanced – Level proficiency in Managerial Skills (Planning, Organizing, Controlling, Directing, Coordinating)
• Appointment to this position will be on a three year renewable contract subject to satisfactory performance and delivery of set performance targets and outcomes.