Technical Officer –Production & Distribution at Gusii Water and Sanitation Company Limited (GWASCO)

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