Water Technician Officer

Melkadida

Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
Location: Melkadida
Grade: Mid level - Mid level
Occupational Groups:
- Environment
- Technology, Electronics and Mechanics
- Environmental Health
Closing Date: Closed

Requisition ID: req5867

Job Title: Water Technician Officer

Sector: Environmental Health

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Melkadida, Ethiopia

Job Description

Under direct supervision of the Field Coordinator, the Camp Manager is responsible for overall management of programs and operation in Bokolmayo refugee camp. Ensuring IRC’s goal and programs’ objectives are met. Lead project Plaining, Design, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation processes. Develop standardized proposal and report. Ensuring safety and security of IRC’s staff, image and assets. S/He provides supervision and direction to the assigned camp office, with an emphasis on coaching and mentoring the staff to build their capacity. Manages their performance as per IRC’s Performance Management Plan guideline. Ensures high level representation in various forums and maintains IRC’s interest.

Serve as main technical focal point for activities related to troubleshooting, operation and maintenance of electro-mechanical parts (pumps, generators, control systems) of water supply systems of Kobe refugee camps and host community.
Identify gaps & plan for onsite training to build the capacity of the Assistant Water Technician Officers, Plumbers and operators in Melkadida refugee Camp in consultation with the EH Manger and Water Technician Manager.
Ensures that all generators, pumps and fittings at production and distribution systems, tap stands, water storage tanks have enough back up easily moving parts.
Prepare detail specification including item description, part # and quantity of spare parts necessary to fix identified problems on electro-mechanical parts (pumps, generator set, control panels, etc) of water supply schemes.
Identify & ensure the procurement of tools and equipment’s required towards operation & maintenance of the water supply systems including generators, pumps and control panel for pumps;
Prepare & put in place monitoring plan for the operation & servicing of the generators and pumps;
Keep records of fuel consumption, generator working hours and electro mechanical equipments performance indicators during the operation and maintenance phase and report to the EH Manager and Water Technician Manager.
Organize and deliver trainings on operation and maintenance of electro-mechanical parts to operators, plumbers and Assistant Water Technicians Officers.
Provide the necessary technical support to WMCs, operators, plumbers and technicians in operation and maintenance of their water supply schemes;
Prepare, weekly and monthly progress reports and keep the supervisor informed of the maintenance and/or installation of electro-mechanical parts;
Visit the generators and pump on daily bases and provide guidance and advise for the operators and maintenance team
Install generators and pumps in the water supply systems
Assist the EH Manager in project proposal development and quarter and annual reporting regarding to electromechanical operation activities.

Qualifications

Education and Years of Experience:

BSc Degree or Diploma in Electricity, Auto mechanics or related fields and have excellent experience in surface water management with at least 3 years of relevant experience plus BSc degree and 6 years of relevant experience for diploma holders;

Required Skill