ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the largest humanitarian agencies in the world, providing relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of oppression and violent conflict. IRC has worked for over eight decades in the world addressing both the immediate, lifesaving needs of conflict affected people in an emergency and the reconstruction needs in post conflict societies. The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and thorough accountability to those we serve.
JOB PURPOSE:
Reporting to the Environmental Health Manager, the Water Technician Officer will be responsible for installation of water supply system electro mechanical parts & ensuring proper operation & maintenance of the water supply system including submersible pumps, surface pumps, generators and switch boards installed towards supply of safe and adequate water to the camp population.
DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
- Serve as main technical focal point for activities related to troubleshooting, operation and maintenance of electro-mechanical parts (pumps, generators, control systems, etc—) 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 equipment’s performance indicators during the operation and maintenance phase and report to the EH Manager and Water Technician Manager.
- Organize and deliver training’s 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 electro mechanical operation activities.
Job Requirements
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
- Excellent Experience in surface and submersible pump operation & maintenance
- Computer literate in word and excel.
- Good writing and spoken skill in English
- Good interpersonal skill to work with a team
- Basic supervisory/managerial skills
- Technical and report writing skills
More Information
- Job City Melkadida Field Office, Bokolmayo refugee camp, Somali
0 USD Melkadida Field Office, Bokolmayo refugee camp, Somali CF 3201 Abc road Full Time ,
40 hours per week International Rescue CommitteeORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the largest humanitarian agencies in the world, providing relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of oppression and violent conflict. IRC has worked for over eight decades in the world addressing both the immediate, lifesaving needs of conflict affected people in an emergency and the reconstruction needs in post conflict societies. The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and thorough accountability to those we serve.
JOB PURPOSE:
Reporting to the Environmental Health Manager, the Water Technician Officer will be responsible for installation of water supply system electro mechanical parts & ensuring proper operation & maintenance of the water supply system including submersible pumps, surface pumps, generators and switch boards installed towards supply of safe and adequate water to the camp population.
DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
- Serve as main technical focal point for activities related to troubleshooting, operation and maintenance of electro-mechanical parts (pumps, generators, control systems, etc---) 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 equipment’s performance indicators during the operation and maintenance phase and report to the EH Manager and Water Technician Manager.
- Organize and deliver training's 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 electro mechanical operation activities.
Job Requirements
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
- Excellent Experience in surface and submersible pump operation & maintenance
- Computer literate in word and excel.
- Good writing and spoken skill in English
- Good interpersonal skill to work with a team
- Basic supervisory/managerial skills
- Technical and report writing skills
2019-08-03 
