Engineer

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To establish and continually upgrade operational procedures to enhance the overall plant/system efficiency. 
• To make scientific analysis of the plant/system performance and to make recommendations for improvement. 
• To design, implement and monitor Preventative Maintenance Programs for plant/ equipment and facilities to improve availability and reliability. 
• To establish procurement schedules to support rehabilitation/preventative maintenance programs. 
• To perform Plant/Equipment/Systems failure analysis to determine corrective action needed to minimize or eliminate reoccurrence. 
• To set up the appropriate and effective maintenance management systems for plant and equipment. 
• To provide technical support to operational staff in the Region.
• To take special responsibility for the development and implementation of productivity standards throughout the Region. 
• To prepare and maintain detailed drawings of the current distribution network in accordance with accepted international standards. 
• To develop and execute special/development projects geared to enhance plant/ system efficiency. 
• To assess the development needs of the Region and prepare proposals/project documents for submission to Project Implementation & Partnership Building Department. 
• To monitor contracts awarded for the installation of water meters. 
• To assist in the preparation and monitoring of the routine and capital budget in the Region. 
• To ensure the satisfactory achievement of specific performance targets set by Company’s Corporate Management Team for the Region. 
• To assist in the evaluation of proposals from suppliers, contractors and consultants for the procurement of goods and services, in accordance with established procedures and the Authority’s norms. 
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities consistent with the purpose and level of the post. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical, Engineering or other approved Engineering discipline. 

AND 

• A minimum of 3(three) years post qualification Experience in Engineering.

OR 

• Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering or Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering or Higher Technical Diploma (HTD) in Engineering or Diploma in Technology. 

AND 

• A minimum of 7 (seven) years post qualification engineering experience (for HND/HNC/HTD).
• A minimum of 10 (ten) years post qualification engineering experience (for a Diploma in Technology).