Assistant Technician Kitale at Water Mission

Who is Water Mission? Water Mission is a rapidly growing Christian engineering nonprofit working to end the global water crisis by building safe water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions in developing nations and disaster areas. Guided by love, excellence, and integrity, we are driven to share clean, safe water and God’s love with all. To date, we have s...

 

Assistant Technician Kitale

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationDiploma
  • Experience1 year
  • LocationKitale
  • Job FieldEngineering / Technical 

General Responsibilities:

  • Maintain a strong Christian witness and model servant leadership to colleagues, partners, the communities we serve, and the public. 

Other Responsibilities

The following list is meant to be a guideline:

  • Mobilize and oversee community volunteers and/or subcontractors in project preparation by constructing shallow wells, digging trenches for pipes, and constructing houses for water treatment systems.
  • Install, maintain and repair  water treatment systems including pumps, filters, chlorinators, and solar panels.
  • Install water, maintain and repair storage tanks, piping, electrical cables, water meters, conduit, and tap stands.
  • Train system operators on the day to day running and operation of the systems, which includes daily monitoring of residual chlorine levels in treated water.
  • Monitor quality testing and assist with borehole/spring/well yield tests.
  • Conduct troubleshooting and repair work on solar energy RWC systems,including identifying and resolving issues related to wiring, connections, and equipment malfunctions.
  • Read and understand engineering drawings.
  • Perform assessments in communities, including water quality and quantity testing, survey measurements, and other aspects as may be required.
  • Provide timely project reporting, including monthly reports, assessment reports, and follow-up reports with accompanying photographs as per specific assignment guidelines.
  • Ensure quality output in the construction, plumbing, electrical and fabricated structures by giving the contractors needed direction.
  • Maintain material record at construction sites and ensure quality of all material arrived on all sites.
  • Timely support completed projects by attending to system operations and maintenance related issues.
  • Comply with all the existing organizational policies and procedures.
  • Provide disaster response support and work in other countries as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What is required?

  • Alignment with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili is required.
  • Diploma in engineering (Civil, Environmental, electrical, or Electro-mechanical Engineering).
  • T1/T2 EPRA solar license [or registered electrical worker] is preferred.
  • Experience of at least 1 years in a technical field (preferably related to Water Systems).
  • Specialized technical skills (such as plumbing, welding, electrical).
  • Driver’s license required [Class B].
  • Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and drafting programs (AutoCAD/PowerCADD, SolidWorks/ProE).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including cross-cultural communication and the ability to clearly articulate ideas and feedback in a constructive way.
  • Excellent analytical, project planning, and management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to build consensus and work collaboratively and effectively with other leaders, volunteers, and employees at all levels.
  • Must be standards and detail-oriented with the ability to plan ahead.
  • Willingness and availability to travel to remote places and occasional trips abroad.
  • Qualified local candidates are encouraged to apply.
  • Legal authorization to work in Kenya without sponsorship.

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Water Mission on jobs.dayforcehcm.com to apply

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