Plant Operators – (3 Post) at Homa-Bay County Water and Sanitation Company Limited

JOB SUMMARY

• This position will treat water and operate equipment at the treatment facility through the maintenance of inlet works, oxidation ditches and clarifiers to make them function as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Responsible for daily water production, treatment and distribution of treated water to reservoir and customer’s network.
• Check dosing pumps and pump operation rates and ensure they are functional and operational always
• Prepare and regulate the chemical solutions to the right quantities as advised by the Laboratory technologist
• In consultation with the Scheme Manager, make adjustments needed to maintain set quality standards of treated water after water analysis.
• Maintain chlorine residuals, check chemical dosage and collect samples for testing.
• Assess equipment performance and carry out routine plant checks for leaks and water backups.
• Take hourly readings of various parameters at the Plant.
• Carry out water treatment activities ensuring that all treatment units are working efficiently.
• Carry out regular cleaning of the treatment units such as filter backwashing, sedimentation or dislodging etc.
• Clean inlet works and mixing chambers
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of treatment/intake plants and its surrounding.
• Any other duty that might be assigned by management/immediate supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate in Water Engineering, Water Management or Trade test Grade (from (KEWI)or any recognized institution.
• Two years working experience in water sector.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Good Communication skills.
• Knowledge of operating pumps
• Knowledge of water production process